DistrACTION Jackson

The difference is Alex came to the club months before trade period and explained his issues with family etc. Adelaide went to Petty during the trade period and said 'oh hey we have $1m available next year do you want it?' Petty re-signing shows it was never about getting back to Adelaide for him.

This is absolute BS. Only very recently they showed his standing over his first 80 or so games and he is up there with some of the best small forwards.

I question why I'm wasting my time here most days....

If that’s the actual issue that really could have been sorted behind closed doors…. Also, if Trac was unhappy with the gameplan, which has been reported but I don’t know if I believe it, then he should have a think about last years finals. That game plan ultimately should’ve won us both games but the players couldn’t execute, himself included. I definitely want us to play with a bit more freedom, but the game plan wasn’t the issue, it was our execution and that’s on the players.

I would also hope his manager is speaking with specific people in the club rather than making decisions based on media reports 🤪

Smith has amazing endurance and can find the Sherrin, but his ball use is some Of the worst you will see

I assume this is a trade not involving Trac? 😅😅 why not give a name… not going to change anything?

Plus he just played us and they limped over the line.... so can't think the place is that big a basket case! I'd suggest not listening to the media for approximately... the rest of your life. It is much more relaxing.

Completely different player to petty?

Brings back memories of the Treloar- pies have a better list comment. Next minute, tigers have 3 flags 😂

Seems likely... would be pretty poor form from Adelaide to play hardball when a 2nd round pick is fair compensation

Probably because of Houston I imagine

The ironic thing is the way we have handled this request for ANB is actually an example of good culture. Culture isn’t about how many games you win, it’s about how you act when you have to make a decision that isn’t in the best interest of your club, but is right for the individual.

He would be a decent replacement for ANB one would think.

You not a fan of Murphy Reid SONM?

It was a joke about how some posters choose to take the media at face value with certain things but not others to suit their narrative....

I will be there to clap Nibbler and I'm also hoping Ben Brown gets a farewell game. I understand that cost of living pressures and family stuff can make getting to the footy difficult, but if we don't get minimum 30k of our fans to this game I will be [censored]. The turnout for the Port & Giants games were f'ing pitiful and the fans need to have a look at themselves. I understand there is some unrest and media noise about the club, but the supporters job is to support and get behind the players.

Please don’t let the truth get in the way of a good story 🤪

They don’t entirely given he’s contracted. I’m sure the club will act in good faith, but will have also told Nibbler it’s a business and we are only going to trade you if the deal is right for us.

Could just be part of his development and they may look to move him forward next year to increase his profile.

And fair enough. Whoever this is about needs to sit down with Gawny, Trac and the rest of the leaders and talk about what they actually want out of their footy career. If it doesn’t align with the club then perhaps they should be moved on

Agree with that

Makes you wonder if the reports of Houston being our target was potentially linked to ANB leaving?

As sad as we are at Nibbler leaving, this isn’t on Tim Lamb? You can blame him and Taylor for some other choices but not this one. He is signed up don’t forget, so theoretically we could just say no. Can’t see us doing that but we aren’t just going to give him away.

Good opportunity for Laurie next year. He was right up there in the running over the off season so if he has a big preseason could be the first option as a replacement. Spargo probably also in the mix if he can get fit.