Take with a grain of salt but there's a rumour doing the rounds that Petracca has been asked to stay on the Gold Coast by Gil and the execs, who counted the votes early to ensure broadcast access to the victor. All but confirming that Petracca has, at the very least, tied the thing. 

54 minutes ago, RedFox said:

Take with a grain of salt but there's a rumour doing the rounds that Petracca has been asked to stay on the Gold Coast by Gil and the execs, who counted the votes early to ensure broadcast access to the victor. All but confirming that Petracca has, at the very least, tied the thing. 

Here’s a screenshot of the ‘text’ that was posted to BF that started that rumour...  my money is on a betting company is behind it. 

 

 

Edited October 16, 20205 yr by Ethan Tremblay

Like the time when Gus almost won it and he was at home watching with the mates?

I managed to put a very little on him about 8 weeks ago.

Only got 15 to 1   but its probably better than what he is now but not as good as the start of the season.

Come on Tracca !!

I reckon his got 17 votes. Enough to finish top 5 but Neale is the roaring favourite 

Ben Gibson is a star.
 

Very good Brownlow preview on the MFC website.  

If Petracca has won the Brownlow it  would have been best if they surprised him at home. With a delayed telecast they could have got him out of bed and presented him with the Medal. with his PJ's on...  It would have been some viewing. 

1968 Bob Skilton has been woken from his bed and told that he had won the Brownlow .polling 24 votes.

 

 

Perhaps I’ve missed it but surprised there hasn’t been much chat about Trac’s Brownlow chances. Hasn’t polled well historically but he just stood out this year. Wouldn’t surprise me if he is in it up to his neck

Also, have heard rumours that he has been ‘requested to stay in QLD’ for the vote. No confidence in the rumour but I’ll take any excitement I can get at the moment.

This thread is about Petracca. 

 

This thread is about the Brownlow count, tonight

 

23 hours ago, spirit of norm smith said:

Ben Gibson is a star.
 

Very good Brownlow preview on the MFC website.  

Can see him being poached and unleashed with a nice budget and support crew by a club with money to burn in a few years.

On 10/16/2020 at 2:53 PM, RedFox said:

Take with a grain of salt but there's a rumour doing the rounds that Petracca has been asked to stay on the Gold Coast by Gil and the execs, who counted the votes early to ensure broadcast access to the victor. All but confirming that Petracca has, at the very least, tied the thing. 

Sounds like bollocks. If any shred of truth to this it would be that the afl want the predicted top several or so in a room together for broadcast purposes. Very unlikely given the number of wins we had that Trac will have polled enough to tie with or better Neale.

2 hours ago, gs77 said:

Sounds like bollocks. If any shred of truth to this it would be that the afl want the predicted top several or so in a room together for broadcast purposes. Very unlikely given the number of wins we had that Trac will have polled enough to tie with or better Neale.

Agree. Just passing on information

Wouldn’t read into Trac being asked to stay in QLD. Haven’t all favorites been asked to stay in/travel to QLD for the event? Got mentioned on some footy show today that Boak is flying up to QLD today.

Tipping Trac to finish 4th. Had a great season but Neale was a level above.

Edited October 18, 20205 yr by Lord Travis

Put a 20 on Trac this morning at $8, he’s $7 atm.

Edited October 18, 20205 yr by Dees247

2 hours ago, Lord Travis said:

Wouldn’t read into Trac being asked to stay in QLD. Haven’t all favorites been asked to stay in/travel to QLD for the event? Got mentioned on some footy show today that Boak is flying up to QLD today.

Tipping Trac to finish 4th. Had a great season but Neale was a level above.

I think Neale is a level below...

Not a match winner for me/game influencer/changer for me... Too much cheap ball and stats are a false commodity and don’t tell the real story. Commentary around his game i believe is well over blown!

Petracca would be a well deserved winner!

It’s a race for second. Neale will get the Lions votes and easily get 25-27 votes.  
 

Petracca should attract the umpires attention like a Dusty or Dangerfield.  I hope he does get at least the 18 or 19 votes he deserves and reward him for a great year.  

Neale's likely to win in a landslide.

Petracca should poll well though.

If we had of won 3 more games I reckon Trac would win the medal. Not enough wins to get enough 3 votes

53 minutes ago, Dees247 said:

Put a 20 on Trac this morning at $8, he’s $7 atm.

He is great value in the market without Neale (about $3). Menegola is the other one to watch tonight - I think he’ll lead Geel and is a smoky at huge odds.

How could the umpires not be charmed by the disarming smile of a handsome young lad like Trac? Give him the 3 votes umps!!!!

Done deal. ?

Just seen Clarry in a sling at the brownlow?? Anyone got any info please

On 8/16/2020 at 11:15 AM, spirit of norm smith said:

Petracca should get votes again for the Pies game.  It depends on whether it’s him or Oliver with the 3 votes.  
 

Gil mc will of course build up the tension as Trac and Oliver get votes 

 

“ Melbourne. C ... “. (Petracca or Oliver) 

It went as predicted 

On 9/16/2020 at 1:49 PM, spirit of norm smith said:

Love to see Trac end the year on a high with a BOG effort this weekend.  He’s had a great year.  He might match Gus with a bronze medal in the Brownlow count. 
 

I think they have been managing his workload for the last 4 games and played him more as a forward/midfielder.  

As predicted

On 10/13/2020 at 9:33 AM, spirit of norm smith said:

Is Jack Steele to biggest danger to Neale?  Saints won enough games and Steele was right in the heat of the action. Clearly no other player likely to take votes off him. 
I think it’s Neale, Steele, Boak and the Trac as top 4.  No surprises there! 

As predicted.