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 October 1Oct 1 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 October 1Oct 1 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

Tom Morris says that if we ask for Humphrey for Petracca, GCS walk away from the deal.

On 02/10/2025 at 00:16, GS_1905 said:

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.

Looking at my keyboard, I'll assume that you hit the "t" when you meant "r", and "v" when you meant "c".

And away we go …

• "The most obvious trade request this season came from Rowan Marshall. Geelong are going to want to do this pretty cheaply. This one could get a little nasty. " - Kane Cornes

• Callum Twomey Collingwood has emerged as a contender for Clayton Oliver. The Pies have also made a play for Troy Chaplin as forwards coach to replace Scott Selwood. Contracted at Melbourne in 2026 and the Demons want to keep him.

• All signs point to the Sydney trade for Malcolm Rosas Jr happening today.

• Charlie Spargo is a Kangaroo. Demons get an end of second round pick.

• Carlton is among the clubs with some interest in Gold Coast's Ben Ainsworth.

• Matt Rosa of Essendon on Zach Merrett - "He's a champion of our club. He is a required player. He's stated frustrations but we are really clear that we want to work through that. No he hasn't (officially requested a trade). We have been really clear that we won't entertain a trade"

• David Walls (Fremantle) re Judd McVee - "We have started chats with Melbourne which will progress this afternoon.

• Sam Edmund - Hawthorn has met with Bailey Humphrey, with the Hawks well and truly among the list of potential suitors.

• Gold Coast is resolute that Bailey Humphrey will not be included in any Christian Petracca deal. As per a post above, Tom Morris says that if the Dees ask for Humphrey for Petracca, the Suns walk away from the deal.

Who is going to tell Petracca’s camp that GCS aren’t interested in a trade for him?

• "We have been honest with Christian that he is a contracted superstar at our club. If someone wants to come and get one of our best players then it's up to them to come with the best deal to suit us" - Tim Lamb re Christian Petracca

Standoff.

The morning started on a bad note for Kane Cornes and just got worse.

• "I think you give 6 and 17 for Petracca ... that is more than fair for him. He is a better player than Dan Rioli, and Rioli got them pick 6." - Kane Cornes on what is fair for Christian Petracca.

NOTE: I checked and Cornes was wrong. These were the terms of the Rioli trade:-

Traded Player:

Daniel Rioli: Richmond Tigers defender joins Gold Coast Suns on a five-year contract.

Trade Terms:

Gold Coast Suns Receive:

Daniel Rioli Picks 51, 61, 70, and 76

Richmond Tigers Receive:

• Picks 6 and 23

Next time, please do your research.

This set the tone for a day of commentary bordering on the inane and sometimes comical.

• "The tension in this discussion is whether Geelong should give up a pick in this year's draft or next year's draft. St Kilda is more interested in next year's draft." - Tom Morris on Rowan Marshall

• "The most simplistic view in all of this is that is not the case. People will say this has been planted from the Merrett camp to destabilise Essendon. I have been chasing this story for several weeks." - Tom Morris on the view the Zach Merrett camp leaked the Essendon drugs story

• Tom Morris (dramatically) - Adelaide took a look at Clayton Oliver but pulled out leaving the available choice to Collingwood and GWS Giants. Meanwhile, Oliver completes a medical at GWS as Collingwood plans a meeting.

• "I feel like at Melbourne I played the small forward role and it gave me good building blocks but it was a rigid role, without freedom. I spoke to North about playing a role with a bit more freedom. I play my best when playing on instinct." - Charlie Spargo

•  DONE DEAL - the first trade is in.  Paperwork has been lodged on the Liam Reidy trade. Carlton will get Reidy and Picks 53 and 71, Fremantle will get Picks 50 and 68.

• GCS player Brayden Fiorini has nominated Essendon as his new home.

• DONE DEAL - Sydney has secured a trade for Malcolm Rosas jnr.

The two clubs have agreed a deal that will see Sydney land Rosas and Pick 62, while Gold Coast will receive Picks 51 and 69.

