John Crow Batty

Well Oliver historically has taken enough votes to perhaps deny Tracc a Brownlow already and the opposite applies as well. I don’t think Oliver’s ego is big enough to care. Oliver has played 6 less games than Tracc but has 18 more career Brownlow votes. 116-98.

Maybe Oliver having two more blueys and pinching Brownlow votes off him frustrates him. There seems to be more substance in his beef with Oliver aside from the alleged lack of professionalism bla bla by Oliver. Could pain Tracc’s ego somewhat.

Colgate consistently rates badly for corporate ethics. Cash Converters exploit the down and out.

As I said a few times in the past. For favoured players and clubs, I suspect errors in wording and structuring of the charge are deliberately introduced so later the charge can be dismissed on a technicality. The ‘wrong hand’ charge I have seen more than several times before.

His ACL derailed his career. Lost his pace and manoeuvrability.

There are other options like brown paper bags, realestate deals, employment and business opportunities for the family etc. Not suggesting it will happen in this case but it has happened in the past frequently.

Collingwood’s and Carlton’s doors are always ajar for these type of considerations. The AFL’s “rules based order” has flexibilities

Looking unlikely we will be able to do a decent trade this season even without the Petracca debacle factored in. As the Tassie Tigers are on the horizon, maybe best to harvest all the presenting premium draft picks and use them.

Norf

Ha, A friend divorced his wife and lost similar wealth and money. He was very happy to be rid of her for his “mental health”. From Malvern mansion to South Yarra flat and world travel became his lot. Some people put a dollar value on everything but often wealth becomes a millstone around the neck. I know it can be hard for some to find this comprehensible..

If the future becomes untenable for both parties then it is possible by mutual agreement the contract is voided or highly modified to assist both parties to be rid of each other.

Some WC fans here in Perth I know are not happy the way he is developing. He’s got to cool his head and become more disciplined. Opposition players have worked this out and now give him a hard time.

One point that hasn’t been brought up in this thread is; If he does have a preferred destination club or clubs surely he would have been in communication with these clubs to gauge any interest in his future services. If they declined then highly unlikely he would have pulled this stunt on us.

The whatever it takes strategy. Appears there is a very short list of high profile clubs his group wants him to go to and appear prepared if they have to, use rough house tactics and bullying to get the desired destination.

Even nonna is upset.

I have been saying all thread that if all else fails he could go down the legal path to get out of his contract and get to the club he wants on the cheap.

Needs to be regulated ASAP. The world has enough problems separating fact from fiction already.

I wouldn’t believe what McRae says. He’s playing poker like all the other feigning “not interested” clubs. Personally I’d like to see him go WC so as we can rescue Harley Reid before Harley starts developing mental health problems. Also will give me incentive to go to more WC games so that I can boo him.

I am sure there are clubs advising him on how to reduce his trade value because they don’t want pay full price given his sky high net worth and injury concerns. Creating a toxic relationship between Tracc and the club will force the club to move him on cheaply.

As it appears he is 100% wanting out of the club and rapidly burning all his bridges, I suspect there is at least one potential big name suitor in his ear promising him something and advising him on a strategy to seize his services from us at minimal cost.

Yeah it’s tough, I have been through two similar situations. Near death experiences and living in constant pain is horrible. I don’t wish them on anyone. Now usually it’s out of my mind but at times it’s tempting to pull out the sympathy card when it suits.

He will get what he wants in the end. He will force the club to make a pragmatic decision in a toxic situation.

Goody appears to have most of the players onside. Tracc seems to be on the nose with most of them. Really dumb proposition.

Harley Reid should be a target. He needs to get out of that goldfish bowl. WC are toxic and are going to ruin him. Even though it’s his first season he looks pretty frustrated. Though brilliant and dynamic he is angry and undisciplined and gives away too many frees. A couple of weeks ago he conceded a record number in a game for a WC player.

I believe the club now is under pressure to get a deal done. Brayshaw has a long term contract but won’t play anymore. Oliver has a long term contract but his ability to honour it for the full term is uncertain. Petracca has a long term contract, wants out and appears to have caused a lot of bad blood within the club and lost his teammates aside from his current injury issues. The club might have to cut its losses. If we get McKay in a trade as many suggest it’s going to conflict with JVR’s development. They both will be playing for the same position. IMO the club should target midfielders and some picks for a trade. May not be the most ideal outcome but better than trying to keep a player who appears to have burned all his bridges with club.