Oliver Trade Rumours

[Ugottobekidding 1,141]

35 minutes ago, JJJ said:

I like it. We are the pin cushion of the league, clubs and oppo supporters at the moment. Don’t mind a bit of push back!

Makes a change. More off it

[DubDee 25,402]

19 minutes ago, JJJ said:

It’s not a non story though. Oliver has mucked up. So have we. He legitimately wanted out. The journos were correct in that sense. 

What Morris may’ve finally figured out is that it’s almost impossible to trade him. Especially now that we’ve decided to not have a fire sale. 

Of course it's not a non-story. 

Just wondering, how do you know he 'legitimately wanted out'? 

or are you guessing based on the media articles and tweets?

[Docs Demons 1,778]

15 hours ago, Willmoy1947 said:

Oxdee has his mates on this site. Look who talks to eachother.

That's all good as if Clarry does happen to leave us I will then apologize. 

[waynewussell 5,146]

15 minutes ago, TeamPlayedFine39 said:

I think everyone knows it's not literal - it's a tongue in cheek response.

 

 

If you watched the President's speech at the B&F you would have noticed that he looked down the Barrel with a set jaw and spoke firmly... Green is not a tongue in cheek person. This response to the 'empty locker' is in the same tone! It's definitely a terse flick to rid himself of the stick insect!

[Docs Demons 1,778]

1 minute ago, DubDee said:

Of course it's not a non-story. 

Just wondering, how do you know he 'legitimately wanted out'? 

or are you guessing based on the media articles and tweets?

That's the issue DubDee. Too many making statements as if they know all the facts instead of just stating "in my opinion".

I hope he stays, and IMO think he will!!

[Garbo 1,515]

43 minutes ago, FreedFromDesire said:

Mostly because he's misinterpreted the comments and made himself look a bit silly. The comment from Lloyd was 'people believe he's cleaned out his locker' - That's not a literal comment, it's a figurative take on his connection to the club. Green then replying with a comment around 'we train at different places, everyone cleans out their locker' is a little embarrassing from a club president.

I love Brad. I think he'll do a good job defending the club and putting on a brave face for the supporter base, but evidence is already stacking up that he's perhaps not the sharpest or shrewdest operator to be our President long term.

The way they tweeted it and it has since been re reported by other media outlets certainly doesn’t give that nuance, so it’s fair play. Most ppl will only read the click bate headline and look no further and assume more drama at dees. It’s gutter journalism and should be treated as such

Edited October 11 by Garbo

[DeeZone 9,495]

1 hour ago, FreedFromDesire said:

Mostly because he's misinterpreted the comments and made himself look a bit silly. The comment from Lloyd was 'people believe he's cleaned out his locker' - That's not a literal comment, it's a figurative take on his connection to the club. Green then replying with a comment around 'we train at different places, everyone cleans out their locker' is a little embarrassing from a club president.

I love Brad. I think he'll do a good job defending the club and putting on a brave face for the supporter base, but evidence is already stacking up that he's perhaps not the sharpest or shrewdest operator to be our President long term.

There you go again FFD “Put on a Brave Face” for what particular reason would our President or acting President have to put on a brave face, what do You think that he has done to need to put on a brave face. Do you think that he is embarrassed to be associated With out club and now you slip in the white anting of Brad Green as well “not the sharpest or shrewdest” operator as well. What is your Agenda FFD? Prey tell.!!

[SthSea22 609]

Hypothetically if Geelong said they were willing to trade us SDK, do we still say no?

Clarry will never be the player he once was due to his inability to behave and put it the effort to get his mind and body right

[Roost it far 8,079]

6 minutes ago, SthSea22 said:

Hypothetically if Geelong said they were willing to trade us SDK, do we still say no?

Clarry will never be the player he once was due to his inability to behave and put it the effort to get his mind and body right

He became the player he was all the while with some misbehaving tendencies. His behaviour is not new. He will very likely return to his best if not better. I’ve had every theory under the sun in the last month but it does appear the club is keeping him

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1 hour ago, Roost it far said:

175k

Damn you!!

[Roost it far 8,079]

Just now, jumbo returns said:

Damn you!!

I’ll pay you 35K to take care of him part time

[jumbo returns 6,737]

1 hour ago, Rab D Nesbitt said:

Anyone remember the good old days when the only media footy gossip we got over summer was the 5 minute long Bemm River Report every Sunday on World of Sport with Jack Dyer and Louie The Lip?

Or....who was signed on the infamous Form Four??

[DeeZone 9,495]

55 minutes ago, demoniac said:

He has not always been President. 

Maybe you are of the opinion that the directors have done a good job in recent years in their oversite of the business. I do not think they have performed their roles to the standards expected.

Based on what examples demoniac, have you sat in on board meetings, aren’t we paying our creditors on time aren’t we investing our Profits wisely, aren’t we paying our Taxes and our players and Footy Department. Tell me where our club has failed, where have we failed to meet your standards????

[Queanbeyan Demon 6,796]

1 hour ago, Deeko2 said:

I feel like this myself to be honest - would seriously hurt the eyeballs.

I'd rather keep him still and pay $200k to full time mentor.  Try and get someone like a James McDonald around him to keep him on the straight and narrow.

