So we have a number of players out of contract at the end of the year.

Reality check: happens every year, to every club

Other clubs are expressing interest in payer X or player Y.

Reality Check: of course they are. It is called list management.

Player X is delaying contract talks to the end of the season

Reality check: of course the,y would. If the manager thinks their value will go UP due to this years performances, why sign now? Why not ' explore the market? Especially when your advisor ( the manager) gets a direct cut of the result.

Player Z is disgruntled.

Reality check: source? Is this contract negotiation leverage?

Player Y has friends at Collingwood.

Reality check: half of Collingwood have friends in prison, doesn't mean they have to go there.

Player Z is not loyal.

Reality Check: only supporters are loyal. Players are paid employees with a limited lifespan, trying to make their career

The media report a story of Player Y leaving

Reality check: D'Oh- that is what they do- stretch the truth to make a story so you will buy their rag. It isn't fact, it's supposition.

So, the deal isn't done until its done. All the speculation for what? Cold showers and reality checks for several here, I think.

So we have a number of players out of contract at the end of the year.

Reality check: happens every year, to every club

Other clubs are expressing interest in payer X or player Y.

Reality Check: of course they are. It is called list management.

Player X is delaying contract talks to the end of the season

Reality check: of course the,y would. If the manager thinks their value will go UP due to this years performances, why sign now? Why not ' explore the market? Especially when your advisor ( the manager) gets a direct cut of the result.

Player Z is disgruntled.

Reality check: source? Is this contract negotiation leverage?

Player Y has friends at Collingwood.

Reality check: half of Collingwood have friends in prison, doesn't mean they have to go there.

Player Z is not loyal.

Reality Check: only supporters are loyal. Players are paid employees with a limited lifespan, trying to make their career

The media report a story of Player Y leaving

Reality check: D'Oh- that is what they do- stretch the truth to make a story so you will buy their rag. It isn't fact, it's supposition.

So, the deal isn't done until its done. All the speculation for what? Cold showers and reality checks for several here, I think.

Oh! now you are spoiling it for the few conspiracy theorists on here.....good!