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Just to add to Demons Forever’s update. I was told last night that we have an advantage over Hawthorn & Collingwood in that we have a massive trade chip in Petracca. Yes obvious I know. On top of that, GC sees those two clubs as top competitors for next years flag and sending Humphrey to either club is unpalatable to Dimma. We have been steadfast in our pursuit of Humphrey and we should have a bit of direction from player and agent by Friday.

Some might consider that personal growth

I wouldn’t. I expected 2025 to be a rebuilding year for Trac. I think he’s in great condition, works his butt off and is competitive. If he plays for GC next year, I’d expect an AA type year from him. I really rate BH but he has never played full time mid, hasn’t shown the running power to be one and still needs to work on his consistency. He could explode but I think it’s a far better bet that Trac outperforms him in 26.

I’ve said this before, he’s a mental midget, he may not have considered that.

Yeah. Buzz words….. Can Demonland make “learnings” a filtered profanity? I [censored] hate it! Bit of water to flow under the bridge. 9 days of posturing and tough talk ahead. I think we’ll end up ok though. I had totally forgotten about McVee’s trade request until watching that video. He is dead to me. What a soft boiled egg he turned out to be.

Humphrey would instantly become one of our top 5 players. I like Windsor but he might even crack the starting 22 at the Dogs.

This ⬆️ People who think Trac isn’t capable of getting back to AA form have far differing opinions than both MFC and GC. Dimma wants a flag next season. This could be the deal that brings that want to life.

I think there a couple of conspiracies in play. 1: As a part of the AFL equalisation fund, we need to provide AFL trade radio with enough content to keep the station afloat. No content, no payments! This has to explain our ability to generate headlines! We are elite at it. 2: The MFC just informed me yesterday that my membership has automatically rolled over into 2026. Less than 24 hours later we tell Oliver, my favourite player of all time, to look elsewhere! Can’t tell me that is a coincidence!!!! #itsthevibe or is it #Illuminati Either way, I’m not happy and going to have a glass, yes a full glass, of my favourite Oban.

We could find one. Just couldn’t keep it.

Yikes. Deleting that wording from my vernacular. And I prefer, “Goody” over “Goodie”. Don’t want people confusing me with a terrific British TV show from the 70’s.

Whomever is still leaking this information needs to be found and silenced. Again, we are walking into trade week with rumours and innuendo swirling about our club. Some are true and others are not but the optics of it are not helpful in us recruiting players as potential swaps for Trac etc. We don’t help ourselves in this space and allow the media free rein to stick as many pins in us as they want. FWIW, my understanding is that the meeting between King and Oliver is a scheduled meeting like other players. The outcome is not predetermined.

Shocking human being. Hates Melbourne with a passion.

Even unofficial coterie type groups not knowing their place. If you spoke to the current bunch in the Coterie you’d realise the level of info they get is pretty high level. They won’t be the source. It’s well known that we have a bunch of King Makers who lurk around the club. Want a rumour just ask them. Media know them.

The answer is StKilda, Essendon and Carlton….. “Name three AFL clubs with rubbish recruiting!” 🤔

Love him. I remember when we drafted him. I was amazed how we found a player with so much untapped upside. Apparently works his backside off and deserves the plaudits. Still my pick for future captain.

Yeah but on a personal level, that’s not his ideal position. He wants to play midfield.

Posturing. It’s like negotiating with your kids! Stick your flag in the ground as far away from the resolution point as possible to start. See who blinks first. He’s gone.

Funny how the overly parochial Adelaide media is feeding the whole narrative that Rachele is untouchable. It would be like having the Melbourne media full of Garry Lyon clones telling Adelaide to pay up!! It’s nonsense. We’ve done a bit of background work on Rachele and ultimately, 9 times out of 10, if the player in question is happy to move and agrees to a contract with us, the other club will let him go. It will be up to our list management team and leadership group to convince a player like Rachele to request a trade. If Trac at 75% (which he was during 2025) was playing in the Adelaide midfield in September at the expense of Rachele; I’d expect the Crows to have been much more competitive. Funnily enough, his fit with Gold Coast looks less than ideal which is why I think he favours a move to Adelaide. The Suns are stacked for mids but need to find more avenues to goal. A bit of a wait and see regarding other clubs interest. Hawks lurking and Trac wouldn’t hate moving to Sydney.

Shrewd trade and pick by us. Looks very good. Like his balance and skills. Got heaps of development in him too which is pleasing. 2 more players like Lindsay and Langford from the draft this year please!

Such an incredible foundation already in place with this kid. Elite kicking skills, clean hands and elite footy smarts. The type of mid we’ve craved for a while. Should be able to put out spot fires off half back, run through the midfield and provide a target deep when we need to snag a goal. Should ask Luke Hodge to mentor him.

It’s all about balance. Brisbane have some contested beasts but they are all good users of the footy and spread well. They compliment them with some players who started as outside runners but have upped their contested ball stats. Combined with generally high level footy IQ you’ve got an elite midfield ready for finals. The common themes; ball use and footy smarts. Other than those two things, the players lean into what they’re best at. We have a few younger players that could, with the correct game plan and development, fit that profile in Langford, McVee, Windsor, Lindsay, Howes, Rivers & perhaps Kolt. Kozzy is obviously good at everything…. Heard quite a bit of unsubstantiated stuff about King yesterday which has aroused my footballing fire for 26. If half of it is true we should play some pretty interesting footy next season. Now back to sleep.

Kozzy is #2 at our club behind Max. Kozzy should be #1 by next season.

Even the most ardent conspiracy theorists would find this confusing.

Some people need to get real jobs….

They’re making some changes at Tulla. A friend has just finished up there. Reckons the broom is coming as there are a bunch of stakeholders (players included) who reckon the place is a $hitsh0w!