Tom Rockliff

[Lucifers Hero 40,521]

Verrrrrrrry Interesting:  A number of posters with an excellent track record of info have quite diverse insights from respective sources:

• Generation Dee - trade in pipeline, working out the finer details.
• gwsampso - wouldn't be surprised if we get him
• dr dee - who registered today to tell us we haven't spoken to him...in a way that is kinda persuasive.
• Chook in Perth -  he ain't coming
• Abe - said he was aware of a trade not unlike that Gen Dee outlined but different picks involved.

Where is @Harbinger43 he usually has good intel!  Apologies if I missed any others. 

Well, I'm confused 

Some of you will need to give your sources a jolly good talking to! 

But seriously, thanks for continuing to post what you hear- if nothing else makes for great entertainment~

Edited October 16, 2016 by Lucifer's Hero

[Demon Disciple 12,452]

39 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

I just don't see why we'd add Lewis if we got Rockliff.

Lewis is a leader, Rockliff is not

[Ethan Tremblay 31,243]

Is Hawks don't get JOM they will get Rockliff. 

[Dommy_02 3]

Is anyone's sources indicating to a delay in the Hibberd trade due to negotiations with Rockliff? Or are the two completely seperate situations?? 

[jnrmac 20,276]

10 minutes ago, Dommy_02 said:

Is anyone's sources indicating to a delay in the Hibberd trade due to negotiations with Rockliff? Or are the two completely seperate situations?? 

There is a lot in play. Tomorrow is going to be a big day in the life of the MFC I feel.........

[Deestroy All 14,266]

20 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

If Hawks don't get

lol Hawks don't get... Hawks always get.

[beelzebub 23,390]

2 minutes ago, jnrmac said:

There is a lot in play. Tomorrow is going to be a big day in the life of the MFC I feel.........

wednesday

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

For what it's worth, I've been told by someone who has been told someone that Rockliff will be a Melbourne player tomorrow. 

The original source (not my contact) is parent of a current Melbourne player. Not sure how they would necessarily know but better than Judd's grandma.

[beelzebub 23,390]

26 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

Is Hawks don't get JOM they will get Rockliff. 

they're secrettly after Dunn....they like older Mfc defenders !!   shhhh

[The Backyard Charizard 1,202]

5 minutes ago, Clint Bizkit said:

For what it's worth, I've been told by someone who has been told someone that Rockliff will be a Melbourne player tomorrow. 

The original source (not my contact) is parent of a current Melbourne player. Not sure how they would necessarily know but better than Judd's grandma.

Jordan Lewis' parents already getting involved.... I like it! 

[Dommy_02 3]

6 minutes ago, beelzebub said:

wednesday

I'd assume Dees will wrap up Lewis and Hibberd by tomorrow or at latest Tuesday. If Rockliff stays as is, and remains as just speculation, i wouldn't think the Dees would have much more business to attend to.. hopefully i'm proven wrong!!!

[beelzebub 23,390]

7 minutes ago, Dommy_02 said:

I'd assume Dees will wrap up Lewis and Hibberd by tomorrow or at latest Tuesday. If Rockliff stays as is, and remains as just speculation, i wouldn't think the Dees would have much more business to attend to.. hopefully i'm proven wrong!!!

always takes longer.... all about dominoes

[beelzebub 23,390]

Flavour of the month....who'd da thunk !!!

[DeeSpencer 26,300]

1 hour ago, Dommy_02 said:

I'd assume Dees will wrap up Lewis and Hibberd by tomorrow or at latest Tuesday. If Rockliff stays as is, and remains as just speculation, i wouldn't think the Dees would have much more business to attend to.. hopefully i'm proven wrong!!!

Given we don't have a lot of picks and will probably have a few list spots I'd think we might make a late move on a very bottom of the list type trade instead of waiting for delistings. 

Whilst we've heard rumours of bringing in a Barlow/Scott Thompson/Dal Santo to fill an experience spot that Lewis probably fills now I wonder if bringing him in will make any of our younger players - mainly like an ANB - decide to try and move. 

[Redleg 41,949]

1 hour ago, Clint Bizkit said:

For what it's worth, I've been told by someone who has been told someone that Rockliff will be a Melbourne player tomorrow. 

The original source (not my contact) is parent of a current Melbourne player. Not sure how they would necessarily know but better than Judd's grandma.

Hope so.

