DistrACTION Jackson

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!

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 🤪