Young Angus

So what if Reid is meant to stay somewhere for a period of time, I think we’ve all seen those rules and contracts mean sweet FA. personally I’d be much happier if the AFL just came out and said “that’s it, all contracts can not be broken, end of story”.

Trac for Sam Mitchell

Kettle is on, coffee pot brewed, ready for this Friday in the DL trenches…BRING IT!

Well this is a gross turn of events isn’t it…makes so much sense. Though

Is that for real or just a swipe at how the media creates something out of nothing by starting a completely unfounded rumour?

See out your contract, but hey let's get some ducks in a row to bring Harley Reid home that wouldn't be the worst outcome. We have some cards to play in that deal...but cmon he doesn't sound like he actually wants to leave he is just homesick...let's hope! Seriously though, bring Harley Reid home ffs get him in with a young ruckman and hell we're well on the way to a good young rebuild...let's get all new coaching staff while we're at it!

If he does that surely we just dig our heels in and say "guess what mate, we can't get what we need for you so you're not going anywhere and if you don't come to the table we'll stick you in the VFL and leave you there". Surely Petracca won't do that, but if he does and goes full child, then he must be treated like a child. Go sit in the corner and think about what you've done until your cortisol levels dissipate and then when you're ready to talk we will be here for you. Mind you, I still don't think he will do that, I have a bit of faith that yes there is a bit of fire somewhere but the media are in a feeding frenzy and milking this for all its worth. Hopeful anyway.

Imagine...I can tell you it will be a total sellout. He's not a bad businessman is he...

This is the worst, the club is feeding us all bill [censored] and heads must roll, we want and deserve the actual truth you pack of bastards!

Surely the club comes first, if ANB trade causes a chain reaction of players wanting to do whatever they want despite contracts then we have to just veto all of them

Can’t let him or ANB go now or it’s open season

What else is on the app?

Hahahaha best post on the whole thread for sure…this gets the norm smith post award

HARLEY REID HARLEY REID HARLEY REID DO WHAT WE NEED TO DO BUT GO AND GET HARLEY REID!!!!

I’m sorry but anyone that is defending Petracca for all the trauma etc has a bit of a point, but on reflection that will only go so far. He’s behaving like a child and turning on the club ad his own football family for what can only be described as selfish idiotic frivolous reasons. He’s being paid millions of dollars to be a professional footballer, who cares about your brand whatever that even is, it is not part of your multi million dollar contract. Grow up, stop treating your own club and mates like [censored] just because you’re going through a tough time, don’t just run away from problems they will follow you where ever you go because guess what Petracca, everywhere and everyone has problems. You deal with them when they come up and then get on with life. It’s called being a grown up. You’re a footballer and a damn good one. The only people who give a [censored] about your brand are the same people that will dump you and move on to the next flavour of the month just as quickly. We all get you’re having a tough time, a really really tough time, but don’t run from it deal with it properly or you’ll never be at peace. No one or nothing is perfect, everything is flawed in one way or another, it’s what makes us all human. Grow up, take it on the chin, everyone will say sorry for being silly and we can all get on with life like adults. What a great idea :)

You’re pretty right, I put my hand up as enjoying that article but only because it was a reflection about how so many people are now seeing this situation. It was relatable. For better or worse, fact or media beat up, right or wrong that is really how lots of people, including many Melbourne supporters, are now feeling about where this all sits. I agree it’s not right and it’s probably pure media beat up where it sits right now, it’s just amazing how much legs this thing has got off of nothing but media reports that could be complete [censored]. Pretty horrible really.

How the hell can you take your own club to court if you’re on a long contract you signed, just because you’ve changed your mind and want to cut and run when the going gets tough. The contract has to stand for something.

Barret article is a great read and on point. Like how the phrase “brand Petracca” has caught on, makes it all sound rather silly.

Mega trade that ends up with Harley Reid coming to the Dees and we have a deal!

Love The Ox, real voice of reason.

Who would want this guy now if not us really? He’s like the partner who cheats on a long term marriage with kids and then asks a new partner to trust them.

Club has to stand firm, no other way to deal with this otherwise it just opens the flood gates to anyone and anything in future. Take the power back club, the contract has to mean something.

What better way to build the brand...or at least get heaps and heaps of followers, the brand will be in the toilet though.

Love Gary, put him in charge of this mess seriously, others all out Gary in to rebuild club from top down!

Absolutely not, we don't need him dammit, maybe TDK would be a better starting point.