Christian Petracca

[Demonland 70,216]

Just now, Jaded No More said:

Thank god because I was worried we were looking to trade him for Peter Wright 🙄

[SthSea22 483]

Media blowing it up as usual

He has every right to be upset with the direction of the FC 

Maybe the kick that we need to start recruiting needs

[At the break of Gawn 4,400]

5 minutes ago, Demonland said:

 

Still not addressing the fact he’s unhappy with the club in the first place.

[Jaded No More 67,598]

Just now, At the break of Gawn said:

Still not addressing the fact he’s unhappy with the club in the first place.

How about we wait to read the statement first before having a meltdown?

[reynolds46 1,039]

1 hour ago, 58er said:

Really what are you on about? Nothing has been said or intimated of any link whatsoever.

Are you just being mischievous or can’t stand the silence about our two champs. 

Trac is going through a tough time and his family have ( in supportive ways as his ethnics would demand) are having to deal with a very sad and long recovery from a dangerous accident on the field. 

Clarry is really struggling fitness wise  but trying to be the best he can at this stage of the season. A forward pocket /half forward flank with cameo role on the ball is what Goody should do on the field to make best use of his ability at this stage for the team and himself. 

Are you happy or can you see a real link in my summary? Hope not because none exists and why should it? 

that was the point of my question, why is Clayton even mentioned in this thread?

 

[dazzledavey36 52,690]

1 hour ago, Sydee said:

Exactly - contrast Butters and JHF with our midfield in terms of ability to hit targets with smart kicks they are light years apart

Quality Mids who can get speed on the ball and kick well and find targets consistently should be our #1 priority in this pre season 

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Butters is a genuine jet.

He's up there as one of my favourite players to watch in the competition and especially Saturday night where he turned it on.

He's proving that you don't need to be a big bustling midfielder to be one of the very best in the competition.

His movement around stoppages and ability to manoeuvre his way around tight situations is ridiculous. 

This is another reason why you can never question Jason Taylor amongst other things. He was trying desperately hard to trade up to select Butters but unfortunately we couldn't pull it off.

He's just got the eye for talent.

[Demon17 5,021]

Tom Morris is a misogynistic hack sacked by Fox. 

How he back in the media is due to some redemptive [censored] peddled by Hutchinson. Boys club.

At 9 he'll have clickbait kpi's to  meet.

Achieved this week thanks to demonland.

Will we never learn

[Kick_It_To_Pickett 3,291]

23 minutes ago, Demonland said:

 

We don’t want the Club to confirm he won’t be traded, we hold the cards, that’s obvious. We want to know what the hell is going on that has made him unhappy, why this was leaked and what we are doing to right the ship. I’ll hold fire until I see what comes out, but it sounds like more tone deaf responses 

[dees189227 12,020]

Just received & read perts email. 

Seems pretty straightforward. 

[Jaded No More 67,598]

Yep a pretty obvious “we are talking to key players about improvements going forward and Trac is going nowhere”. 

We are doing the right thing reviewing where we are at and trying to leave no stone unturned in returning back to final contention. 
 

Cue the meltdowns that our club is falling apart and everyone is unhappy. 

[Kick_It_To_Pickett 3,291]

Well the statement is in. It says he isn’t leaving, but also says tht he has expressed frustrations. Tracc needs to talk

[Demonland 70,216]

 

[Adam The God 29,291]

4 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Butters is a genuine jet.

He's up there as one of my favourite players to watch in the competition and especially Saturday night where he turned it on.

He's proving that you don't need to be a big bustling midfielder to be one of the very best in the competition.

His movement around stoppages and ability to manoeuvre his way around tight situations is ridiculous. 

This is another reason why you can never question Jason Taylor amongst other things. He was trying desperately hard to trade up to select Butters but unfortunately we couldn't pull it off.

He's just got the eye for talent.

Imagine if we'd managed to land Butters. Our midfield would have just about perfect balance.

[Demonland 70,216]

Dear Members,

Following the media speculation last night regarding Christian Petracca, I want to take the opportunity to provide clarity to you all. 

Christian is an integral and much-loved member of the Melbourne Football Club. He is a key pillar of our club’s future, and we value him immensely, not only as a player, but as a person and a leader.

He has been an important member of our football program since he walked through the doors in 2014 and is contracted until the end of the 2029 season. He will remain in the red and blue until at least the end of his contract and hopefully beyond.

Following his season-ending injury in June, Christian is still very much in a recovery and rehabilitation period and his health and well-being remain the club’s priority. He recently spent some time away in Noosa with his fiancé Bella, and I know staff, players, coaches and our supporters were thrilled to see him back at the club late last week as he commenced some very light training. 

As we approach the end of the season, we have commenced discussions with a cross section of players, coaches and staff within our football program to discuss the improvements we need to make to return to the level we expect from our AFL program.  

The 2024 season has been disappointing for us all and we must quickly turn our attention to what is required moving forward, both on and off the field, to ensure we climb back up the ladder. 

A key part of this process is openly discussing any opportunities we identify where we can seek to improve. Over recent weeks there have been conversations with many of our leaders, Christian included, about our opportunities for growth. These conversations have been open and constructive, with the purpose of ensuring that together we achieve the success we know our AFL program is capable of.

