Christian Petracca

[ElDiablo14 4,873]

5 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

You know exactly what you’re doing. A drive by reaction when you have nothing to contribute is passive aggressive. 

If you think our culture is so bad, I would really like you to provide some evidence to prove it. 
Again, I don’t need you to tell me why our club isn’t perfect or facing issues that most clubs, especially clubs that miss finals face. I’m asking for specifics relating to our culture. 

One thing is still baffling to me.

That of all people Petracca is the one that created this whole chaos.

As much as I was one harsh critic of his footy, I always felt that he was at the level of Max, JV in terms of commitment and leadership inside the club.

If this all happened because of that KB game and the aftermath, that doesn't sit well with me.

Why does he feel the need to punish the club (and supporters as a byproduct)?

 

[Undeeterred 3,033]

2 minutes ago, ElDiablo14 said:

One thing is still baffling to me.

That of all people Petracca is the one that created this whole chaos.

As much as I was one harsh critic of his footy, I always felt that he was at the level of Max, JV in terms of commitment and leadership inside the club.

If this all happened because of that KB game and the aftermath, that doesn't sit well with me.

Why does he feel the need to punish the club (and supporters as a byproduct)?

 

He’s not thinking about you mate

[Jaded No More 67,532]

Just now, ElDiablo14 said:

One thing is still baffling to me.

That of all people Petracca is the one that created this whole chaos.

As much as I was one harsh critic of his footy, I always felt that he was at the level of Max, JV in terms of commitment and leadership inside the club.

If this all happened because of that KB game and the aftermath, that doesn't sit well with me.

Why does he feel the need to punish the club (and supporters as a byproduct)?

 

I don’t think this is only because of the injury. I think he’s been unhappy since last pre season and the injury is giving him an out that won’t damage his personal brand if he asks to leave. 

By “punishing” the club as you say, he’s trying to make the narrative about Melbourne being the problem. He knows we are an easy target, because of other issues we’ve had, and he has to keep his own brand clean in order to not do any damage to his incredibly lucrative social media presence.

If us as supporters are feeling peeved about it, just imagine what the feeling is inside the club from guys like Gawn and Viney.

[Oxdee 243]

Curious to know when trac is planning on speaking to the supporters?? It’s been 2 weeks since the rumours started circulating and not a word from him.  The longer his silence goes for the more likely he is looking for an exit. 

[ElDiablo14 4,873]

9 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

I don’t think this is only because of the injury. I think he’s been unhappy since last pre season and the injury is giving him an out that won’t damage his personal brand if he asks to leave. 

By “punishing” the club as you say, he’s trying to make the narrative about Melbourne being the problem. He knows we are an easy target, because of other issues we’ve had, and he has to keep his own brand clean in order to not do any damage to his incredibly lucrative social media presence.

If us as supporters are feeling peeved about it, just imagine what the feeling is inside the club from guys like Gawn and Viney.

Loyalty should be paramount.

The club showed that when they committed to 7 years and 1 million.

If loyalty is no longer there, by all means he can leave.

I'd much prefer transparency, I think that's the least we should get from him.

My only hope is that he doesn't end up playing for the filth. That would bring him down, to me at least, to almost the level of a T$.

[whatwhat say what 22,031]

1 hour ago, Ugottobekidding said:

This thread has Gawn off trac

shoulda chundered on him

[Macca 16,592]

22 minutes ago, Oxdee said:

Curious to know when trac is planning on speaking to the supporters?? It’s been 2 weeks since the rumours started circulating and not a word from him.  The longer his silence goes for the more likely he is looking for an exit. 

Well Trac is the guest speaker next Sunday at the Ringwood RSL ... might be 3.30pm

Fifty bucks entrance fee but I'm not sure there is a question time segment

But if so, maybe Chris from Camberwell will roll up and ask the obligatory 5 minute question (without drawing breath) 

[Dockett 32 1,237]

Let’s remember that at no stage has the MFC driven this, that there is a lengthy contract in place and Trac is a required player.

If Houston is worth two first rounders, the Harry and 10 gets nowhere near it.

l wonder also what Harry might think about all of this?

Something a little unsavoury in all this.