Yes, its an additional cost but I don't really care.  Having him at his best is worth it IMO and I can't be bothered going through a rebuild.

Should he need a mentor and more support, no, he shouldn't, he's an adult.  But some people just need the additional support and sadly, there are always two sets of rules around 'culture' in sporting clubs.  One set for the superstars and one set for the remaining players.

I have no idea how many stuff ups Clayton has made and refuse to believe some of the [censored] in the media/social media.  I find it amazing hearing all of these naughty things he is apparently doing with no footage of it - especially when he is clearly identifiable and the whole world now have access to filming content on there phones.

I do know meeting him a couple times that he has a very alert, excited and energised look to him which I think would be misconstrued for him being up to no good.  He has had the look to him since he was a child.

Anyway, a few weeks ago I think reading here somewhere, he was super keen on a trip to the US or something to get super fit in readiness for the new season. 

Hopefully he can get through all of this noise and remain 100% committed to this and get back to his best in 2025.

I still have faith he can get there.

200k goes no where near keeping eyes on someone full-time. Start at $1,000,000 and work up from there.

[Romey 156]

16 minutes ago, SthSea22 said:

Hypothetically if Geelong said they were willing to trade us SDK, do we still say no?

Clarry will never be the player he once was due to his inability to behave and put it the effort to get his mind and body right

I don’t want to see Oliver go but if he is determined to leave then yes. Oliver for Geelong’s future first and SDK. We then use the surplus salary to bring in Jack McRae or Luke Parker to cover us while the young guns mature. Both are like-for-like replacements based on Oliver’s form this year.

Any leftover salary then goes to paying out Brayshaw’s full term contract to free up salary space for next year.

I think that would be a win for the Dees. 

[Satyriconhome 10,673]

Let me ask a simple question, was Clayton Oliver spitting in the faces of every Melbourne supporter who backed him in this year and spoke face to face with him at the B&F, including myself, it would have been easier for him not to attend surely.

[Satyriconhome 10,673]

3 minutes ago, Romey said:

I don’t want to see Oliver go but if he is determined to leave then yes. Oliver for Geelong’s future first and SDK. We then use the surplus salary to bring in Jack McRae or Luke Parker to cover us while the young guns mature. Both are like-for-like replacements based on Oliver’s form this year.

Any leftover salary then goes to paying out Brayshaw’s full term contract to free up salary space for next year.

I think that would be a win for the Dees. 

Sorry, you want to sign two ageing bench players?

[SthSea22 609]

19 minutes ago, Roost it far said:

He became the player he was all the while with some misbehaving tendencies. His behaviour is not new. He will very likely return to his best if not better. I’ve had every theory under the sun in the last month but it does appear the club is keeping him

Mate his behaviour off field has escalated massively. Can't powder coat it anymore. 

He will never be the same and if Geelong a stupid enough, then let him go for SDK

[SthSea22 609]

4 minutes ago, Satyriconhome said:

Let me ask a simple question, was Clayton Oliver spitting in the faces of every Melbourne supporter who backed him in this year and spoke face to face with him at the B&F, including myself, it would have been easier for him not to attend surely.

If reports are true of him willing to take a pay cut for a trade, then his true colours have come out.... finally 

[SthSea22 609]

8 minutes ago, Romey said:

I don’t want to see Oliver go but if he is determined to leave then yes. Oliver for Geelong’s future first and SDK. We then use the surplus salary to bring in Jack McRae or Luke Parker to cover us while the young guns mature. Both are like-for-like replacements based on Oliver’s form this year.

Any leftover salary then goes to paying out Brayshaw’s full term contract to free up salary space for next year.

I think that would be a win for the Dees. 

FC needs to at least ask the question

Carlton, Collingwood, Port have all gotten better over the FA, Trade period so far 

[Dee-tonator 227]

If Oliver is indeed trying to force Melbourne's hand, I just hope the club stands firm.

Geelong have nothing to offer in terms of trading or draft picks which would come anywhere near Oliver's value as a player.

If he then refused to play for us, he would be in breach of contract, potentially leading to a fine and/or non-payment of his salary. That would be more of a legal and financial nightmare for Oliver than for the club.

The AFL really ought to be investigating Geelong for such a blatant attempt to poach a contracted player from another club.

 

[demoniac 1,330]

37 minutes ago, DeeZone said:

Based on what examples demoniac, have you sat in on board meetings, aren’t we paying our creditors on time aren’t we investing our Profits wisely, aren’t we paying our Taxes and our players and Footy Department. Tell me where our club has failed, where have we failed to meet your standards????

In my view director's responsibilities are more involved than items in your list.

[Moonshadow 17,672]

32 minutes ago, Satyriconhome said:

Let me ask a simple question, was Clayton Oliver spitting in the faces of every Melbourne supporter who backed him in this year and spoke face to face with him at the B&F, including myself, it would have been easier for him not to attend surely.

 

[dees189227 12,344]

Just saw Brad Greens tweet. What I took out of that tweet is how annoying it would be going from aami Park to casey

[Satyriconhome 10,673]

39 minutes ago, SthSea22 said:

If reports are true of him willing to take a pay cut for a trade, then his true colours have come out.... finally 

"if reports are true"