• Callum Twomey - Over the past week multiple clubs have reached out directly to Nick Daicos & to his management to gauge any interest he has in a move.

• Saints and Suns reportedly agree to a pick 7/Sam Flanders trade.

• a complicated pick swap is being hatched between Brisbane, Fremantle and West Coast for Brandon Starcevich.

* my hunch is that it could unlock the McVee trade.

This quote from Charlie sums up the Goodwin era for me, it was a success on the whole but very robotic;

• "I feel like at Melbourne I played the small forward role and it gave me good building blocks but it was a rigid role, without freedom. I spoke to North about playing a role with a bit more freedom. I play my best when playing on instinct." - Charlie Spargo

If King can let the boys play on natural instinct a little more, we will be infinitely better to watch - sure, we might get a few heavy touch ups but we lose a lot anyway

1 hour ago, BW511 said:

This quote from Charlie sums up the Goodwin era for me, it was a success on the whole but very robotic;

• "I feel like at Melbourne I played the small forward role and it gave me good building blocks but it was a rigid role, without freedom. I spoke to North about playing a role with a bit more freedom. I play my best when playing on instinct." - Charlie Spargo

If King can let the boys play on natural instinct a little more, we will be infinitely better to watch - sure, we might get a few heavy touch ups but we lose a lot anyway

changing out style might even revitalise our wanna-way star petracca..?

1 hour ago, BW511 said:

This quote from Charlie sums up the Goodwin era for me, it was a success on the whole but very robotic;

• "I feel like at Melbourne I played the small forward role and it gave me good building blocks but it was a rigid role, without freedom. I spoke to North about playing a role with a bit more freedom. I play my best when playing on instinct." - Charlie Spargo

If King can let the boys play on natural instinct a little more, we will be infinitely better to watch - sure, we might get a few heavy touch ups but we lose a lot anyway

crowbot-alike

goodwin very much came from the neil craig school of playing to a system-based approach

12 hours ago, Whispering_Jack said:

The morning started on a bad note for Kane Cornes and just got worse.

• "I think you give 6 and 17 for Petracca ... that is more than fair for him. He is a better player than Dan Rioli, and Rioli got them pick 6." - Kane Cornes on what is fair for Christian Petracca.

NOTE: I checked and Cornes was wrong. These were the terms of the Rioli trade:-

Traded Player:

Daniel Rioli: Richmond Tigers defender joins Gold Coast Suns on a five-year contract.

Trade Terms:

Gold Coast Suns Receive:

Daniel Rioli Picks 51, 61, 70, and 76

Richmond Tigers Receive:

• Picks 6 and 23

Next time, please do your research.

This set the tone for a day of commentary bordering on the inane and sometimes comical.

• "The tension in this discussion is whether Geelong should give up a pick in this year's draft or next year's draft. St Kilda is more interested in next year's draft." - Tom Morris on Rowan Marshall

• "The most simplistic view in all of this is that is not the case. People will say this has been planted from the Merrett camp to destabilise Essendon. I have been chasing this story for several weeks." - Tom Morris on the view the Zach Merrett camp leaked the Essendon drugs story

• Tom Morris (dramatically) - Adelaide took a look at Clayton Oliver but pulled out leaving the available choice to Collingwood and GWS Giants. Meanwhile, Oliver completes a medical at GWS as Collingwood plans a meeting.

• "I feel like at Melbourne I played the small forward role and it gave me good building blocks but it was a rigid role, without freedom. I spoke to North about playing a role with a bit more freedom. I play my best when playing on instinct." - Charlie Spargo

•  DONE DEAL - the first trade is in.  Paperwork has been lodged on the Liam Reidy trade. Carlton will get Reidy and Picks 53 and 71, Fremantle will get Picks 50 and 68.

• GCS player Brayden Fiorini has nominated Essendon as his new home.

• DONE DEAL - Sydney has secured a trade for Malcolm Rosas jnr.