 

 

[Macca 16,592]

A complex situation but the answer may well be very simple & straight forward

At a guess I reckon those closest to Trac are upset at the club's reaction to Trac's injury in the KB clash and that might be all there is to it

If so, surely they can patch up their differences and get on with it

But if there's a lot more to it, then a trade is a real option.  However, because of the nature of his injury and recovery time*, coupled with his age (29) and length of contract and the amount involved, we may not get back in a trade what we think we should get

(that's from a supporters point of view, the club will know what is actually on the table) 

 

*Over 2 months later and Trac is not allowed to get his heart rate above 100 beats per minute.  That might scare a few suiters off (how is he meant to complete a pre-season and pass a medical?) 

[WalkingCivilWar 39,256]

1 hour ago, Jaded No More said:

Don’t be that person that contributes nothing but passive aggressive reactions…

That ship sailed a long time ago. 

[Ferghus31 80]

The injuries sustained are horrific our Former Club Doctor told me that he will have to work very hard to get back to Full Fitness we must give Christian some slack.

Well done Moore it seems that Collingwood Players get away with causing us major injuries but i believe in Karma our turn will COME

[dazzledavey36 52,641]

52 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

You know exactly what you’re doing. A drive by reaction when you have nothing to contribute is passive aggressive. 
 

Reacting to posts is fine if you’re also contributing to the topic of conversation at hand. You are not.

If you think our culture is so bad, I would really like you to provide some evidence to prove it. 
Again, I don’t need you to tell me why our club isn’t perfect or facing issues that most clubs, especially clubs that miss finals face. I’m asking for specifics relating to our culture. 

It's exactly what you do around here Jaded. Don't act like you don't because its hypocritical of you to the point I'm laughing at the irony in this.

I've already added to this thread enough, and don't need to add anything further. Go dip deep a few pages and you'll see some of my responses and arguments. 

People are allowed to react however they feel. I just find it so funny when some have a complete hissy fit over a simple yet harmless reaction 😅

[adonski 10,774]

I don't know how much or how little I'm allowed to post, but here's some of it:

Contracted Carlton key forward Harry McKay has emerged as the key to unlocking a potential trade of Melbourne superstar Christian Petracca, who has reminded the club and teammates of his desire to leave the Demons.

The Norm Smith medallist reiterated to his teammates on Saturday night, and the club during his exit interview on Monday, that he wants to play for a rival Victorian club in 2025, despite public guarantees from Melbourne’s CEO, coach and football boss that Petracca would not be traded under any circumstances.

Three sources who were at Melbourne’s end-of-season function on Saturday night said there was tension surrounding Petracca’s presence and that it was noticeably uncomfortable between him and several teammates.

Petracca’s issues with Melbourne stem from long before he suffered an agonising and life-threatening injury in a collision with Collingwood captain Darcy Moore in the King’s Birthday game.

He became frustrated during the 2023 season when he believed the club failed to act strongly enough in its dealings with fellow superstar Clayton Oliver, who was enduring several off field issues.

He has also told the club, on more than one occasion, that he wants to play more consistently in front of larger crowds.

Edited August 26 by adonski

[WalkingCivilWar 39,256]

3 hours ago, Oxdee said:

What do you expect from a 195cm , 20 yo kid in his second year? 

Ahem… 197cm. I know this because he gives me an update regularly 😃

[Jeremy 939]

Would prefer TDK and some picks over Mckay 

[deelusions from afar 1,683]

50 minutes ago, DistrACTION Jackson said:

There isn't much else they can say. Both Goody and Pert would have a lot of media training and with that comes the ability to answer questions truthfully, without giving away too much information.

If you listen to Goody's presser after the game he said 'as it stands right now Christian will be a Melbourne player next year', or something to that effect. That is basically saying, at this stage he is contracted but if there are changes i.e. a strong offer then this may change.

Yes I listened as well though took something different from it.  Goody basically said about 5 times that Petracca has a contract for 5 years and is going nowhere.  I think the 'as it stands right now' comment was just him saying the same thing a different way - it didn't strike me as he was being very careful to allow an out.  Otherwise it undermines everything else he said in the same press conference.

