22 minutes ago, Neil Crompton said:

So you are the Club leak then Saty! 

 

15 minutes ago, mo64 said:

Of course AFL coaches would be concerning themselves with what was written on a fan forum.

Of course the club monitors this site, there was another incident where the coaches were looking for a particular poster to have an open and frank discussion.

2 hours ago, FreedFromDesire said:

The talk coming from that, obviously from people who would have at least some what of an idea of what's happening at the moment, is very much that Oliver will be held to contract and won't be traded.

I believe this. I also believe it to be true about Petracca. That doesn't confirm whether those two players actually want out of the club or not.

10 minutes ago, Neil Crompton said:

I think this thread could go down as one of the worst DL threads ever. So much BS, so much anger and arguing over things we know so little about, so much disrespect. In a lot of posts it is simply toxic. 
We lost one of my favourite posters due to the disrespectful posting, and DL is now much worse for her loss, no matter whether you thought of her as a “happy clapper”, a breath of fresh air, or simply deranged (my favourite). 
Let’s not lose anyone else. We can do a whole lot better. 

Unfortunately that has always been this forum, as I have pointed out a few times, there is a small cohort on here who 'demand' that there opinion is correct, most times not backing up why, and if you don't agree you are delusional, a happy clapper etc etc.

Easiest way to make sure you rule, is to bully others off the forum, or bore them to death so they take a break for a couple of years like I did.

I returned hoping it had changed, how wrong I was, the same cohort still ruling the roost.

30 minutes ago, von said:

You’re like Alistair lynch in the 2004 grand final

or andy goodwin in the ressies gf. 

 

30 minutes ago, Satyriconhome said:

All this source nonsense reminds of an episode a few years ago when I used to attend training regularly.

I discussed with the coaches, who were a bit sick of some of the interesting posts on here, and like myself looking for a bit of amusement so I posted something in a training report which was complete [censored] about a player.

The next day there it was being reported by a so called journalist word for word.

 

I would seriously question the judgment of a coach that was bothered about anything that gets written here. Don't they have more important things to deal with? 

1 minute ago, Satyriconhome said:

Unfortunately that has always been this forum, as I have pointed out a few times, there is a small cohort on here who 'demand' that there opinion is correct, most times not backing up why, and if you don't agree you are delusional, a happy clapper etc etc.

Easiest way to make sure you rule, is to bully others off the forum, or bore them to death so they take a break for a couple of years like I did.

I returned hoping it had changed, how wrong I was, the same cohort still ruling the roost.

This is on point. If WCW, however kind and caring she may be, has hung up the index finger for good we are all the better for it. I mean this in the nicest possible way.

6 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

I believe this. I also believe it to be true about Petracca. That doesn't confirm whether those two players actually want out of the club or not.

If they did/do won’t truly be relevant for at least a year though. 
They’ll want to put their best foot forward even if they do want a trade to make sure clubs maintain interest and our club will be doing everything it can to provide the best environment so they stay.
Even then they and we will have the same dilemma in a year if the club wants to hold them to their contracts. 

"We know it is your opinion. Back it, don't tell us what you think". Ethan, Ethan Tremblay, 2024.

Looks like the Bulldogs will have to accept one first rounder which means Geelong can offer us their future first plus a percentage of his wage

Edited October 12, 2024Oct 12 by greenwaves

16 minutes ago, BDA said:

I would seriously question the judgment of a coach that was bothered about anything that gets written here. Don't they have more important things to deal with? 

Yes,, but they get derailed from the more important stuff, like other members of the Club's staff, trying to stop the noise created by the click baiters, better to stop it at one of the sources. If you look through many threads on this board, you can cross reference some of the comments to articles (which is me being polite) created by the click baiters, hence the experiment a couple of years ago.

For those of you who get annoyed by posters on here, but still want to contribute, I developed a coping mechanism a few years back that helps keep it all fun.

I imagine certain posters as fictional characters. One is George Costanza, another is Eeyore from the Winnie the Pooh books, and another is Dwight from the Office. Then when I read their posts it makes me laugh, and helps me remember they are just people.

Whatever you need to do to stick around I reckon. This place needs all the opinions, but it’s the most fun when nobody takes it too seriously.

2 hours ago, mo64 said:

Is it only unreadable because the rumours are seen as negative towards the MFC? Are you ok with people posting that we are still actively trying to recruit Wade Derksen, even though Jason McCartney has publicly shut down any move?

Whilst the powers that be at the MFC have shut down Oliver being traded, I've no doubt that Oliver's management are still in discussion with the Cats to get a reasonable trade proposal on the table. And I'm sure that's where PF's rumour is coming from. If it doesn't eventuate, it doesn't mean that his rumour was incorrect.

I largely agree with you that it’s possible the club is saying no and Geelong and Clayton’s management are still trying. They are welcome to present offers, I don’t think anyone has a problem with that, I also think MFC’s public statements have gone so far now that there’s no way it can happen, regardless of the offer but let’s see. 
 

