2 minutes ago, ManDee said:

Obviously a fake dland, Abe only wore bow ties with tails, that photo is a fake. Shame on you! Cred way out the door. 

PS:- I agree with Abe, if it's on the net it is real.

Word.

Just now, stuie said:

He's had the shoulder problems for a few years, maybe it's not something that can be rectified with surgery? If true, seems a bit like us trying to sneak Trenners off to Richmond without them finding out things...

 

I'd forgotten about that, he missed a heap of time with a collarbone or something. Could be related. But you're right, I guess not everything can be fixed with surgery. I'm not sure now on state of play, if it's still a potential or not. But I do know the trade was a lot further down the path than what's quoted in press. 

Hmm, this doesn't add up to me (shoulder), Rockliff has had shoulder issues for years but so did Judd, not many A Grade mids get turned down for a shoulder injury ever...they're all gettable for the right price/draft pick. I'd take Rockliff for a third round pick or future second in a heartbeat, should issues and all and from reports Bris would be happy to offload him for that price. Doesn't add up.

For those of you who continue to attack other posters over their credibility or lack thereof in trade rumours threads, please sod off and leave the rest of us in peace. There are plenty of us who enjoy the rumours comfortable in the knowledge that most of them will not eventuate. Discouraging people from posting what they hear is both unnecessary and frankly, annoying as these trade threads would be utterly boring if people didn't post what they hear.

So to Generation Dee, GNF, Abe, Chook in Perth et al, please continue to provide your info. Sometimes the journey can be just as fun as the destination.

4 minutes ago, Vogon Poetry said:

I like your posting but this is a bit silly.  Perpetual cynic?  Do you accept everything you read?  I just used a basic "smell test" and his rumour smelt off.  As it's looking much of what GD has said is questionable about medicals etc.

If I've got a view about the likelihood of something happening or being correct are you saying I shouldn't post?  It's a forum for different views.  I'll stand happily by mine as they look reasonably good at the moment.  If Rocky comes to MFC and GD was right all along I'll recognize his information as correct and I was wrong.  Won't be the first time and won't be the last.

Where on earth is the "perpetual cynic" in that.

VP, as with many things in life more is said than done.

I believe that many more trades are discussed than actually come off. Does that make talking about them wrong?

Taking the skeptical view is valid as is your opinion, perhaps critiquing the rumor rather than the poster is better. I would hate to think that those that hear some juicy gossip stopped sharing the info for fear of being pilloried.

 

3 minutes ago, Generation dee said:

I'd forgotten about that, he missed a heap of time with a collarbone or something. Could be related. But you're right, I guess not everything can be fixed with surgery. I'm not sure now on state of play, if it's still a potential or not. But I do know the trade was a lot further down the path than what's quoted in press. 

Mate, loving your info so nevermind the [censored] that are harrassing you. They need to harden up or rack off. If they're bombarding your inbox as well I'd be tempted to report them to mods, we'd all be better off without them.

However, it appears that your source may have dried up a touch. I know it's been mentioned before but this can happen after a source is exposed. A future tip would be to go a bit lighter on the source. It's a fine line as with no source you cop more spray.

Just a thought. Keep up the good work.

Fight fight fight fight!

56 minutes ago, hardtack said:

That's a bit harsh... GNF was considered questionable on his Hogan claims as they were essentially just repeating what had been in the press a couple of days previous to his comments.  Generation Dee in my opinion does NOT deserve criticism because he has actually come up with a previously unheard "rumour" that he was prepared to give substance to by alluding to his sources... a big difference.

WTF?

Early August I reported Hogan had told the MFC and Freo he was staying. Pretty sure I was in front of the press.

Early September I reported small hiccup with his old mans health but the club was still 99.5% certain he would stay.

21 minutes ago, Radar Detector said:

For those of you who continue to attack other posters over their credibility or lack thereof in trade rumours threads, please sod off and leave the rest of us in peace. There are plenty of us who enjoy the rumours comfortable in the knowledge that most of them will not eventuate. Discouraging people from posting what they hear is both unnecessary and frankly, annoying as these trade threads would be utterly boring if people didn't post what they hear.

So to Generation Dee, GNF, Abe, Chook in Perth et al, please continue to provide your info. Sometimes the journey can be just as fun as the destination.

As someone who reads a lot but doesn't post much, I couldn't agree with this more. Well said Radar!

Here I was thinking I'd come in here and read something about Rockliff.....god I'm stupid

Has this rumour had any traction in the media? Seems only DL and Bigfooty are talking about it. Usually when there's actual smoke the media is usually fanning the flames and I can't see any of the usual suspects talking about this.

2 minutes ago, Demonland said:

Has this rumour had any traction in the media? Seems only DL and Bigfooty are talking about it. Usually when there's actual smoke the media is usually fanning the flames and I can't see any of the usual suspects talking about this.

A little, Robbo basically directly quoted Chook in Perth and said " Brisbane know nothing about it"

and Brett Anderson and Terry Wallace said they're hearing it all over the place but can't confirm or deny it at this stage

Don't care to those who wish to believe me or not but I have a good source inside the AFL sanctum & he told me Rockliff is a strong chance... Dont know how we get it done but this source has been right on a lot of things over the years 

4 minutes ago, Abe said:

A little, Robbo basically directly quoted Chook in Perth and said " Brisbane know nothing about it"

and Brett Anderson and Terry Wallace said they're hearing it all over the place but can't confirm or deny it at this stage

meaning footy fan boards (and footy fans on twitter)?

Just now, Demonland said:

meaning footy fan boards?

Yeah, i suspect that/twitter/callers on trade radio or whatever, though i am not 100% sure. 

Rocky, the Lions or his manager haven't publicly come out and said it's not happening.

Melb has officially said they are not interested in Rockliff,source HuddoSEN

Hudson just stated that Melbourne have ruled out interest and have never spoken to Brisbane about Rockliff.

SEN -Robbo just said all the rumours about Melbourne and Rockliff are incorrect. He's certain that absolutely no way he is going to the Dees

Also Lewis deal will not get today according to slobbo, but will happen

5 hours ago, DeeZee said:

Melb has officially said they are not interested in Rockliff,source HuddoSEN

 

5 hours ago, ProDee said:

Hudson just stated that Melbourne have ruled out interest.

 

5 hours ago, demondame said:

SEN -Robbo just said all the rumours about Melbourne and Rockliff are incorrect. He's certain that absolutely no way he is going to the Dees

I guess that's pretty much conclusive.

5 minutes ago, Demonland said:

meaning footy fan boards (and footy fans on twitter)?

I heard him on SEN before, he basically said football forums without actually saying it. It was something along the lines of "social media and other places".

Just now, demondame said:

Also Lewis deal will not get today according to slobbo, but will happen

That being the case, what else are we working on i wonder. Gotta be something else holding things up.

 

2 minutes ago, demondame said:

SEN -Robbo just said all the rumours about Melbourne and Rockliff are incorrect. He's certain that absolutely no way he is going to the Dees

But I read on Demonland that it was a deal !!!!!

How can that be???

all this denying means that it's a sure thing

Hawks said a couple of days ago Lewis was a required player and wouldn't be traded. 

just saying