So in the pages and pages of this thread it seems like the truth is somewhere along the lines of:
- Petracca in unhappy and apparently wants to leave the club, but has not formally requested a trade.
- his management from Connors have told him it's not possible
- his other management, the "brand" arm are pushing the issue anyway.
- it's very unlikely Connors are leaking to the media because that would ruin their relationship with the club, so more likely someone else from his camp are leaking.
- someone from the club is leaking because they are frustrated, which is understandable but making it worse.
- Petracca is remaining silent because he is waiting to see whether a trade can be done.
- the board at Melbourne have a communications issue.