Christian Petracca

[John Crow Batty 8,763]

4 minutes ago, Mel Bourne said:

I wish I wasn’t old enough to get this gag. Nice, nonetheless. 

https://youtu.be/MepsvQm4FZk?si=e5dU_LVnDhtce20Q

[Ted Lasso 18,739]

Trading for Harry McKay would be a mistake, if we lose Trac on top of Gus, with the question marks over Clarry and Viney getting older we simply don't have the midfield to load up, we need any return to include high end draft picks and or good young players. 

A Carlton trade i'd prefer to be for TDK and 2 first round picks. I doubt they'd like that, but a package like that to me makes more sense for where we're at.

[Dee-tonator 158]

Like other posters here, I have no inside information about conversations that have been going on within the club or the inner dynamics of Petracca's relationship with the administration or his teammates.

But some of the wild speculation about Trac has been simply absurd.

This is a guy who has given 100 per cent effort in every game he has ever played for Melbourne and was a key member of our drought-breaking premiership side.

Those who are criticising him can have no idea of the mental and physical toll that potentially life-threatening injuries can have on a person.

Alex Neal-Bullen is quitting the Demons for personal reasons and quite rightly there has not been a word of criticism about his decision.

Yet Trac is being hounded for preferring to keep personal matters confidential. If he decides he need a fresh start elsewhere (and I hope fervently that he does not), that can only happen on Melbourne's terms.

Surely it is time to let this play out without aiming personal barbs at a player who by now must have a pretty low opinion of both the media and some Melbourne supporters.

[Mike 285]

The whole thing feels a bit devastating. Tracc has gone through a lot but it feels like such a disappointing and bitter way for it to come to an end. Would have loved to have seen him fight and dig in, and not the way it's playing out right now. Feels like he's torching everything on his way out the door.

[ElDiablo14 4,903]

7 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

Being a Melbourne supporter is a full time job… for my therapist. 

Your therapist.

[Norm Smith's Curse 2,416]

Yeah I still think this is a way to force our hand on a rebuild while some players turning 29 still have currency. 

[Queanbeyan Demon 6,694]

1 hour ago, Skuit said:

Hear me out: is it possible that Trac knows he'll never get back to seriously playing, and he and his beloved club are on the verge of orchestrating one of the greatest draft heists in history, perhaps getting revenge on Collingwood at the same time? 

I absolutely love your idea @Skuit. But it falls down in one area. Such a strategy would require a level of execution that is far beyond anyone involved in the AFL. They're just not that smart.

[layzie 32,717]

The funny thing is that it's not like he's chasing his first flag. 

Does Christian actually want to win anything in future? Or is it going to be all about the ratings and getting eyeballs on him each week in 90,000 crowds.

Smells of 'me' and not 'we'.

[DeeSpencer 24,681]

Remember when we nearly had Tracc killed I said we needed to announce an investigation, find some room for improvements in our medical protocols and show Tracc a little love. Did that happen - no.

I’ve also been saying all year Gawn’s time was up and it was well and truly time for a fresh captain. Nope, didn’t happen.

I don’t agree with what he’s done but maybe Tracc will change his tune if we put someone in to the head of footy or CEO roles who represents a fresh voice with new ideas.

Why would you want to stay to play out your remaining prime years at a club that’s clearly in decline?

[Demonland 70,216]

39 minutes ago, Fanatique Demon said:

@demonland, where is my post from a few hours ago about RDB in ‘65?

Moved into this thread. No need for 2 Trac threads.

[Jaded No More 67,598]

1 minute ago, Dee-tonator said:

 

Yet Trac is being hounded for preferring to keep personal matters confidential. I

What part of this being played out in the media screams personal and confidential to you? 

[Jaded No More 67,598]

2 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

 

Why would you want to stay to play out your remaining prime years at a club that’s clearly in decline?

Genuine question, are the Pies not in decline?

Old list, no first round pick. What makes them more lucrative than Melbourne?

[Bates Mate 4,422]

17 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

He’s a big star of the competition as it is. If the reports are true, I think it’s more about increasing his “brand” and social media presence, and going to one of the big Melbourne clubs would do that. 

His brand is already one of if not the biggest in the AFL. I don't get this part of it

[Sir Why You Little 36,584]

1 hour ago, Demonland said:

 

Well Said Garry

FIX THE PROBLEMS INSIDE….

Do not Trade…

[ElDiablo14 4,903]

2 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

What part of this being played out in the media screams personal and confidential to you? 

Yep, exactly. He could send an open letter via the club or his management to request privacy, that he is dealing with personal and mental struggles. And that he will speak when ready.

