This is an interesting one because it is more than rumour, twitter feed from some twit, or an anonymous "my brother's sister's boyfriend's doctor's aunt" Facebook post. Rawlings is seen up there on MFC official business.

I havent seen anyone confirm that Rawlings was seen up in brisbane on official MFC business

This is an interesting one because it is more than rumour, twitter feed from some twit, or an anonymous "my brother's sister's boyfriend's doctor's aunt" Facebook post. Rawlings is seen up there on MFC official business.

Unless he is desperate to move from Brisbane, Rockliff is mad to leave. Considering he is contracted I cannot see the Lions letting go of their midfield gun who has 3 year's work in him for anything less than picks 1 - 4.

Two things in our favour.

He knows Jade Rawlings

He would respect Paul Roos (and if the dislocation between Voss and players is real, this is a big plus for us)

It isn't anymore than a rumour... someones 'mate' saw him getting on a plane.

We've heard that one before with Roosy jetting off to Perth.

2 + Couch for Rockliff + 6 + Brown + Docherty?

Behave Old!

Wouldn't it be more plausible that if Rawlings was really going up there it was to see one of the young players out of contract looking to come back to Vic than the contracted Tom Rockliff?

Would do pick 2 for him any day of the week though.

Wouldn't it be more plausible that if Rawlings was really going up there it was to see one of the young players out of contract looking to come back to Vic than the contracted Tom Rockliff?

Would do pick 2 for him any day of the week though.

What's more plausible IMO is he is having a few days R&R in QLD before the trading season gets under way!

Edited October 1, 201311 yr by old dee

What's more plausible IMO is he is having a few days R&R in QLD before the trading season gets under way!

True, except he had a folder with a Melbourne logo on it...had to be on business...surely...

True, except he had a folder with a Melbourne logo on it...had to be on business...surely...

No he wanted to throw the rumor mongers off track while Roos works away in a different state!

I havent seen anyone confirm that Rawlings was seen up in brisbane on official MFC business

he's not, he's on offseason holidays, & catching up with old friends I guess?

It isn't anymore than a rumour... someones 'mate' saw him getting on a plane.

We've heard that one before with Roosy jetting off to Perth.

He was definitely at the airport - in Melbourne. Where was he going to? How credible that he was seen in Brisbane?

I think we can officially confirm that Tom Rockliff was on a plane. Logic would therefore dictate we have signed him up for 5 years.

Maybe, just maybe he went to see Swallow and not Rockliff

Maybe, just maybe he went to see Swallow and not Rockliff

or Rich, or Docherty, before he signs elsewhere?

Maybe he's interviewing for an assistant gig at Brissy?

The fact we aren't into a lot of the bigger names that are floating around makes me think we have our eye on a few other players, perhaps Rockliff is one, I really hope he is,

i'd offer pick 2 and Fitzpatrick for Rockliff and pick 7 if a trade was possible,

i'd also offer him 4 years at a big pay and the captaincy for 2014

The fact we aren't into a lot of the bigger names that are floating around makes me think we have our eye on a few other players, perhaps Rockliff is one, I really hope he is,

i'd offer pick 2 and Fitzpatrick for Rockliff and pick 7 if a trade was possible,

i'd also offer him 4 years at a big pay and the captaincy for 2014

Brisbane wouldn't give us Rockliff AND Pick 7 for Pick 2 and Fitzpatrick. That's a rubbish deal for Brisbane. Rockliff is worth a Pick 2 on his own. Fitzy isn't worth Pick 7.

And offering him the captaincy is just as silly. How would that make the others feel? Would splinter the group big time.

i'd offer pick 2 and Fitzpatrick for Rockliff and pick 7 if a trade was possible,

I don't see that being offered back maybe a 2nd round if we are lucky.......... Why would the Lions give up Rockliff (gun) and pick 7 (which you wouldn't give for fitz by hiimself) for pick 2??

makes no sense

I would be over the moon if we could get Rocky - but that deal wont' get him especially if the lions don't have to trade him

Edited October 1, 201311 yr by Unleash Hell

Brisbane wouldn't give us Rockliff AND Pick 7 for Pick 2 and Fitzpatrick. That's a rubbish deal for Brisbane. Rockliff is worth a Pick 2 on his own. Fitzy isn't worth Pick 7.

And offering him the captaincy is just as silly. How would that make the others feel? Would splinter the group big time.

Beat me to it haha

Spot on - so far this thread is nothing more then guesses and fantasy

Beat me to it haha

Spot on - so far this thread is nothing more then guesses and fantasy

It was exactly that the moment Rawlings was spotted heading to Brisbane, with a Melbourne folder no less!!

Don't get me wrong, I'd love someone at Rockliff at the club as he would be a perfect fit for our midfield, but we would have to move heaven and earth to get him while he is still under contract. Giving up Pick 2 and an average big man to get Rockliff AND Pick 7 is so far off a decent deal it isn't funny, but that's this time of the year for you!

One bloke said on one of the MFC facebook that he saw Rawlings at the airport on a virgin flight to brisbane with a big folder

One bloke said on one of the MFC facebook that he saw Rawlings at the airport on a virgin flight to brisbane with a big folder

So how did we get Rockliff out of that?

Pick 2 Sammy Blease and 2nd Rounder Melbourne

Rockliff Pick 7 and 3rd Rounder Brisbane

So how did we get Rockliff out of that?

The folder was emblazoned with the words operation rockliff top secret.

Edited October 1, 201311 yr by dandeeman

Rockliff is 1 of 2 players I'd seriously consider trading pick 2 for at this stage, the other being Swallow.

I think it's too much for Sloane.

I'm biased though, cos I am a big fan of Aish and what I think he'll become.

As for Rockliff, I think he actually makes a lot of sense.

From Victoria, girlfriend is from Victoria (they are more often than not the driving force behind wanting to go home), the rumours of Rockliff being unhappy and wanting out, Alastair Lynch is a big fan of Rocky & close mates with Roos, is a fierce competitor and someone who lives for footy, Jade Rawlings & Mitch Clark have existing relationships with him, we'd have the cap space to pay him well, we have the pieces to trade for him...

A lot of things make sense there, except for why the Lions would let him go.

Tough for them if he wants to go home though.

Hadnt heard about the reports of Rawlings flying to Brisbane. Anyone know if its accurate?

I would cream my pants if we got Rockliff, holy [censored]\

Averages 27 touches, 5 tackles and polled 21 Brownlow votes

Oozes leadership, tough as nails

Would gladly give pick 2

But you said the rumour I put in the draft and rumour file was bs

The folder was emblazoned with the words operation rockliff top secret.

Straight out of the Maxwell Smart School of Secret Ops