Just on an interesting one.

I heard this on the SEN trade bell few weeks back but someone had texted in at the time saying that Melbourne are trying hard to get Riley Thilthorpe from Adelaide. I obviously didn't take much notice of it because many things get said with zero substance on those Trade bells that random people just text in.

Listening to trade radio just then and it was mentioned one again that someone has texted in saying we are trying desperately hard in gaining Thilthorpe from the Crows. 

Again, I'm not putting any substance to it but it's interesting that it was mentioned again but on a different platform. Certainly a good discussion to have.

200cm key forward who was a pick 2 in the 2020 draft.

Certainly makes sense.

Loving all the names that pop up. And this one's towards the 'that's-a-bit-exciting' end of the scale.

But could we make it a rule that the OP, or someone shortly after, post some sort of useful 'availability' metric.  In the absence of anything more overt, contract status would be a good start.

Would be a great get. Would def. fit our needs.

If Adelaide desperately wanted to win the flag next year - and crazier things have happened - they could grab Chol to fill Thilthorpe’s role, he’d pair perfectly with Tex and Fogarty. Then get Petty in at CHB who would drastically improve their backline.

Meanwhile Thilthorpe would be a perfect fit as forward/ruck and JVR with another summer can play more chf.

But the age of Tex, the age of May, how high the Dees rate Petty and how high the Crows surely still value Thilthorpe I just don’t see it happening.

Nor can I see the Crows giving up Thilthorpe for picks alone.

Crows won't trade unless Petty is part of the package. Why would they let a young KPF go otherwise?

Unless we target free agents we have to give a player to receive a player. In my opinion the most tradeable player we have is Petty. That said I'm not sure Thilthorpe is the player I'd be willing to exchange him for. I haven't followed him closely but don't recall him having much impact any Crows game I've watched. 

 

At this point he is well short of what his draft position would suggest and if he doesn't take a noticeable step next season then the lingering shine will be off and his trade value will plummet.

A lot depends on how much confidence Adelaide have that they can make that step happen. If it is low and the need for a fresh start dominates thinking, then we could get him relatively cheaply.

I like the idea, and considering how good Thilthorpe was as a junior, and that he bagged five goals in his first AFL game, maybe Adelaide is the problem.

It usually is! :D

Not a big fan

There's NO WAY Crows let this guy go with Walker in the twilight of his career

Unless someone like Petty was involved.

I doubt the Dees let Petty go, but if he has told the club he wants out, then that is a different stroy.

202cm, 103kg, marks well, can play ruck, surprisingly good at ground level and reasonably accurate.

Safe to say he might fit the mould of what we need. 

Thilthorpe and McAdam for Petty* and a late pick.

McKay for some picks.

We win a ridiculous amount of i50's may as well load up on blokes who can mark it.

 

* I love Petty and don't want him to go

No way if it means Petty goes 

Petty won't be going. We love him. And rightly so.

Edited October 2, 20231 yr by Binmans PA

Can someone please put some 'meat' on these 'Petty wants to go and/or MFC contemplating trading Petty' notions?

14 minutes ago, Timothy Reddan-A'Blew said:

Can someone please put some 'meat' on these 'Petty wants to go and/or MFC contemplating trading Petty' notions?

Think it's just the first thing Adelaide would ask for if we had the nerve to enquire about Thilthorpe. 

17 minutes ago, Timothy Reddan-A'Blew said:

Can someone please put some 'meat' on these 'Petty wants to go and/or MFC contemplating trading Petty' notions?

there is none

random speculation on x by crom supporters

14 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

there is none

random speculation on x by crom supporters

Petty has had a chat with the Crows that is fact 

You have to give something to get something but I can't see Harry Petty leaving. He is just feels 'so Melbourne'

8 minutes ago, Dee*ceiving said:

You have to give something to get something but I can't see Harry Petty leaving. He is just feels 'so Melbourne'

Gammy foot?

13 minutes ago, Dee*ceiving said:

You have to give something to get something but I can't see Harry Petty leaving. He is just feels 'so Melbourne'

Not really he can kick straight

35 minutes ago, Jeremy said:

Petty has had a chat with the Crows that is fact 

More information please, Jeremy?

1 hour ago, Timothy Reddan-A'Blew said:

Can someone please put some 'meat' on these 'Petty wants to go and/or MFC contemplating trading Petty' notions?

If you're after a meat petty, I'd suggest Auckland McDonald's.

18 minutes ago, Demonstone said:

If you're after a meat petty, I'd suggest Auckland McDonald's.

Another lolly swatted to the boundary 😉

I do wonder about the condition of Petty’s Lisfranc.

I also believe Thilthorpe has been left out of the Crom side from time to time, which surprised me considering his lofty rating. The height fits our desired profile.

Could we do:

McAdam, Thilthorp

For

Sparrow, 2nd round?