2 minutes ago, Whispering_Jack said:

The 10 most valuable players this trade period, in the eyes of Kane Cornes.

Cornes recognises the importance of McVee even if plenty of his team's supporters don't.

A big loss.

6 minutes ago, bing181 said:

Cornes recognises the importance of McVee even if plenty of his team's supporters don't.

A big loss.

He doesn't, which is why he has Leek Aleer ahead of him!

Today’s hot potatoes ~

• Cal Wilkie recommits to the Saints after Bulldogs pursued him with a significant offer.

• Tom Morris claims that Christian Petracca has felt for the last few months that Melbourne was pushing him out. “Then on Monday he spoke to Damien Hardwick and Matthew Nicks. He will soon choose between the Suns and the Crows and it is a genuine 50/50."

NOTE: Many attendees at the best and fairest would have had a somewhat different impression about the situation, but Morris should know, given his intimate involvement with the inner workings of Brand Petracca.

• Cal Twomey was also talking about the decision Tracc has to make in coming days. “It is line ball whether it is Adelaide or Gold Coast. He is on the move, it is just about what the deal looks like.” Twomey also believes Charlie Curnow is in the mix for the Suns who can’t fit both of them onto their list.

• Tasmania's full list rules have been revealed.

The Devils will be given picks No.1, 3, 5*, 7*, 9, 11*, 13* in year one, No.5* and 9 in year two and three. Picks with * must be traded.

They will get 11 first round picks over their first three years and six of those have to be traded.

The AFL wants the other struggling clubs to be able to access other early picks. The clubs who lose players to Tasmania will be given at least one, maybe two floating picks.

The Devils will also have a $5 million sign-on bonus.

• Cal Twomey opines, “If you are Tasmania, do you offer Nick Daicos in 2028 an 8-year deal worth $2 million plus, as well as a $3 million sign-on fee? They have so much to play with.”

• James Hird on the centre bounce being removed -  "I think it is a bad decision re the centre bounce. it just favours the tallest guy in the ruck. You want guys with craft. I am disappointed it is gone."

NOTE: Max should be happy about this.  

• Tiger  defender Tylar Young has requested a trade to West Coast. 

AND JUST IN 

• Christian Petracca will travel to Gold Coast to meet with the Suns in person. 

More to come, no doubt

1 hour ago, Whispering_Jack said:

AND JUST IN

• Christian Petracca will travel to Gold Coast to meet with the Suns in person. 

Can he fit Tom Morris in his suitcase?

Edited Wednesday at 06:424 days by The Third Eye

20 minutes ago, The Third Eye said:

Can he fit Tom Morris in his suitcase?

Irrelevant as long as he brings Bailey Humphrey back on the return flight.

1 hour ago, Whispering_Jack said:

Today’s hot potatoes ~

• Cal Wilkie recommits to the Saints after Bulldogs pursued him with a significant offer.

• Tom Morris claims that Christian Petracca has felt for the last few months that Melbourne was pushing him out. “Then on Monday he spoke to Damien Hardwick and Matthew Nicks. He will soon choose between the Suns and the Crows and it is a genuine 50/50."

NOTE: Many attendees at the best and fairest would have had a somewhat different impression about the situation, but Morris should know, given his intimate involvement with the inner workings of Brand Petracca.

• Cal Twomey was also talking about the decision Tracc has to make in coming days. “It is line ball whether it is Adelaide or Gold Coast. He is on the move, it is just about what the deal looks like.” Twomey also believes Charlie Curnow is in the mix for the Suns who can’t fit both of them onto their list.

• Tasmania's full list rules have been revealed.

The Devils will be given picks No.1, 3, 5*, 7*, 9, 11*, 13* in year one, No.5* and 9 in year two and three. Picks with * must be traded.

They will get 11 first round picks over their first three years and six of those have to be traded.

The AFL wants the other struggling clubs to be able to access other early picks. The clubs who lose players to Tasmania will be given at least one, maybe two floating picks.

The Devils will also have a $5 million sign-on bonus.

• Cal Twomey opines, “If you are Tasmania, do you offer Nick Daicos in 2028 an 8-year deal worth $2 million plus, as well as a $3 million sign-on fee? They have so much to play with.”

• James Hird on the centre bounce being removed -  "I think it is a bad decision re the centre bounce. it just favours the tallest guy in the ruck. You want guys with craft. I am disappointed it is gone."

NOTE: Max should be happy about this.  

