15 minutes ago, Oxdee said:

It’s a major concern that trac hasn’t come out to the media to quash the rumours. It’s as if he is happy with the noise persisting. 
 

I'd assume most of the team would and should have some grievances.
 

Trac's silence can be interpreted multiple ways to suit different theories.  I assume both he and the club are waiting until after the Collingwood game before having further talks. But then again I am interpreting it this way.

2 minutes ago, ChaserJ said:

 

WHAT DID HE SAY!?!?

Melbourne superstar Christian Petracca addressed his premiership teammates about his reported issues at the club this morning.

Petracca spoke with his teammates late morning at the club to discuss the speculation he was interested in a trade from the Demons.

The meeting was to provide clarity and understanding about what he had experienced in the wake of his life-threatening injuries in the King’s Birthday clash against Collingwood.

That included the physical and mental impact on him in the wake of suffering a ruptured spleen, four broken ribs and lacerated lung.

Melbourne has strongly denied it will consider trading him.

The Demons did not return calls.

Basically just as the headline says ..addressed his injuries KB and various concerns…trade speculation etc, Demons did not return calls 

Just now, Deestar9 said:

Basically just as the headline says ..addressed his injuries KB and various concerns…trade speculation etc, Demons did not return calls 

Presumably the Demons did not return calls line is regarding enquiries about the meeting and the content of what was discussed. 

So they know the topics that were discussed but not what was said?

not frustrating at all

1 minute ago, DubDee said:

So they know the topics that were discussed but not what was said?

not frustrating at all

You'll have to wait for the Tom Morris exclusive.

Be interesting to see what leaks following the meeting.

There was some speculation that ANB’s trade request only got leaked once the group were informed.

2 hours ago, Jaded No More said:

Most of the big clubs Trac would be interested in, would have to give up a star player to make room in their cap for him.

How do you imagine Carlton fit in his $5mil salary? Collingwood? 

They have to trade out to make space.

This is far more complicated than just satisfying us in a trade, you also need to take on a massive massive contract.

Jack Martins on decent coin, the salary cap is increasing, they could trade out Cerra (who is chronically injured) to make way.

If they wanted to (and who wouldn't) they could make it happen

21 minutes ago, Colm said:

Would be close enough I’d say maybe we’d want a second rounder thrown in.  They also have Battle and maybe Barrass coming in so could afford to lose him. 

Weddle is the full package. One of the best breakout out seasons I have seen for a long time. Will be hard to extract him from the Hawks.

Edited August 19, 2024Aug 19 by John Crow Batty

3 minutes ago, ChaserJ said:

There was some speculation that ANB’s trade request only got leaked once the group were informed.

I thought it was the other way around.  

20 minutes ago, jumbo returns said:

Go and go now :)

Get the best deal possible

It's going to be a great watching Windsor McVee Kosi JVR Petty Turner Howes Rivers Tholstrup Woey Brown AMW all start to build and build

imagine 

Marshall,  Saints first pick( 6 )and compensation for Josh battle (pick 7 ).

 

gives us as it stands currently picks 6 7 8 and Marshall !

He should address the public/fans! We deserve to know what he’s doing and why? 

Melbourne’s receptionist deserves a pay rise, what with all the calls they have to screen from Tom Morris

6 minutes ago, Demonland said:

You'll have to wait for the Tom Morris exclusive.

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.

9 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

Jack Martins on decent coin, the salary cap is increasing, they could trade out Cerra (who is chronically injured) to make way.

If they wanted to (and who wouldn't) they could make it happen

martin was on decent coin - his salary shrunk remarkably after the first two seasons; now he'd be on low coin

9 minutes ago, ChaserJ said:

Be interesting to see what leaks following the meeting.

There was some speculation that ANB’s trade request only got leaked once the group were informed.

other way around judging from anb's video - he'd had the conversation with goodwin, but not the larger playing group and he really didn't look happy that the news had got out

crom mate tells me he also met nicks from the crom before / after they played geelong

Edited August 19, 2024Aug 19 by whatwhat say what

8 minutes ago, Melonmonster said:

imagine 

Marshall,  Saints first pick( 6 )and compensation for Josh battle (pick 7 ).

 

gives us as it stands currently picks 6 7 8 and Marshall !

I don't think we're getting 6, 7 and one of the best rucks in the comp...

Would be closer to 6, 7 and a packet of chips. So maybe a future 2nd instead. Throw in Tim Membrey too.

Edited August 19, 2024Aug 19 by John Demonic

6 minutes ago, OhMyDees said:

He should address the public/fans! We deserve to know what he’s doing and why? 

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

Edited August 19, 2024Aug 19 by Rab D Nesbitt

1 minute ago, Rab D Nesbitt said:

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

Give him the coriander farm!

4 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

martin was on decent coin - his salary shrunk remarkably after the first two seasons; now he'd be on low coin

other way around judging from anb's video - he'd had the conversation with goodwin, but not the larger playing group and he really didn't look happy that the news had got out

crom mate tells me he also met nicks from the crom before / after they played geelong

I stand corrected, thanks @whatwhat say what & @Demonstone

In case you haven't seen @WalkingCivilWar training thread here is her exclusive photo of Tracc at training today.

2 minutes ago, ElDiablo14 said:

Give him the coriander farm!

Stop giving Geelong ideas.  

Edited August 19, 2024Aug 19 by Rab D Nesbitt

2 hours ago, Foopy on the telly said:

Haven’t heard from @goodwindees in a while. Always liked their content as the mail seems to always be spot on. Any chance you have some info regarding the club in recent months? All good if you’re bound by certain parameters.

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.  

1 minute ago, Demonland said:

In case you haven't seen @WalkingCivilWar training thread here is her exclusive photo of Tracc at training today.

He is holding a black fence and I can see white clouds in the sky!

2 hours ago, No. 31 said:

Agree 100% ... so many eager to turn on Tracc when we all know his injury situation was really badly mishandled. A diplomacy offensive is required, not throwing stones his way.

 

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...?)