Instead, leak here leak there ... Keep quiet and head in the sand.

[dazzledavey36 52,690]

9 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

Remember when we nearly had Tracc killed I said we needed to announce an investigation, find some room for improvements in our medical protocols and show Tracc a little love. Did that happen - no.

I’ve also been saying all year Gawn’s time was up and it was well and truly time for a fresh captain. Nope, didn’t happen.

I don’t agree with what he’s done but maybe Tracc will change his tune if we put someone in to the head of footy or CEO roles who represents a fresh voice with new ideas.

Why would you want to stay to play out your remaining prime years at a club that’s clearly in decline?

Agree 100% with this.

[layzie 32,717]

36 minutes ago, The Stigga said:

WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT!!!???

I was going to say earlier that Trac has gone full Hollywood Petracca and NWO.

[Jack7 521]

This time last year,Goodwin said on numerous occasions "we won't trade Brodie Grundy under any circumstances"

This trade will get done as was Grundy's.

As long as we keep Clarry and Viney,i'm happy to lose Trac,he's a self centrered sook who runs his own selfish agenda in a team environment,a culture killer or the 10% we had left.

Let's get the best deal and move on,he's 29 and won't return to his best after this mental trauma.

 

 

Edited August 26 by Jack7

[DeeSpencer 24,681]

5 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

Genuine question, are the Pies not in decline?

Old list, no first round pick. What makes them more lucrative than Melbourne?

Logical reasons:

N. Daicos.

The coach/game plan/general fitness of the side.

Otherwise sure there’s age concerns. And Im sure he’d look past them for the big crowds, big sponsorships etc.

But N Daicos alone puts Collingwood closer to a flag than we are.

[Jaded No More 67,598]

Just now, DeeSpencer said:

Logical reasons:

N. Daicos.

The coach/game plan/general fitness of the side.

Otherwise sure there’s age concerns. And Im sure he’d look past them for the big crowds, big sponsorships etc.

But N Daicos alone puts Collingwood closer to a flag than we are.

One player? Really? Coz Judd didn’t help Carlton. Nor did Ablett help Gold Coast. 
One player does not a club make. He sure didn’t help them this year. Hell he couldn’t even help them make finals. 
 

The big crowds and sponsorships is the real reason and we all know it. Going from 500,000 followers to 1,000,000 followers means his paid posts double and triple in worth. 

[Gawndy the Great 9,008]

Just now, Jack7 said:

This time last year,Goodwin said on numerous occasions "we won't trade Brodie Grundy under any circumstances"

This trade will get done as was Grundy's.

As long as we keep Clarry and Viney,i'm happy to lose Trac,he's a self centrered sook who runs his own selfish agenda in a team environment,a culture killer.

Let's get the best deal and move on,he's 29 and won't return to his best after this mental trauma.

 

 

Yep 👍. It’s now about being fairly compensated. We need 2 firsts and a starting 22 player.

I just don’t see why Richmond isn’t being discussed. They tick all the boxes. Does it work for them though? Not playing finals wasn’t on his Christmas wish list. 

Pick 1 would be hard to part with,  but they’ll pick up a few more in the coming years. 

[Billy 2,460]

12 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

Genuine question, are the Pies not in decline?

Old list, no first round pick. What makes them more lucrative than Melbourne?

Unfortunately about 500k supporters 

[Ted Lasso 18,739]

2 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

Logical reasons:

N. Daicos.

The coach/game plan/general fitness of the side.

Otherwise sure there’s age concerns. And Im sure he’d look past them for the big crowds, big sponsorships etc.

But N Daicos alone puts Collingwood closer to a flag than we are.

I don't buy into the age being a problem for them either, they'll always be attractive to players, they'll hit the free agency market and continue to refresh on the run the same way Geelong have really successfully, 

they're a lot like an NBA side in a way, their entire list management strategy is about putting the best possible supporting cast around the Daicos boys.

[Hellaintabadplacetobe 4,282]

23 minutes ago, Gawndy the Great said:

G- brace yourself it’s gonna happen. There no walking this back. He has torched other players in the club. If they don’t trade him, I’d be less worried about the opposition players on the field. 

Trac is no doubt one of our all time greats. We will not be the same team without him but honestly the way he has torched us, we simply have to find the right trade.

If anyone thinks this year was a disaster, just imagine how bad things will get in-house next year if he is still at the club.

What a fricken mess.

[Jeremy 941]

Can we trade Trac for McKay then trade McKay for two top 10 picks ?