5 minutes ago, Demons11 said:

That’s rubbish, you will still get 2 awesome players at 7 and 8. The draft at the top end is still very good m, it just dries up earlier

There are no guarantees they will be awesome players, in fact the likelihood is at least one of them struggles to become a solid best 22 and the other is nothing more than a role player.

23 minutes ago, GS_1905 said:

I have a distinctly different recollection about Petracca's 'handling' of the situation last year. Whilst he didn't officially request a trade - most likely on the advice of his player manager. What he did do was:

1. He threatened legal action against the MFC around his treatment during Queen's birthday. Basically, initiated an AFLPA investigation of the incident - which was curiously'dropped' / disbanded once a level of reconciliation / agreement had been reached.

2. Separated from his management.

3. Didn't attend the Best & Fairest, instead opting to travel to the Red Bull Fitness camp.

4. Was Leak City Central with all the information that was coming out on the club during trade period about himself and others.

What have we heard about Merrett in the last few weeks? Or even Curnow? Yes there have been mumblings, but i think people forget the amount of scrutiny the entire club was under last trade period. It wasnt just about Trac, but it seemed that every hour something was getting leaked. it was an all out media ambush - that just doesn't happen on its own.

Source on him threatening legal action against the club?

Seperating from his management came the following year. Also who cares if he seperates from his management? It's a totally private arrangement for him and has nothing to do with us.

Was given permission to go to a training camp to try and regain his fitness after a horrific injury. Personally I have no issue with that.

Both sides were leaking and trying to control the story. Neither Petracca nor the club came out of that situation looking good. Just ugly airing of dirty laundry that would never happen at a well-run club. Where do you think the 'Brand' commentary originated from?

You've got to be joking re: Merrett. Essendon literally trotted out his teammates to bag him publicly and were leaking stories about him being disrespectful to the AFLW team. Then a story about the players getting ****ty with the CEO comes out during trade period that Merrett would have been acutely aware of. Come on now.

Clearly Bailey is being held hostage by GC.

Only one person can negotiate his release.

8 minutes ago, Rockets said:

He meant trash for the suns as in they aren’t needed for Suns to acquire their talent. They’d be wasted.

If Trac didn’t choose GC then GC would be trading both picks 100%.

If Trac chose Adelaide then we would be getting pick 14 and 16. Who cares if GC are going to use them, we are getting 2 top 10 picks

6 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

There are no guarantees they will be awesome players, in fact the likelihood is at least one of them struggles to become a solid best 22 and the other is nothing more than a role player.

There is no guarantees that Trac gets back to his best

1 hour ago, Very Jaded said:

I wish GC didn't know how much we needed Trac out

We have no hope to call their bluff

G'day Suns recruitment team - a PSA.

The post above is what's called in the trading biz as a false flag.

Classic disinformation.

The dees are actually desperate to keep Christian.

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3 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

There are no guarantees they will be awesome players, in fact the likelihood is at least one of them struggles to become a solid best 22 and the other is nothing more than a role player.

And if we cannot attract or maintain elite/established/leadership level players, then too many draft picks with too much pressure to perform and room to just develop can send us down the Bombers/North route.

I’ve mentioned it before, but since 21, who have we traded that is still with us that has made our team stronger?

I would love nothing more than to be wrong but I really don't see us digging in on Trac for another year.

The implosion on the Suns Bigfooty is entertaining reading.

30 minutes ago, Cossie_84 said:

Is there proof of a medical or second meeting?

There’s nothing to disprove it.

Just now, Dannyz said:

The implosion on the Suns Bigfooty is entertaining reading.

ooo highlights please

Just now, Dannyz said:

The implosion on the Suns Bigfooty is entertaining reading.

About what?

Just now, Dannyz said:

The implosion on the Suns Bigfooty is entertaining reading.

A precis? Positive or negative for the mooted acquisition.

1 minute ago, Dannyz said:

The implosion on the Suns Bigfooty is entertaining reading.

are both fans having a big argument

1 minute ago, Dannyz said:

The implosion on the Suns Bigfooty is entertaining reading.

What are they imploding about? It looks like they'll keep Humphrey and get Petracca..

1 minute ago, Sean Balor said:

About what?

His managers comments.

General consensus is he’s a brat and should be traded now if he’s going to pull the pin next year anyhow.

Just now, Dannyz said:

His managers comments.

General consensus is he’s a brat and should be traded now if he’s going to pull the pin next year anyhow.

Exactly the reaction his manager is wanting.

But also. amazing that the 3 gold coast Suns supporters could create such a fuss.

12 minutes ago, Demons11 said:

If Trac chose Adelaide then we would be getting pick 14 and 16. Who cares if GC are going to use them, we are getting 2 top 10 picks

Again..

He didn’t say “the picks are trash”.

he said “the picks are trash FOR SUNS”.

Read it a few times. You’ll get there mate. 👍🏻

1 minute ago, Dannyz said:

His managers comments.

General consensus is he’s a brat and should be traded now if he’s going to pull the pin next year anyhow.

They’re correct

He’s a brat and needs to be traded now to the Dees

I have underestimated you, you sunburnt drunk beautiful Suns fans

We swap our brat for their brat

can't get any fairer than that

This trade summed up

The third dog is clearly Bailey just checking in

3 minutes ago, Dannyz said:

His managers comments.

General consensus is he’s a brat and should be traded now if he’s going to pull the pin next year anyhow.

He’s clearly a cultural problem and needs to be traded to us for a future third round pick (with the Suns paying half his salary)

3 minutes ago, Rockets said:

Again..

He didn’t say “the picks are trash”.

he said “the picks are trash FOR SUNS”.

Read it a few times. You’ll get there mate. 👍🏻

I understand what he is saying but how they relate to GC is irrelevant

I heard Bailey Humphrey refuses to help old ladies cross the road. Honestly having him on the list is destroying the Suns reputation in the community. he's a PR nightmare

17 minutes ago, KozzyCan said:

Was given permission to go to a training camp to try and regain his fitness after a horrific injury. Personally I have no issue with that.

Along with that, he wasn’t ever gonna be at the B&F.anyways. By his own account he didn’t want the night to be the “Christian Petracca Show” and let’s face it, that’s exactly what it would’ve been.