Deez21

So what part of the post was not okay?

What a poor move this would be for Saints, and for Houston. If he wanted to avoid a Tarranto situation at the Dees, I'm not sure how Saints are a better option

what is with posts getting hidden?

I'd be surprised, considering how close Julian is involved. But who knows, they understand why he wants to leave but are realistic in the fact they can't help him get it done

Club knew of Petracca having issues but never ever expected it to get to the point he is being this petulent. 1. Petracca was told EARLY by his management he can't leave, it can't be done. He still pushed the issue. 2. He's been told by other clubs they don't have the assets, he is still pushing the issue. 3. He's been told by Melbourne they will not trade him under any circumstances, he's still pushing the issue. He knows it can't be done, and the only option from here is to work through things BUT HE IS STILL instead trying to force a way out the club. His teammates are pretty sick of it, and I don't blame them. Melbourne would trade him if the right offer came along, mainly because of how fed up the players are with his antics, but will not approach clubs with offers to make it known they'd be open to trading him. Petracca's own management has also told him it's time to be leader and his behaviour is costing the club the ability to approach other players, and he's still acting like a prat Petracca FC in his mind

Wouldn’t expect him to Just the usual chat he gave the players, why he needed the break the trauma he went through what he’s feeling etc

There is no doubting he will probably be in the top 5, even top 3 in our B + F, but if you haven't noticed even Houston can see through this PR exercise to show we have a good culture. I wish Nibbler well, I understand why he wants to leave, but I won't cry over players who want out. If I was the club, I'd tell him he can go with our blessing IF the SA clubs come to the party.

I don't think we need to be hopeful at all. What we need is the players to pull their finger out and find the love again, some refreshing ideas in the coaching box and a firm reset on the players mindsets. But think of the reality. A year of football into Oliver who got himself clean. A big pre season and what could be next year. Returning Trac Brayshaw money to improve free agency A good high pick in a depe draft to top up the talent the way Sydney do and fund a kid to inject some youth in our side like Windsor has. the "depth role players" we lost last year have been replaced by some very good kids who look at home in AFL football. Some gem finds in the middle like Rivers and Kozzie There is no standout elader in the competition and every team is chaseable. Infact at times this year we have looked the best side in it (Geelong, Carlton fourth quarter, port away etc) The stones are there, the club can either sit down and have some hard truths and turn it around or sit around and sook that the media is still against us.

Love Nibbler, but there were plenty of times the club should've given up on him and didn't. However, this is a nicely timed PR exercise from the club. Come to Melbourne and we'll look after you and your family and give you waht you want But the constant fanfare on social media is a bit much. This isn't Gawn retiring or Jones leaving the premiership hub, he's a guy in contract demanding to leave at a time we're down. Goodbye, hope Crows miss the finals again next year

Don't see the loss in a guy who read a report about culture and made the decision to not come. Who did he sit down with at the club to come to that conclusion overnight. Plus mortgaging our future on a guy who will be 28 when he plays his first game I hope this is a good lesson to players to keep their matters internal.

The irony that Trac's little cry about the direction of the football side has meant now that one of our key trade targets to improve doesn't want to come. I'm not sure players ever think about these things but this is the damage they have talking to the media about football matters. Players have one job, and list management and choosing the coaches isn't it.

Petracca has done this before, before the 2021 season he had a very decent offer from Collingwood (and Oliver had one from Carlton) and both expressed their concerns to the club and told them they were considering it. Both of them signed long term deals after a premiership. We have plenty of time to iron this out, I believe the club is still in a good position heading into next year and it's a pity Petracca hasn't taken the unfortunate circumstances surrounding this year (including his own absence) and given the club benefit of the doubt. If things don't fix next themselves next year however... Petracca is a highly competitive individual but this seems like he has the same issues with the clubs we as fans do. Luckily he has a 5 year deal and we can tell him to focus on his recovery because he isn't going anywhere. I expect that changes will be made below Goodwin however, and with player recruitment. It's a pity those close to Petracca decided to go to the biggest snake in the media with these concerns

That’s seriously disappointing from the coaching staff. They had the chance to get some minutes into Jefferson and the chance to look at our future with petty back and Jeffo forward instead we’re back to Tomlinson and Petty forward. Yuck

Club, including goody, were absolutely devastated to lose Burgess

Watching gettable yesterday and the idea that at least 8/9 players could go pick 1, we’d be crazy to give it up for Houston because of “window” reeks of the Tim Kelly trade

I accepted the key cog in our premiership going home to be with his kids it would hurt a lot of he ends up back in Victoria not at us

“Would get” olympic gold medal for you comprehension skills if you don’t think clubs don’t explore every trade options available to them then your knowledge of footy isn’t great either Decisions are made with the whole picture in mind It’s a deep draft, imagine getting more picks in it? You think the club won’t explore that? You think they wouldn’t jump at the chance to trade Oliver if there’s a club out there dumb enough to do it? you think the club would’ve rejected the petty trade without checking with wce if the picks would get them Reid? Oh and the picks add up to the year after, ie knowing they can trade a future first for Houston if they’re wary of rivers wanting to go home in a12 months

I wish my wife was more like you

4pm no announcement makes me sad :(

One thing I've learnt on this site while lurking for a while is how combative people are against those trying to give some info. Especially when that info is so clearly spot on Edmund said almost done - and a few days later I said IMMINENT about an hour before he signed. Re Houston - I have no idea if it gets done, but I would be surprised if it doesn't. But the club doesn't know either because if it comes down to really having to give up 2 PICKS in the first, they might need to reconsider their plan to get him, and whether Oliver actually is tradeable etc. We don't know pick numbers either until the season is over so things are moving and changing all the time.

The club has played the Rivers situation beautifully. In 2020 they let him go home for lockdown and do his fitness there. He came back at the end of the carnival of footy and was great. Moved him into the midfield just as he was starting to question whether it would happen. They let him go home regularly and kept it out the media. Rivers is very happy in Melbourne but if you've met someone from WA ever, you'll now the love never leaves and certainly something he'd explore later on in his career. Nothing to worry about in the immediate future.

No info they WILL be traded Clarry - absolutely kidding yourselves if you don't think the club will explore trade options. He's a distraction and has a big contract. I doubt he leaves - I can't see a team giving up a good pick AND taking his contract and we won't accept less. Clarry not keen on leaving either Rivers - Won't leave now. he's open and honest to the club about homesickness, so wouldn't rule it out when it's time to cash in or lose out. He's committed for 4 years so we have time to sort this out.

something would've changed at selection meeting last night if there's no Jefferson debut video out today

I'd be surprised if Houston isn't a dee next year. 2 firsts is very steep for me but I don't think the club are worried about firsts right now with the picks they would get for Clarry, and dare I say a certain new converted midfielder who wants to go back home to WA I disagree however, the draft is steep this year and look at the impact Windsor has had at the club. We could stay in our premiership window and rebuild at the same time like good clubs do, and like we did getting in Jackson and Pickett I'd hate for the club to discard 2 first picks for a 28 year old

I told you it’s imminent don’t panic 😆