1 minute ago, Demon Forever said:

True, but it provides GC with even more leverage

Wasn’t the word that he would be committed to us if a trade could get done?

5 minutes ago, LePig said:

They haven’t had a player of tracs quality since gaz junior. It’s not only from an on field perspective that he makes them better with a fresh start, he brings soooo much attention with his cheffing hustle and grows both their club and the game in Queensland. They either cough up Humphrey now or he forces a trade next year whether it be us or another vic club. They’re only delaying the inevitable with all of his family issues which

9 minutes ago, LePig said:

They haven’t had a player of tracs quality since gaz junior. It’s not only from an on field perspective that he makes them better with a fresh start, he brings soooo much attention with his cheffing hustle and grows both their club and the game in Queensland. They either cough up Humphrey now or he forces a trade next year whether it be us or another vic club. They’re only delaying the inevitable with all of his family issues which keep coming up.

and consequently not experienced in landing a big fish!

Just now, Very Jaded said:

In terms of asking for a better deal in return for BH?

Yeah. Its just my view, no info linked to this position

This seems to be getting more and more into fantasy territory.

We're not getting players for Tracc.

Question is now do dees have the balls to not trade Tracc

1 minute ago, Very Jaded said:

I haven't done work since last Monday

My family may or may not be dead

I need this to end

Nor have I. I’ve played the sickie card a little too much this past week. But I’m not lying… this stress IS making me quite ill

My MFCSS is at an all time high right now, but realistically there’s no way Hawks could put together a package this late in the period given they’re still after Merrett

Unless Humphrey came out told them in advance that he’s able to get out, I think we’d be the only feasible trading party

FWIW Anna Scullie is accredited ( afl and aflw)

Just now, beelzebub said:

FWIW Anna Scullie is accredited ( afl and aflw)

That’s on paper.

1 minute ago, demoncat said:

Wasn’t the word that he would be committed to us if a trade could get done?

Correct.

He wants to come home and he would go basically anywhere.

we are the easiest option for this to occur

Just now, Ghostwriter said:

Nor have I. I’ve played the sickie card a little too much this past week. But I’m not lying… this stress IS making me quite ill

I've been trying to get swept up in Humphrey land, so I can avoid thinking about Clarry in orange and crying.

The complexion + hair colour + orange jumper

2 minutes ago, Golden fist said:

This seems to be getting more and more into fantasy territory.

We're not getting players for Tracc.

Question is now do dees have the balls to not trade Tracc

You know what because of why?

1 minute ago, Golden fist said:

This seems to be getting more and more into fantasy territory.

We're not getting players for Tracc.

Question is now do dees have the balls to not trade Tracc

Zero chance this happens. We'll be forced to take picks in the end. The only question remains is what the picks going back to Gold Coast will look like.

18 minutes ago, Fritta and Turner said:

I'm 21 pages behind. Have I missed anything?

Demon Forever was on the toilet yesterday, twice.

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Just now, Demon Forever said:

Correct.

He wants to come home and he would go basically anywhere.

we are the easiest option for this to occur

An even more Melbourne thing to happen would be for us to convince Bailey to request a trade home and he does that only for us to get trumped at the death by Hawthorn.

1 minute ago, Very Jaded said:

I've been trying to get swept up in Humphrey land, so I can avoid thinking about Clarry in orange and crying.

I’m doing both. 😞

Just now, Demonland said:

An even more Melbourne thing to happen would be for us to convince Bailey to request a trade home and he does that only for us to get trump at the death by Hawthorn.

There is no chance in hell that Hawks have the assets to get this trade done, nor is there a chance in hell that Dimma gives Hawks a leg up by trading BH to them

GC are not budging when they have a very good offer on the table for a player they desperately want, why the hell would they give him up to a direct competitor for not Trac?

1 hour ago, Lucifers Hero said:

Nearly all AFL scribes get their info from player managers so that is no surprise.

VJ's point I think being, in this case, that it's not from GCFC, who are the ones in control of BH's destiny, not CP.

It's possible CP's management have a knowledge of GCFC's position, but why would GCFC necessarily be conveying the correct one?

3 minutes ago, mandeelorian said:

Zero chance this happens. We'll be forced to take picks in the end. The only question remains is what the picks going back to Gold Coast will look like.

Forced by who ? The pretend chef ? His wife?

Sorry nobody is forcing us to do anything unless we choose to do it - big difference

Just now, mandeelorian said:

Zero chance this happens. We'll be forced to take picks in the end. The only question remains is what the picks going back to Gold Coast will look like.

We will see.

Have a look at what has eventuated

• Player meets with clubs without GC knowledge and Player manager knowledge

• BH posts crypitc IG post (Take me home)

• 2nd Meeting after Cameron says its not happening

• Ainsworth coming out and saying he has personal issues

• Dees persistent in Baileys pursuit even afer being told a flat NO

• Player manager info

• More money and guaranteed more midfield minutes

There is a lot more than that and some I cant tell you about.

Its not 100% guaranteed because there are simply a few different angles to this, but the INTENT is there

1 minute ago, Very Jaded said:

There is no chance in hell that Hawks have the assets to get this trade done, nor is there a chance in hell that Dimma gives Hawks a leg up by trading BH to them

GC are not budging when they have a very good offer on the table for a player they desperately want, why the hell would they give him up to a direct competitor for not Trac?

Please don't interrupt my therapeutic paper bag huffing.

4 minutes ago, Very Jaded said:

I've been trying to get swept up in Humphrey land, so I can avoid thinking about Clarry in orange and crying.

The complexion + hair colour + orange jumper

As much as it upsets me Clarry is going I’m happy it’s gws rather then a big vic club

Just now, Demonland said:

Please don't interrupt my therapeutic paper bag huffing.

This is a big emotional day for us, huff away

May I also suggest some glue?

what number will lachy dovaston wear when we draft him with pick #11

5 minutes ago, Demonland said:

An even more Melbourne thing to happen would be for us to convince Bailey to request a trade home and he does that only for us to get trumped at the death by Hawthorn.

Merret a very likely move to Sqawkers by tomorrow.... apparently 🤷‍♂️

Puts them out of the ring maybe.

21 minutes ago, Fritta and Turner said:

I'm 21 pages behind. Have I missed anything?

I'll sum it up for you.