DistrACTION Jackson

I don’t think it was specifically him or his management. Think it may have likely been people around him

Again I’m not saying he’s lying, I’m saying putting out hypotheticals isn’t really journalism. Petracca doesn’t have to say anything, the majority of players don’t say anything unless they are interviewed and even then it’s just media speak. The club has put out a statement and no doubt would’ve talked with petracca before they put this out.

You have no idea if he would request a trade, just like I don’t… so it’s a bit hypocritical to say that. I’ve heard one of the key reasons for ‘his’ concern from people in the know so I understand what the issue is. Btw I’m not defending the club as I’m sure there are elements they can improve. Just pointing out that Morris could have reported that Petracca was unhappy, but instead goes into discussions about hypotheticals as do most media people these days. Reporting used to be based on fact, now it’s fact mixed in with opinion and innuendo.

I’m sure petracca is unhappy with certain things, I’m not disputing that. But to come with the line, ‘Petracca would ask for a trade tomorrow if he was out of contract’ is irresponsible journalism because it is not dealing in facts.

Yep I’ve stopped watching/listening to both as well. Not only because of the Melbourne pile on, but I just think the quality of reporting is terrible and everything is so sensationalised. It’s a game of football, not life and death! But the media seem to report on it like it is.

He had Cameron Schwab last week! I also couldn't watch that due to concerns my blood pressure would rise...

I don't understand why everyone is even remotely concerned about this? He is contracted like Trac, so it would take North's pick 2 at least to get us to trade him. North can throw whatever they want at him, we can just say no. I have heard media people say that trade talk is the number one most listened to/clicked on media in the AFL world. This is why they put so much time into it and also why there is a show on the AFL website 'Gettable' that runs all year round and is just constant talking about nothing. It all started with AFL trade radio and it is now that on steroids.

I couldn't bring myself to watch it

Sounds great SONM! Hopefully Taylor sees what you do.

Out of contract this year I believe. We would be stupid to not try get him and he would be stupid to not leave given Freo have Jackson and Darcy on long term deals.

I feel like the whole issue with this is we’ve spent 10+ years trying to get a home base near the MCG, which was always going to be difficult. I don’t know all the particulars, but I think that was going on well before this board and they seem to be the only ones that have made actually progress, albeit slow progress.

I saw something yesterday saying he was set to re-sign with the Eagles...

Apparently he doesn't want anything to do with footy atm.....

That is the funny part. God I hope port lose to the crows this week and drop out of the 4. Would be wonderful

I think it makes sense for the Eagles. They need as much young talent as they can get.

You do realise Taylor would be involved in talent acquisition for trades as well

Bit early for worrying about the 2025 leadership group

Apparently Harry Edward’s is off the market now.

I think the play is to take pick 6 to the draft. ANB probably traded for Crows second rounder. Package that up with another pick for Lions first rounder.

Agreed. Wonder if he will still be on the list after this year? I guess the rules changing for rookies may help

Cost of living is definitely an issue for some and totally understand that. But there would be a decent chunk of supporters who aren't effected by COL and just choose not to go.

I wouldn’t discount it just yet. Standard trade reporting. Next week there could be an article saying things have changed after a meeting with certain players blah blah blah

Yep. I was at both the GWS and Port games.... It's not the forum going people that are the issue, it is the general supporters who only turn up when it suits them.

That’s fine, but it’s not like we’ve been sitting in the bottom 4 for the last 4 seasons and he’s questioning how we are going to rise. We’ve won a flag and then had two top 4 finishes. I’m all for the players being disappointed with the 2024 season as we all are, but I would hope a club leader would show resilience

That's fine. But you're a leader of the club and being a leader means digging in and working on improving it, not airing grievances through the media (assuming it was him specifically). This is all hearsay at the moment anyway, but he has been one of the main culprits for poor execution. He kicked a total of 28.34 last year!