Conversations like these are a regular part of footy and will continue over the next few weeks, as we map out a clear path towards ensuring our AFL program is back in finals contention in 2025.

Importantly, this process starts now, and Goody, Max and the entire football program look forward to finishing the season strongly and playing a brand of footy that makes you, our members, proud over the coming two weeks.

Regards,

Gary Pert

[Fuchsias Forever 38]

[Chook 14,988]

Just now, Kick_It_To_Pickett said:

Well the statement is in. It says he isn’t leaving, but also says tht he has expressed frustrations. Tracc needs to talk

I can see the 360 interview now. "To be honest, it's just been tough not playing and being out there with the boys. But the club has been great and Bella has been great so…"

Nothing he says will really quell any speculation. It'll go on until the trade period is over.

[Fanatique Demon 2,621]

30 minutes ago, Demonland said:

 

Got it. 

[ElDiablo14 4,903]

4 minutes ago, Kick_It_To_Pickett said:

We don’t want the Club to confirm he won’t be traded, we hold the cards, that’s obvious. We want to know what the hell is going on that has made him unhappy, why this was leaked and what we are doing to right the ship. I’ll hold fire until I see what comes out, but it sounds like more tone deaf responses 

The person reporting may be just gas lighting or fabricating the story.

I have a lot of contempt to most journos these days, I will believe it when it comes from the club or player.

[FreedFromDesire 583]

"As we approach the end of the season, we have commenced discussions with a cross section of players, coaches and staff within our football program to discuss the improvements we need to make to return to the level we expect from our AFL program.  

The 2024 season has been disappointing for us all and we must quickly turn our attention to what is required moving forward, both on and off the field, to ensure we climb back up the ladder. 

A key part of this process is openly discussing any opportunities we identify where we can seek to improve. Over recent weeks there have been conversations with many of our leaders, Christian included, about our opportunities for growth. These conversations have been open and constructive, with the purpose of ensuring that together we achieve the success we know our AFL program is capable of.

Conversations like these are a regular part of footy and will continue over the next few weeks, as we map out a clear path towards ensuring our AFL program is back in finals contention in 2025."

 

This section in particular is perfectly said. Really good statement by Gary and the club.

[Fanatique Demon 2,621]

Hard to copy and paste because it is in white type. Need someone to save it and change the font colour. I can’t do that right now. 

[Ted Lasso 18,739]

Must say it doesn't inspire confidence. 

[Demonland 70,216]

1 minute ago, Fanatique Demon said:

Hard to copy and paste because it is in white type. Need someone to save it and change the font colour. I can’t do that right now. 

 

[Heart Beats True 1,070]

4 minutes ago, Demonland said:

Dear Members,

Following the media speculation last night regarding Christian Petracca, I want to take the opportunity to provide clarity to you all. 

Christian is an integral and much-loved member of the Melbourne Football Club. He is a key pillar of our club’s future, and we value him immensely, not only as a player, but as a person and a leader.

He has been an important member of our football program since he walked through the doors in 2014 and is contracted until the end of the 2029 season. He will remain in the red and blue until at least the end of his contract and hopefully beyond.

Following his season-ending injury in June, Christian is still very much in a recovery and rehabilitation period and his health and well-being remain the club’s priority. He recently spent some time away in Noosa with his fiancé Bella, and I know staff, players, coaches and our supporters were thrilled to see him back at the club late last week as he commenced some very light training. 

As we approach the end of the season, we have commenced discussions with a cross section of players, coaches and staff within our football program to discuss the improvements we need to make to return to the level we expect from our AFL program.  

The 2024 season has been disappointing for us all and we must quickly turn our attention to what is required moving forward, both on and off the field, to ensure we climb back up the ladder. 

A key part of this process is openly discussing any opportunities we identify where we can seek to improve. Over recent weeks there have been conversations with many of our leaders, Christian included, about our opportunities for growth. These conversations have been open and constructive, with the purpose of ensuring that together we achieve the success we know our AFL program is capable of.

Conversations like these are a regular part of footy and will continue over the next few weeks, as we map out a clear path towards ensuring our AFL program is back in finals contention in 2025.

Importantly, this process starts now, and Goody, Max and the entire football program look forward to finishing the season strongly and playing a brand of footy that makes you, our members, proud over the coming two weeks.

Regards,

Gary Pert

Very straight bat response as expected and needed. Let’s hope that the words actually truly lead to action and change. Onwards and upwards.

[Jaded No More 67,598]

4 minutes ago, Ted Lasso said:

Must say it doesn't inspire confidence. 

What exactly did you want him to say?

He didn't sugar coat the truth, and it's obvious there are issues at the club. You don't go from top 4 to bottom 6 if everything is sunshine and rainbows.

At least they are trying to do something about it, and talking to our best players and leaders is a very good start.

You'd be worried if everyone internally was happy and saw nothing that needed fixing wouldn't you?

I would be annoyed if any of our leaders were happy about this season, or our coaches for that matter.

Edited August 13 by Jaded No More

[Demonsone 1,941]

Why do clubs have to respond to poor journalism yer journalists will not retract or apologise???