4 minutes ago, Dannyz said:

Trac’a $1.3M per season would surely turn Humphrey’ head. Do we have the nuts to offer it?

If we're still really keen on him (and our interest isn't just born of a desperate desire to get a player for Petracca), like how he's progressed since his draft year, and he fits in well with how King sees us playing, we absolutely should.

Just now, Ted Lasso said:

Bump it up 1.5 x 8 and he gets the number 5 on his back. And the play on the MCG 15 times a season

Is he really worth that ??

Or are we 'that' drunk who'd order the vintage Bollie just to impress?

I haven't followed this chapter. Is he going to win games?

Craig Cameron quoted as saying it doesn’t matter who he meets with, he won’t be traded.

A real Melbourne life member would never..

Just now, beelzebub said:

Is he really worth that ??

Or are we 'that' drunk who'd order the vintage Bollie just to impress?

I haven't followed this chapter. Is he going to win games?

Yes. He’s a genuine match winner who’s so young and has so much growth left. It’s not outside the realms that he could become the best player in the competition

Just now, Ted Lasso said:

Yes. He’s a genuine match winner who’s so young and has so much growth left. It’s not outside the realms that he could become the best player in the competition

Thanks Ted 👍

Based on that has been stated I believe that they know that Bailey wants to get back to Victoria, it’s more of whether it happens this year, which is unlikely in my eyes.

19 minutes ago, SthSea22 said:

What can these teams offer GC that is far better than us?

• Melbourne - Petracca

• Hawthorn - Picks 8 (To Ess for Merritt), 30, 41, 60, 75

• Collingwood - Picks 38, 57, 69, 76

Ball is in Humphrey's court, either he comes to us or sits at GC until Hawthorn and Collingwood gain better picks for him in 2027 or 2028.

What about the future picks that Hawthorn and Collingwood could offer?

With everyone suggesting this is a weak draft, future picks may actually be more valuable.

1 minute ago, Demonland said:

1 minute ago, Dannyz said:

Trac’a $1.3M per season would surely turn Humphrey’ head. Do we have the nuts to offer it?

Well who else is on the big money right now if we lose Trac, Oliver & May? I’m guessing Pickett, Gawn and I’d say Petty. Viney and Lever may still be on a bit but we have some younger talent that shouldn’t be taking up too much.

5 minutes ago, Rodney (Balls) Grinter said:

What about the future picks that Hawthorn and Collingwood could offer?

With everyone suggesting this is a weak draft, future picks may actually be more valuable.

Gold Coast are trying to go for a premiership. They want players with immediate impact not potential 18yo in future drafts.

If Humphrey falls through, it will be Jed Walter....GC have plenty to bargain with here.

The constant chatter that we would trade two of our best players for just picks is madness.

Club has been clear from start we need an offer that is going to turn "our" heads.

All threads are making me feel like am reading straight from some dementia ward where people can only post MFC related things.

Bat [censored] crazy.

No Petracca then. Sack up GC or continue to be an unsuccessful minnow both on and off the field.

13 minutes ago, beelzebub said:

Is he really worth that ??

Or are we 'that' drunk who'd order the vintage Bollie just to impress?

I haven't followed this chapter. Is he going to win games?

Who else are we gonna pay?

1 minute ago, Lord Travis said:

No Petracca then. Sack up GC or continue to be an unsuccessful minnow both on and off the field.

100% has to be the approach.

1 minute ago, dazzledavey36 said:

What I hope Lamb says to Craig Cameron in response to the above update:

"Ok fine, no icing on the cake for you blokes next year to help you take the next step. Come back to us when you're more open mined"

What I expect Lamb says to Craig Cameron:

"oh well that's a pity. What second round draft picks you got if you won't give us Humphrey?"

1 minute ago, Dannyz said:

100% has to be the approach.

I've been saying this all week, slide a picture over the table of BH to the Suns, and say "Call us when you're ready to get serious"

Trac is contracted, we set the price, it's up to them if they wanna buy or pass.

Other clubs will come if they sense the Suns can't get the deal done

2 minutes ago, KozzyCan said:

Who else are we gonna pay?

No idea... just asking if HE is worth it.

Not thinking you just throw money at the wind just because you can.

Crazy to hear GCs reaction to the Humphrey noise when they are in pursuit of Trac

Would be nice to hear us come out with a statement saying Trac is a required player and we will not be bending over for 2 picks

3 minutes ago, Lord Travis said:

No Petracca then. Sack up GC or continue to be an unsuccessful minnow both on and off the field.

2 minutes ago, Dannyz said:

100% has to be the approach.

There has to be a world where we're prepared to take Trac back for this approach to work.

If we've officially closed the book on Trac and won't be coming back under any circumstances, then we're at the mercy of the Suns I reckon.

Good early posturing from CC.

Flanders could still well be the domino here.

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Just now, beelzebub said:

No idea... just asking if HE is worth it.

Not thinking you just throw money at the wind just because you can.

Well the thing is if he doesn't get the money it just goes to someone else on our list. That's how the salary floor works. You do generally have to pay extra to get outside talent over the line. Especially when we have very little else to offer. It's probably overs at this point in his career but the talent is there. I'd absolutely take the punt.