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Don't mind it to be honest. Been bevo'd, still has a bit to offer.

Yep, the Trac stuff happens and you've got guys like Pickett who may wanted to go home later down the track now escalate things - no time like the present

Yeah it's a [censored] excuse

The most shocking thing about this is that Sparrow gets included in these meetings!

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/petracca-airs-grievances-in-private-meeting-of-dees-leaders-20240828-p5k60z.html Petracca’s concerns included his belief that Melbourne people did not check in with him enough in the aftermath of his King’s Birthday injury, the pending departure of teammate Alex Neal-Bullen, and previous culture issues. Three teammates, who have spoken to this masthead on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the topic, remain concerned that while Petracca’s grievances have now been aired several times to the players, they are not sure how the problems can be fixed. The pending departure of another premiership player, Neal-Bullen, was another talking point, with Petracca suggesting this could have been avoided if the environment was better at the Dees. However, Neal-Bullen has told the club he would like to return home to South Australia for family reasons. Saturday’s was one of several meetings that Petracca has had with teammates and leaders, but they have done little to sway his view that he wants to play for a rival Melbourne powerhouse club in 2025. The 28-year-old reiterated his position in his exit review meeting on Monday, although he has not formally requested a trade. He has told coach Simon Goodwin and other senior figures that he is frustrated with continuously playing in front of small crowds. In two of Melbourne’s last three home games, the crowds have been 16,246 (against Greater Western Sydney) and 17,867 (against Port Adelaide). He has also told them that representing a larger club could increase his brand and marketability. Petracca’s representatives have denied that personal brand issues are having any impact on his decision-making. Collingwood ruckman Mason Cox, who suffered a similar – albeit nowhere near as serious – spleen injury in the previous season, reached out to offer the name of the specialist he saw during his rehabilitation. Moore, who is a friend of Petracca’s, also checked in on him. However, there are frustrations with Petracca, too. Several players were disappointed at the level of Petracca’s social media activity while on holiday in Noosa, when the Demons were fighting to stay in finals contention. Carlton remain an interested party in the evolving Petracca situation. Any potential trade involving a contracted Blues player will be put on hold as the team prepares for an elimination final against the Brisbane Lions next Saturday, according to two club sources not prepared to publicly discuss the issue. But the club has internally raised the significance of Petracca’s availability and is willing to act aggressively to pursue a deal. Petracca and his management declined to comment.

omg

https://www.3aw.com.au/sam-mcclure-has-more-exclusive-details-on-christian-petracca-saga/ Sam McClure is reporting Christian Petracca “took aim” at Melbourne’s culture during a three hour meeting on Saturday. Petracca has become the hottest talking point ahead of this year’s trade period, with all parties refusing to speak publicly as details of his strained relationship with Melbourne continue to emerge. “He vented his disappointed that key people at the club didn’t support him enough the two-week period that followed his life-threatening football injury,” he said on 3AW.

Trac needs to broaden his horizons on which club(s) he actually would go to should he really want out

Seb Ross delisted

As I said they can trade Cerra, Williams and or Martin to free up space

I was alluding to trading them to get their dollars off the books, not to us

Bloos will part ways with any of Wiliams, Martin, Cerra if they need to

Cerra wears #5....he's in trouble!

Was he the correct pick in hindsight? People are saying it more and more!

Can someone enlighten us

When Brand Petracca signed his contract extension in 2021, the Demons published a four-and-a-half minute interview with him, where he spoke of a love for the club as well as making a heartfelt reference to former captain Nathan Jones. "… even someone like Jonesy who, even he said he could've probably left when the times were tough, but for him to stay and stick it out, to be a one-club player is pretty special," Petracca said on that day. Petracca's desire to be a one-club player lasted just three seasons more. Can't wait to hear why. X: @barrettdamian

We don't get picks that way!

Might save us from our selves, and force us to go to the draft

Hearing Trac gone cold on Carlton after being advised they play their home games at Marvel Sauce: Heinz

Any unsubstantiated rumours need to be directly strictly to my inbox, not this thread 🔞

Lamb got a huge haul of picks for Jackson in fairness, even when he was OOC Looks better by the day

Cerra (🤮) and a couple of firsts, as it was written in the stars

Few too many bitters tonight Normie

Tracca has a clear enough head to consider his 'brand' and bigger crowds!