The Free Agency/Trade/Draft Rumour File

[Whispering_Jack 27,981]

This thread is dedicated to the memory of Chilliboy wherever he may be. It's for Free Agency, Trade and Draft rumour, innuendo and scuttlebutt and therefore official announcements are not for this thread. If you can substantiate your rumour with a link to a reliable source, please do not post it here.

The things to post here are the stories you hear on the grapevine, in pubs, taxis, children's parties and the like.

This is a Demonland public service to allow some semblance of sanity to prevail on the rest of the site.

Who's going to start us off?

[Prodigal_Son 4]

While playing pool last night a bloke told me that he'd been told that Malthouse is trying to get Fev back at Carlton.

[Whispering_Jack 27,981]

Thanks Prodigal Son. That's a good one to kick things off.

By the way, in the true spirit of the thread, please keep the discussion friendly and on topic. There is no need to argue about the stupidity of any rumour. We'll take that as a given.

[Deeman 1,403]

The Hawthorn board are waiting until after the grand final before deciding on whether to launch major legal proceedings against the Melbourne Football Club under trade practices legislation for deceptive and misleading conduct in allowing it to poach Cameron Bruce and Kyle Cheney from the club at the end of the 2010 season.

[Kiss of Death 708]

Word on my train is Neeld is heavily into Kent Kingsley... He would be a free agent by now i'm assuming?

[jumbo returns 6,488]

David Hille remains unsigned...worth pursuing?

Back up for Mitch?

[Roger Mellie 3,503]

Melbourne secure 2012 Norm Smith Medalist Josh Kennedy.

Kennedy, keen to return to Victoria, agreed to a heavily front-loaded 4 year deal believed to be worth $1m in 2013.

[tonatopia 278]

Demons to go strong on Victorian boys from GC especially if they nominate Viney with their first pick.

If not, Viney with a strong link to the current draft pool will, with the help of his son, will select a young crew of tough, uncomprimising footballers that will steer the MFC through the next decade.

Players to select Grimes as sole captian for 2013.

[Jonesbag 487]

Bate and Benell traded to local milk bar for a packet of skittles and a blue powerade

[Cheap Seats 3,300]

Haha love a good rumor

Anyway - I've heard from a couple of people now GC are heavily in to Viney and will nominate him as their pick 2 selection..... @&% Suns

And with Collingwood looking likely to offer Cloke a new 5 yr deal a couple Pies players may be pushed out - Wellingham/O'brien/Goldsack

[rpfc 27,476]

Aside from a couple of posts - this thread should be 'cleaned' of the attempts at 'humour' that reside in it.

I want fanciful rumours people - not terrible, just terrible, attempts at humour!

[Jonesbag 487]

Aside from a couple of posts - this thread should be 'cleaned' of the attempts at 'humour' that reside in it.

I want fanciful rumours people - not terrible, just terrible, attempts at humour!

I'll still be pursuing my comedy career.

[Whispering_Jack 27,981]

Aside from a couple of posts - this thread should be 'cleaned' of the attempts at 'humour' that reside in it.

I want fanciful rumours people - not terrible, just terrible, attempts at humour!

I think this is right. Let's try to make the rumours at least sound believable otherwise they don't qualify.

[DemonWA 3,438]

I hear GWS is looking to offer another 6 year contract to another marque signing following the success of Israel Falou and Tom Scully. Quade Copper is on the top of their list, as he is apparently disenchanted with union and is looking for a change of code. Next on their list is Ryan Giggs, as the Giants are disgruntled at the amount of media attention that Sydney FC are getting since his signing Alessandro Del Piero.

[DemonWA 3,438]

After kicking 67 goals and 32 behinds in 14 WAFL matches this year, Fremantle are considering offering former West Coast Eagles Premiership CHF, Ashley Hansen, a spot on their rookie list as insurance incase they cant land another KPF during trade week to compliment Pav.

[Arrow 1,257]

Grapevine that Melbourne are trying to sabotage Tigers getting Chris Knights. We are very keen on a left footer and Crumber and it seems the race is on.

Further Melbourne also dipping its foot into Travis Tuck

[Ouch! 2,034]

Further Melbourne also dipping its foot into Travis Tuck

Anyone else shudder slightly with the way this was worded?

That being said Tucks possible future in an AFL club after spending a year (or is it two) in the VFL will be interesting in how it pans out.

[Juicebox 596]

Heard that Neeld met up with Harry O. No idea if it's true and if so, what it actually means. But with Trav set to sign, Melbourne would surely be able to offer him a lot more $$

For what it's worth, I do not want O'Brien at Melbourne. I'd rather persist with guys like Strauss or Tynan, than an overrated, unaccountable and potentially overpaid player like Harry.

[DemonWA 3,438]

Heard that Neeld met up with Harry O. No idea if it's true and if so, what it actually means. But with Trav set to sign, Melbourne would surely be able to offer him a lot more $$

For what it's worth, I do not want O'Brien at Melbourne. I'd rather persist with guys like Strauss or Tynan, than an overrated, unaccountable and potentially overpaid player like Harry.

Harry O is a holier than thou [censored], but he can play footy. I'd happily have him in our side.

[Tatu 416]

I was told sometime back that Malthouse, Cloke and Goddard are headed to the Blues....... at the time I disregarded the rumour.... But it seems that a part of it has come true and the second part is being openly talked about as true......

The closer we get to the end of the year.... The more it seems these rumours may actually happen...... How would the Blues fit both Cloke and Goddard in there salary cap? Who knows.... Maybe they plan to drop a few from their list.....

All I can hope is that MFC are ready to scoop up some of the remaining players from this fall out....

[faultydet 7,593]

I know a bloke who has a brother on the board.

He tells me that the Bombers are making a huge play for Rory Taggert.

Apparently their spotters took a keen interest after scouting the couple of games that Rory played for Casey. From what I read on 'Land, he was quite impressive, and got plenty of the ball.

I guess it shows the value of having a well resourced football department.

Their early offer was a 3rd round pick, but we told them to go jump. He also added that his brother thought it was unlikely to happen, but that he couldn't count it out, as the Bombers has been sniffing every week, and had also sent some of their heavy hitters for a face to face with Rory.

Would be interesting to see what players are eventually offered, although essendon are usually very hard to deal with.

[Bonkers 915]

I was told sometime back that Malthouse, Cloke and Goddard are headed to the Blues....... at the time I disregarded the rumour.... But it seems that a part of it has come true and the second part is being openly talked about as true......

The closer we get to the end of the year.... The more it seems these rumours may actually happen...... How would the Blues fit both Cloke and Goddard in there salary cap? Who knows.... Maybe they plan to drop a few from their list.....

All I can hope is that MFC are ready to scoop up some of the remaining players from this fall out....

Have heard talk about Gibbs being offered up as trade bait.

[mauriesy 6,802]

Melbourne has definitely talked to Jake Stringer. Oh, hang on ... this thread is only for rumours.

[888Dee 6]

A mate who's friend is on board of a golf club in the west tells me Goddard has already signed up with this golf club for next year.

[olisik 4,060]

A mate who's friend is on board of a golf club in the west tells me Goddard has already signed up with this golf club for next year.

I have heard that he has been seen playing golf with some of the Essendon fellas and that they are keen on him. (Legit rumor)