The Derksen Oliver comparison is pretty erroneous though. Derksen is not guaranteed any senior games at GWS, Oliver is first choice mid for us when fit. Derksen has a young family that he wants to move home to MFC, Oliver would live in essentially the same city and isn’t moving for family reasons. Derksen has one year remaining on a relatively low contract at GWS, while MFC had reportedly offered 3 years at a higher rate offering more job security. Oliver is set for life on his wage at the Dees. They’re pretty different cases.

I don’t think anyone has a problem with clubs chasing players or making offers. But leaking through the media, applying pressure to a club through the media, continuing this after a club’s President and list manager had stated it’s not happening and your list manager has put it to bed. That’s pretty disrespectful, I’d be pretty unhappy if we were doing that. As far as I can see Lamb has said we’re interested in Derksen but he’s contracted. No meetings on farms, cleaning out lockers, calls for the removal of CEOs, ignoring President’s statements. It’s pretty wildly different and a false equivalence.

I also like that clubs are finally holding players to their contracts. It might finally restore some balance in the trading system.

Edited October 12, 2024Oct 12 by deejammin'

3 minutes ago, The heart beats true said:

For those of you who get annoyed by posters on here, but still want to contribute, I developed a coping mechanism a few years back that helps keep it all fun.

I imagine certain posters as fictional characters. One is George Costanza, another is Eeyore from the Winnie the Pooh books, and another is Dwight from the Office. Then when I read their posts it makes me laugh, and helps me remember they are just people.

Whatever you need to do to stick around I reckon. This place needs all the opinions, but it’s the most fun when nobody takes it too seriously.

You mean characterise some like this: 

16 hours ago, Flowergirl said:

This is true, and it's important to note that Damien Barrett is critical of the AFL on a regular basis. 

Yep, Damo is critical of everyone except himself, because he’s just so [censored] perfect all the time.

13 minutes ago, Satyriconhome said:

You mean characterise some like this: 

Whether it takes Saty! 👍

1 hour ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Why because you simply don't agree with his opinion?? 

Put him on ignore then. Not for you to tell everyone else what they should and shouldn't do.

That's so meta.

I am really impressed.

2 hours ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Why because you simply don't agree with his opinion?? 

Put him on ignore then. Not for you to tell everyone else what they should and shouldn't do.

Of course not, i like a good debate or mature argument 

I just don’t like posters that dominate threads with nonsense and belligerently repeat the same thing over and over and bait others into pointless arguments 

Also when they get called out, play the victim rather than learning from it. 

My last comment was tongue in cheek, of course people can reply to whatever they wish

11 minutes ago, Little Goffy said:

That's so meta.

I am really impressed.

You're impresses easily. That's a concern in itself.

1 hour ago, deejammin' said:

If they did/do won’t truly be relevant for at least a year though. 
They’ll want to put their best foot forward even if they do want a trade to make sure clubs maintain interest and our club will be doing everything it can to provide the best environment so they stay.
Even then they and we will have the same dilemma in a year if the club wants to hold them to their contracts. 

It is highly problematic if two of your highest paid players are only gearing up because they are locked in long term and can't get a suitable trade happening. You can spin it but it is not a great outcome for the MFC. They may turn it around and fall back in love with the club but chances are it is more destabilising than not.

On 11/10/2024 at 13:32, Ollie fan said:

Dr Gonzo always says it. I think he is in the same group as Hawk the Demon and Dr Don Duffy - the Lawrence group.

Are you really this thin skinned? Every time someone expresses dissatisfaction with the club's decisions you just resort to cheap personal attacks. 

Edited October 12, 2024Oct 12 by Hopeful Demon

9 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

It is highly problematic if two of your highest paid players are only gearing up because they are locked in long term and can't get a suitable trade happening. You can spin it but it is not a great outcome for the MFC. They may turn it around and fall back in love with the club but chances are it is more destabilising than not.

yes I thank clarrie for the premiership but if he really wants out  and I mean if       ..  get a trade done      I hope he is happy to stay and goes on to get back to form..  why do I have a feeling come wed 7 30 pm he may be gone. Hope not

2 hours ago, Satyriconhome said:

All this source nonsense reminds of an episode a few years ago when I used to attend training regularly.

I discussed with the coaches, who were a bit sick of some of the interesting posts on here, and like myself looking for a bit of amusement so I posted something in a training report which was complete [censored] about a player.

The next day there it was being reported by a so called journalist word for word.

 

So clever!

34 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

It is highly problematic if two of your highest paid players are only gearing up because they are locked in long term and can't get a suitable trade happening. You can spin it but it is not a great outcome for the MFC. They may turn it around and fall back in love with the club but chances are it is more destabilising than not.

you're such a bundle of joy, dr.g

Just now, daisycutter said:

you're such a bundle of joy, dr.g

I sincerely hope I'm wrong.

Just now, Dr. Gonzo said:

I sincerely hope I'm wrong.

we all live in hope ... else we'd not be demon fans