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All this is academic until October 7 to 16 2024 - Trade week.  I'll be trying to ignore everything up until then.

Meanwhile - happier times:

 

 
2 minutes ago, adonski said:

Can someone enlighten us

 

The boys on Fox Footy’s The Tackle mentioned that Trac can go to a grievance tribunal if the MFC refuses to trade him.

7 minutes ago, Sydee said:

Say what 🙀 

Not a fan of either but Craig Foster and Peter Fitzsimmons seem to do ok out of daily dribble 

They are commentators not brand ambassadors. They’re not out there advertising Colgate and Ralph lauren 

 
7 minutes ago, adonski said:

Can someone enlighten us

 

While we wait, (EDIT: ITS PAYWALLED FOR ME) I've seen "neutrals" ie axe-to-grind Collingwood fans, mention that Petracca should take us to the grievance council to force a trade, because of the handling of his injury. In the way Paddy Ryder did (Or threatened to do?)  I'm going to guess that maybe some of these journo's have been reading these opinions and it's going to be the next topic in the media cycle.

Edited by John Demonic

19 minutes ago, Nascent said:

I've got a watch on Essendon. They've allegedly got salary cap space and have both their first round picks, their first being pick 8 this year.

Would anyone consider pick 8, future 1st and Caddy? 

 

Yes but no way Essendon would trade Caddy. Their supporters would burn Windy Hill down.

And that’s why this trade is going to be so hard to execute. Clubs will be lining up for Trac but won’t want to give up any of their assets.


1 minute ago, John Demonic said:

While we wait, I've seen "neutrals" ie axe-to-grind Collingwood fans, mention that Petracca should take us to the grievance council to force a trade, because of the handling of his injury. In the way Paddy Ryder did (Or threatened to do?)  I'm going to guess that maybe some of these journo's have been reading these opinions and its going to be the next topic in the media cycle.

Well that would be a difficult sell given the AFL already ticked it off

3 minutes ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

The boys on Fox Footy’s The Tackle mentioned that Trac can go to a grievance tribunal if the MFC refuses to trade him.

That would be incredibly tough to get an outcome out of, though.

Melbourne could say it is willing to trade him, but at market value, of course. Which is subjective to a degree but ultimately reflected in his contract and salary, which demand a high return.

I can't see the tribunal ruling in his favour unless the club knocks back a deal of reasonable even value next to his contract. You're talking two top 5 picks, or Nick Daicos. He also can't go down that route if he picks a team and isn't happy about not ending up there.

Edited by praha

3 minutes ago, John Demonic said:

While we wait, (EDIT: ITS PAYWALLED FOR ME) I've seen "neutrals" ie axe-to-grind Collingwood fans, mention that Petracca should take us to the grievance council to force a trade, because of the handling of his injury. In the way Paddy Ryder did (Or threatened to do?)  I'm going to guess that maybe some of these journo's have been reading these opinions and it's going to be the next topic in the media cycle.

Bingo haha. The topic isn't funny, but well, it was an obvious direction the media would take it.

Edited by John Demonic

 

Barret article is a great read and on point. Like how the phrase “brand Petracca” has caught on, makes it all sound rather silly. 

Absolutely no way this happens.


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11 minutes ago, adonski said:

Can someone enlighten us

 

Christian Petracca could force a trade away from Melbourne via the AFL’s grievance tribunal

The Herald Sun can reveal there is a process through the AFL’s collective bargaining agreement where he could ask the AFL to step in to broker a trade through mediation if all attempts to convince the Demons he wants a new start fail.

The grievance tribunal is the nuclear option and has never been used before but is detailed in the AFL’s collective bargaining agreement.

The AFLPA is aware of the grievance tribunal, with some player agents in the league believing Petracca would have a case given the list of issues he has with the Demons.

The first option for Petracca would be opening up on his reasons for a trade - redacted various issues -which could help force the club’s hand.

How the hell can you take your own club to court if you’re on a long contract you signed, just because you’ve changed your mind and want to cut and run when the going gets tough. The contract has to stand for something. 

A slippery slope for the AFLPA who would have multiple unhappy players all wanting to find excuses to leave. 
Any club is going to have their issues.

Also can’t see how going more nuclear than he has already is going to serve his all important brand. If it’s goes down like that, I’m sure the club will burn his back the other way, saying he’s being uncooperative in their efforts to trade him as he’s not open to being traded to any club. 

2 minutes ago, Adam The God said:

Absolutely no way this happens.

Posturing.

The club would not want that and the Petracca camp would know that.

If he wants to go that badly he will go.

1 hour ago, Superunknown said:

Gee the Schwartz interview was interesting particularly his take on the potential outcome of other matters the club is currently dealing with 

I hope they don't bring up Brian Dixon being dropped from the 1957? Grand Final team. That would truly be explosive.


3 minutes ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

The boys on Fox Footy’s The Tackle mentioned that Trac can go to a grievance tribunal if the MFC refuses to trade him.

We might as well rebrand as a Legal Firm. Given all the lawsuits, we could rebrand as "Demons & Associates: Specialising in Hits and Legal Claims." Or how about "Red & Blue Legal Crew—We Fight On and Off the Field"? Either way, we have a solid case for being in the most legal loop holes in the comp!

47 minutes ago, danielE288 said:

I unfollowed him straight afterwards

I'm about to do the same

2 hours ago, layzie said:

I'm actually genuinely starting to think he should just retire.

That is the worst by far of all outcomes

27 minutes ago, Nascent said:

I've got a watch on Essendon. They've allegedly got salary cap space and have both their first round picks, their first being pick 8 this year.

Would anyone consider pick 8, future 1st and Caddy? 

 

Pick 8, Durham and Caddy


If he goes to the Grievance Tribunal aka the nuclear option then we should just trade him to a bottom 4 team. Take the 3 picks or 2 and a player and let them deal with him.

What a way to [censored] all over the team and your team mates and what a way to take a [censored] on the supporters.

If this happens [censored] him.

Nuclear would be a Luke Ball refuse to play for a year option. But Im sure that would jeopardise his required duties in the contract.

 
11 minutes ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

Yes but no way Essendon would trade Caddy. Their supporters would burn Windy Hill down.

And that’s why this trade is going to be so hard to execute. Clubs will be lining up for Trac but won’t want to give up any of their assets.

Tell ya what.
If we lose him for a couple of pies and a bag of chips I will .... SPEW UP!
Especially to Collingwood.

43 minutes ago, Jjrogan said:

This guy has no idea. trac5 has almost 500k followers. You reckon they are all going to leave?  Ok, boomer.  He can make $10,000 a post. He can post something once every 2 days and he'll be making more money than he does playing football.  Wouldn't be surprised if the goal is 1 mln followers, as much as it 300 games.  

Make that 499,999. Unfollowed.


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