2 minutes ago, Flowergirl said:

What annoys me most is that he's acting like he's tracc's manager. First, he was saying he would request a trade if he could, now he's speaking about possible trade arrangements. It's like he's negotiating a contract for Tracc. Surely this is unprecedented. And I hate how much clout Morris thinks it gives him.

He’s certainly not afraid to go out on a limb. Who knows, he might get fired again, only to pop up in six months time as 7’s new CEO. #averageblokesfailingupwards

I NEED THIS SAGA TO END. I CANT TAKE IT. (Obligatory Fu ck Tom Morris)

3 minutes ago, goodwindees said:

Hi Foopy. It’s a bit delicate for me to say much about this one other than to say CP did ask Robbie the question about the possibility of him breaking his contract and being traded.  I repeat, it was just the possibility of it being able to happen. 
Robbie shut it down straight away!  I can assure you his Management are not promoting the concept of a trade. 
Not certain how Tom Morris became aware of it.  FYI, it isn’t uncommon for contacted players to ask their manager could they get them out of their contract.  

Who is Robbie?

9 minutes ago, Rab D Nesbitt said:

He's negotiating a large coriander purchase. Relax, WCW is all over this. 

Apparently we are only offering him Cilantro.

Negotiations not going well

2 minutes ago, Demonland said:

Who is Robbie?

Margot?

More (but not much) in this article now.

Petracca provided an update on his injuries which saw the Norm Smith Medallist and brilliant midfielder take an extended break in Noosa this month.

He returned to the club last week and has been engaged in talks with club officials about some of his frustrations, the club has confirmed.

Key sources are adamant he is interested in a trade, however any deal would be near impossible as Melbourne would demand at least two early-first-round draft picks in return.

In the unlikely event of a trade, Collingwood is seen as the frontrunner for Petracca.

But the Magpies do not have a pick in the first round of this year’s draft and could be handcuffed.

The only way Petracca would be able to explore a move out of Melbourne is if he forcibly demands a trade.

It would be the biggest blockbuster move since former West Coast superstar Chris Judd joined Carlton in 2007

Petracca, who met up with Brisbane’s Lachie Neale on Saturday morning for a conversation about mindfulness, was thrilled with Melbourne’s win on the Gold Coast.

“Loved watching the boys win and seeing my teammates playing the way they did yesterday!,” Petracca said via text.

2 minutes ago, Demonland said:

Who is Robbie?

His manager

2 minutes ago, Demonland said:

Who is Robbie?

Trac’s manager Robbie D’Orazio

 

Looks like he's buying into coriander whilst it's share price is low. 

This thread speaks to the emotional stability of Melbourne supporters

Just now, Jaded No More said:

This thread speaks to the emotional stability of Melbourne supporters

57 minutes ago, DubDee said:

Now after the last 48 hours he is a judas who is rude to fans, hates the club, only thinks of himself and just wants to go to a big club so he can get more followers on his insta page.

Nature abhors a vacuum. 

11 minutes ago, goodwindees said:

Hi Foopy. It’s a bit delicate for me to say much about this one other than to say CP did ask Robbie the question about the possibility of him breaking his contract and being traded.  I repeat, it was just the possibility of it being able to happen. 
Robbie shut it down straight away!  I can assure you his Management are not promoting the concept of a trade. 
Not certain how Tom Morris became aware of it.  FYI, it isn’t uncommon for contacted players to ask their manager could they get them out of their contract.  

Thanks mate, really appreciate this info! Really does put this into a little bit of perspective. 

Edited August 19, 20241 yr by Foopy on the telly

2 hours ago, leave it to deever said:

From the euphoria of finally winning a flag to where we are now, I feel like the wheels are falling off.

We lost four finals in a row....ok it happens.

We lost a genuinely liked and talented player in Gus.

One of our fwds is still locked up in a dispute.

Oliver has been struggling for almost two seasons.

Anb wants to leave.

Rumors are abound that JV does.

And now this.

It ain't good. Something is not right.

 

How can you conclude'something is not right' (presumably meaning club culture or whatever) when of your 7 points only a couple or maybe only one is meaningful:

4 finals losses (you concede it happens, and there were plenty of reasons beyond our control)

Gus wasn't knocked into next year by the MFC

ANB has made it crystal clear why he is leaving has nothing to do with the club

JV rumours ?  Did you listen to his post match interview - would have knocked any rumours dead to anyone listening without panic in their heads.

Then there is Smith and who knows what happened there and it probably is personal and has little to with club. So that leaves just the currrent Petracca issue which may be more due to him rather than the club. We don't know.

The sky is falling

2 minutes ago, The Taciturn Demon said:

Nature abhors a vacuum. 

my floors love it though

4 minutes ago, DubDee said:

my floors love it though

Suck it up, nature, ya whinger. 

50 minutes ago, ChaserJ said:

 

is this to inform them of a trade request???

12 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

This thread speaks to the emotional stability of Melbourne supporters

CPSS to add to MFCSS

If only there were a sage in the house to make sense of it all. 

27 minutes ago, sue said:

We all know?!  All I know is that:

1. at the ground our docs didn't know how serious it was,

2.  at first the hosptial with all its equipment had the same impression 

3. It was only a second lot of scans/tests at the hospital that found serious issues. 

How is that 'badly mishandled' by the club? 

If Tracc's family think that they need to reconsider. (I could be ruder, but won't given they were probably traumatised at the time. But to still believe it and use is as an excuse for whatever...?)

My thoughts exactly.

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Edited August 19, 20241 yr by The heart beats true

Talk about trying to sell papers…..

Wow…

some of the Comments made on this thread are truly disgraceful 

CP5 is our one and only Norm Smith Medalist, who could have died wearing the MFC Jumper earlier this year. 

It’s obvious most of you don’t know what went on last offseason and to what extent. 
There are bridges to mend, not just from CP5

Did you notice how well the Midfield functioned on Saturday when a certain player wasn’t there?

Pack of Vultures…