The two clubs have agreed a deal that will see Sydney land Rosas and Pick 62, while Gold Coast will receive Picks 51 and 69.

• Callum Twomey - Over the past week multiple clubs have reached out directly to Nick Daicos & to his management to gauge any interest he has in a move.

• Saints and Suns reportedly agree to a pick 7/Sam Flanders trade.

• a complicated pick swap is being hatched between Brisbane, Fremantle and West Coast for Brandon Starcevich.

* my hunch is that it could unlock the McVee trade.

Love the fact checking on Cornes (and his minions who followed with the same thoughts). These AFL Trade Radio commentators are like zombies lacking originality of thought. What are they going to come up with for their zinger of the day?

12 hours ago, Whispering_Jack said:

• a complicated pick swap is being hatched between Brisbane, Fremantle and West Coast for Brandon Starcevich.

* my hunch is that it could unlock the McVee trade.

excellent hunch

12 hours ago, Whispering_Jack said:

The morning started on a bad note for Kane Cornes and just got worse.

• "I think you give 6 and 17 for Petracca ... that is more than fair for him. He is a better player than Dan Rioli, and Rioli got them pick 6." - Kane Cornes on what is fair for Christian Petracca.

NOTE: I checked and Cornes was wrong. These were the terms of the Rioli trade:-

Traded Player:

Daniel Rioli: Richmond Tigers defender joins Gold Coast Suns on a five-year contract.

Trade Terms:

Gold Coast Suns Receive:

Daniel Rioli Picks 51, 61, 70, and 76

Richmond Tigers Receive:

• Picks 6 and 23

Next time, please do your research.

This set the tone for a day of commentary bordering on the inane and sometimes comical.

• "The tension in this discussion is whether Geelong should give up a pick in this year's draft or next year's draft. St Kilda is more interested in next year's draft." - Tom Morris on Rowan Marshall

• "The most simplistic view in all of this is that is not the case. People will say this has been planted from the Merrett camp to destabilise Essendon. I have been chasing this story for several weeks." - Tom Morris on the view the Zach Merrett camp leaked the Essendon drugs story

• Tom Morris (dramatically) - Adelaide took a look at Clayton Oliver but pulled out leaving the available choice to Collingwood and GWS Giants. Meanwhile, Oliver completes a medical at GWS as Collingwood plans a meeting.

• "I feel like at Melbourne I played the small forward role and it gave me good building blocks but it was a rigid role, without freedom. I spoke to North about playing a role with a bit more freedom. I play my best when playing on instinct." - Charlie Spargo

•  DONE DEAL - the first trade is in.  Paperwork has been lodged on the Liam Reidy trade. Carlton will get Reidy and Picks 53 and 71, Fremantle will get Picks 50 and 68.

• GCS player Brayden Fiorini has nominated Essendon as his new home.

• DONE DEAL - Sydney has secured a trade for Malcolm Rosas jnr.

The two clubs have agreed a deal that will see Sydney land Rosas and Pick 62, while Gold Coast will receive Picks 51 and 69.

• Callum Twomey - Over the past week multiple clubs have reached out directly to Nick Daicos & to his management to gauge any interest he has in a move.

• Saints and Suns reportedly agree to a pick 7/Sam Flanders trade.

• a complicated pick swap is being hatched between Brisbane, Fremantle and West Coast for Brandon Starcevich.

* my hunch is that it could unlock the McVee trade.

also got us a good pick

8 minutes ago, Chelly said:

Love the fact checking on Cornes (and his minions who followed with the same thoughts). These AFL Trade Radio commentators are like zombies lacking originality of thought. What are they going to come up with for their zinger of the day?

The obvious one would be one about Kozzy Pickett being blindsided into signing his contract extension and wants out.

AFL Trade Radio just blew up. Tom Morris departed from the script:

"Bailey Humphrey is intriguing me. Clubs are still agitating to get him out of the Suns. There is a view Damien Hardwick is somewhat sympathetic to Humphrey's personal situation."