[JJJ 991]

4 minutes ago, adonski said:

I don't know how much or how little I'm allowed to post, but here's some of it:

Contracted Carlton key forward Harry McKay has emerged as the key to unlocking a potential trade of Melbourne superstar Christian Petracca, who has reminded the club and teammates of his desire to leave the Demons.

The Norm Smith medallist reiterated to his teammates on Saturday night, and the club during his exit interview on Monday, that he wants to play for a rival Victorian club in 2025, despite public guarantees from Melbourne’s CEO, coach and football boss that Petracca would not be traded under any circumstances.

Petracca’s issues with Melbourne stem from long before he suffered an agonising and life-threatening injury in a collision with Collingwood captain Darcy Moore in the King’s Birthday game.

He became frustrated during the 2023 season when he believed the club failed to act strongly enough in its dealings with fellow superstar Clayton Oliver, who was enduring several off field issues.

He has also told the club, on more than one occasion, that he wants to play more consistently in front of larger crowds.

I know nothing about the current situation re McKay BUT I have mentioned many times that we rolled out the red carpet for him last year. Doesn’t surprise me that his name has surfaced.

[Jaded No More 67,532]

9 minutes ago, adonski said:

He has also told the club, on more than one occasion, that he wants to play more consistently in front of larger crowds.

Didn't bother him when he signed a 7 year deal worth over $7million.

While I take all these articles with a grain of salt, I've heard enough to know that Trac is acting like a complete diva and needs to take a long hard look at himself.

We committed a gigantic slice of our salary cap to him, and at the first sign of trouble he wants to bail. Such disappointing behaviour from someone I earmarked to be our next captain. 

[ElDiablo14 4,873]

1 hour ago, Undeeterred said:

He’s not thinking about you mate

Did I single myself? No, I spoke broadly about the supporter base and the club.

[adonski 10,774]

9 minutes ago, Jeremy said:

Would prefer TDK and some picks over Mckay 

Adam Cerra you are a DEMON!

[sue 8,991]

Just now, ElDiablo14 said:

Did I single myself? No, I spoke broadly about the supporter base and the club.

I think he meant you as an example of a supporter.

[dazzledavey36 52,641]

I'm reluctant to believe anything that Sam McClure writes.

[DubDee 24,276]

14 minutes ago, adonski said:

The Norm Smith medallist reiterated to his teammates on Saturday night, and the club during his exit interview on Monday, that he wants to play for a rival Victorian club in 2025, despite public guarantees from Melbourne’s CEO, coach and football boss that Petracca would not be traded under any circumstances.

Three sources who were at Melbourne’s end-of-season function on Saturday night said there was tension surrounding Petracca’s presence and that it was noticeably uncomfortable between him and several teammates.

Petracca’s issues with Melbourne stem from long before he suffered an agonising and life-threatening injury in a collision with Collingwood captain Darcy Moore in the King’s Birthday game.

He became frustrated during the 2023 season when he believed the club failed to act strongly enough in its dealings with fellow superstar Clayton Oliver, who was enduring several off field issues.

He has also told the club, on more than one occasion, that he wants to play more consistently in front of larger crowds.

This is first time anyone has claimed this to my knowledge.  This is huge and from The Age which you would assume would check sources

If he bailed for the Pies or Hawks he would make Tom Scully look like a Demon favourite, such would be the hatred.

[sue 8,991]

2 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

Didn't bother him when he signed a 7 year deal worth over $7million.

While I take all these articles with a grain of salt, I've heard enough to know that Trac is acting like a complete diva and needs to take a long hard look at himself.

We committed a gigantic slice of our salary cap to him, and at the first sign of trouble he wants to bail. Such disappointing behaviour from someone I earmarked to be our next captain. 

Sadly I concur, though if this desire to play in front of large crowds only occurred recently, you'd have to cut him some slack given the injury.  If he had that in mind when or shortly after he signed on for 7 years, then diva is the right word.  But at this stage, whadda we know?

[ElDiablo14 4,873]

10 minutes ago, JJJ said:

I know nothing about the current situation re McKay BUT I have mentioned many times that we rolled out the red carpet for him last year. Doesn’t surprise me that his name has surfaced.

I was so adamant in 2022, we should've pursued him when he was still negotiating with Carlton.

This was even more evident if the club knew Jackson was leaving.