• Tiger  defender Tylar Young has requested a trade to West Coast. 

AND JUST IN 

• Christian Petracca will travel to Gold Coast to meet with the Suns in person. 

More to come, no doubt

Geez I hope Daicos goes to Tassie. I think the AFL will want to promote this big time. We just need Pies to crash out of the 8 next year and I think he’ll start to see the lure. Pies are no doubt clearing a lot of cap space now to offer something for him to remain until 2035.

If the Ttav deal does come though and we get him off our books, do we make a huge play for Butters next year?

We would definitely have cap space to go after him and I think he compliment our midfield very well.

Hopefully Lamby is in his managers ear and Port have a shocker and we sneak into the 8 or get very close and convince players that we are back on the up.

On 30/09/2025 at 17:42, bing181 said:

Cornes recognises the importance of McVee even if plenty of his team's supporters don't.

A big loss.

2024 form a big loss.

2025 form very ordinary, didn’t finish top ten in B&F.

Would we rather he stayed - yes.

On this years form we will find an adequate replacement.

Having plucked him from oblivion, for him to leave at the first is disappointing!

Edited Wednesday at 22:533 days by D4Life

18 hours ago, rumpole said:

Irrelevant as long as he brings Bailey Humphrey back on the return flight.

What if he brought back Flanders, pick 6 and an offer from GC to pay all of his salary and a bit of Flanders?

On 30/09/2025 at 17:37, Whispering_Jack said:

The 10 most valuable players this trade period, in the eyes of Kane Cornes.

On 30/09/2025 at 17:42, bing181 said:

Cornes recognises the importance of McVee even if plenty of his team's supporters don't.

A big loss.

On 30/09/2025 at 17:49, adonski said:

He doesn't, which is why he has Leek Aleer ahead of him!

Who came in at 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15? That tells me much more than the nine listed before Judd.

Does anyone have a better way of listening to trade radio other than the AFL app?

Talk about clunky..

• Sam Edmond reports that Clayton Oliver will meet with new coach Steven King today to discuss a role change. 

• the story accelerated and next thing Tom Morris reported that Melbourne has told Clayton Oliver today they can't guarantee him a spot in the senior team in 2026, and would be happy to facilitate a fair trade if he can find a new home. If not, VFL football beckons. Clayton Oliver is apparently "frustrated" about what’s happening. On top of all that the Dees are said to be willing to pay $3.5 million over 5 years to get Oliver off the books.

• Lions premiership forward Callum ah Chee requests trade to the Crows. Brisbane's Deven Robertson requests trade to West Coast.

• Cal Twomey believes the race for Charlie Curnow is down to one team, with the Sydney Swans well ahead in the charge for the dual Coleman Medalist. 

• the Melbourne Football Club released a statement regarding the reported meeting with Clayton Oliver. The Demons say that Oliver is free to explore his options if he wishes after being told of the club's plans under new coach Steven King.

• James Hird reckons, "The Adelaide Crows could well and truly do with Clayton Oliver," while others are speculating that Collingwood might be his best home. 

Is anyone interested in what Connor Buderick is doing after all that?

The first day of the Free Agency period is being overshadowed by trade news but I will be back once some information on that score is available. Meanwhile -

• the Lions have confirmed defender Brandon Starcevich is leaving the club to join the Eagles.

• "Melbourne will ask for players and I am sure Bailey Humphrey will be at the top of the list." - Cal Twomey on Christian Petracca choosing Gold Coast

• Sam Edmund says he believes a Bailey Humphrey trade will happen (via Trade Radio). Lo and behold, later in the same day, Callum Twomey reports that Humphrey has just caught up with Steven King and Nathan Jones. Gold Coast adamant he is not up for trade.

Time to come home Bailey!

• Christian Petracca's trade request to Gold Coast comes as Sam Flanders met with Melbourne again this morning. Flanders caught up for coffee with new Demons coach Steven King and midfield assistant Nathan Jones.

• and the Giants are all in on Clayton Oliver as it stands right now and the TR panel are talking about how Oliver could grow the GWS midfield?

• add Fremantle to the list of interested clubs in out-of-favour Hawthorn defender Jai Serong.

• St Kilda captain Jack Steele has been informed by the club that he is “welcome” to explore opportunities at rival clubs.

• Magpies and Bulldogs won’t chase Steven May


• Silvagni, Spargo, De Koning and Worpel find new homes as free agents