[Harbinger43 125]

Haven't heard anything re Rockliff.   Not one of the ones I was referring to a week or so back when I said we would be busier then most were thinking 

[Ted Lasso 19,549]

3 hours ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

Verrrrrrrry Interesting:  A number of posters with an excellent track record of info have quite diverse insights from respective sources:

• Generation Dee - trade in pipeline, working out the finer details.
• gwsampso - wouldn't be surprised if we get him
• dr dee - who registered today to tell us we haven't spoken to him...in a way that is kinda persuasive.
• Chook in Perth -  he ain't coming
• Abe - said he was aware of a trade not unlike that Gen Dee outlined but different picks involved.

Where is @Harbinger43 he usually has good intel!  Apologies if I missed any others. 

Well, I'm confused 

Some of you will need to give your sources a jolly good talking to! 

But seriously, thanks for continuing to post what you hear- if nothing else makes for great entertainment~

I will to this, i am aware of interest, and that it'd be put to the Lions in conversations regarding Lynden Dunn, i am not sure how far that's gone but the trade offer is pick 29 and Dunn. 

i am also aware that the Lions are willing to accept an early second round selection if a club is willing to take Rocky which is concerning in itself. 

So i am putting 2 and 2 together here and haven't been told at any stage that Rockliff is definitely coming, but if we've put an offer on the table and they're that keen to make a move i see little reason that it shouldn't happen, i also feel this would explain the hold up in the Hibberd deal which all indications were would be done very early on in trade week.

 

[Elwood 3184 1,362]

1 minute ago, Harbinger43 said:

Haven't heard anything re Rockliff.   

And Brisbane say they haven't heard anything re Rockliff from Melbourne either.

Make of that what you wish.

[stitches 19]

My source who has always been very close to the pin reckons that Melbourne (and other clubs) won't touch him. Considering he is a ball magnet and fantasy pig that speaks volumes.

I also don't think we could get Hibberd and Rockliff and Lewis done without dipping into next years funds and we might not want to do that considering the pool next year.

[SaberFang 7,151]

I will say that Rockliff goes against everything Roos has instilled re: culture, even if he's a gun midfielder.

He's renowned in the industry for being a [censored]. As much as Brisbane has tried to hide it, occasionally you'll see his real persona shine through (the Twitter incident, his comment post-game a year ago that Scott pulled him up on).

[Ted Lasso 19,549]

2 minutes ago, SaberFang said:

I will say that Rockliff goes against everything Roos has instilled re: culture, even if he's a gun midfielder.

He's renowned in the industry for being a [censored]. As much as Brisbane has tried to hide it, occasionally you'll see his real persona shine through (the Twitter incident, his comment post-game a year ago that Scott pulled him up on).

This is CLEARLY the biggest thing the MFC have to weigh up, the trade/contract expectations and quality of player point to him being a great get, but the real nature of the attitude stuff is the real unknown here.

[What 18,810]

4 minutes ago, SaberFang said:

I will say that Rockliff goes against everything Roos has instilled re: culture, even if he's a gun midfielder.

He's renowned in the industry for being a [censored]. As much as Brisbane has tried to hide it, occasionally you'll see his real persona shine through (the Twitter incident, his comment post-game a year ago that Scott pulled him up on).

Ok, I had to look up the Twitter 'incident' as Id never heard anything about it.

Talk about a total non issue.     Get him to Melbourne, pronto.

[SaberFang 7,151]

Just now, Abe said:

This is CLEARLY the biggest thing the MFC have to weigh up, the trade/contract expectations and quality of player point to him being a great get, but the real nature of the attitude stuff is the real unknown here.

It's no coincidence Brisbane would probably take what they can get for him; people speak in the industry and it's no coincidence most clubs aren't interested in taking him.

It would take a seriously experienced, respected coach to back themselves to turn him around. Ultimately though you can only do so much, and Rockliff is a long way off the beaten track...

[deelete my account 1,194]

We'll pay him the high salary and give him a long contract, if he has his tongue and twitter account removed? If he's not going to be in the leadership group, then he won't need to talk.

[Chook in Perth 2,109]

4 hours ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

Verrrrrrrry Interesting:  A number of posters with an excellent track record of info have quite diverse 

• Chook in Perth -  he ain't coming

I didn't say that.

I said Brisbane knew nothing about the complex trade posted.

"Are you working on a complex deal  involving Dunn and future picks with Melbourne for Rocky?"

"No."

People  I trust are now talking about this. I'm approaching cautious excitement. Will be working the phones tomorrow.

Edited October 16, 2016 by Chook in Perth