Very Jaded

It's not That our salary cap is in trouble is a myth.

One thing is certain, we can't keep spending every off season on the Trac and Clarry circus. Either move on them now, or shut it down once and for all. I expect to hear from Guerra or Tim Lamb today re: this Clarry noise.

It was not my intention to blame Trac for this. I just know that his family has a very direct and open line of communication to Tom Morris, so it wasn't a baseless question. A question, not an accusation. I also agree re: airing this publicly, however this is not the first time we have used the media as a way to give Clarry a kick up the bum. We did it during the 2023 trade period, threatening to trade him if he doesn't shape up. I hated it then and I hate it now. Not sure it's even necessary when Clarry is all in anyway.

Look you might be totally right, and this may well get shut down soon enough. The way to gauge interest however is not to make it sound like you are pushing someone out. You can say that Clarry wants a fresh start, and we won't trade him for less. Exactly as we have done with Trac. Unless of course we are happy to trade him for 3 cents in the dollar, which would only make sense if he was still a real issue within the club, which from everything I hear is not the case anymore. As for how would Trac's camp know, well his brother works for one of the biggest talent agencies in Australia, so not really a stretch that they find out is it? For what it's worth, I think this meeting is about King setting clear expectations for Clarry around behaviours/standards and perhaps the 'leak' is around making it clear to Clarry that if he isn't happy to comply, then he will need to explore his options. Which will be a non issue, as he wants to stay and prove himself desperately.

I never said the info is not true, although there is nothing factual about what he is saying, other than there is a meeting between them. I am talking about the reason for the leak, and the way it's being framed. Clarry wants to stay, is devastated, etc says to everyone that this is us pushing Clarry out. Exactly the same way we are pushing May out, and willing to accept unders to make it happen. Versus "we won't trade Trac unless it's a great deal". Why would you ever advertise a fire sale?

Very possible. However if his manager is framing this as 'Clarry doesn't want to leave', which is absolutely what it sounds like, then how is that helping Clarry find a new home? My client wants to stay, is likely going to not want to come to your club, but please take his $1.3 million salary and the reluctance comes free. It's a weird move.

Obviously not Trac. I said his team. If we are now dealing with trading not one but two of our highest paid / best mids, it puts us in a 'fire sale' mode, which indicates to clubs that we are in a rebuild and will accept unders just to have a clean slate for King. It absolutely puts more pressure on the club to get the deals done. Which helps the player who wants out.

Hmmm is this a distraction tactic by Team Trac to leak this stuff to Morris? Clarry is committed to the club, and he won't care about a role change. If we want to sell him for 3 cents in the dollar, then it's going to be a long season next year of getting smacked in clearances.

This is what it must feel like to be Tim Lamb sometimes Given one oar, and a leaky boat, and told to get us superstars at every trade period like he’s a magician.

Geelong related. And it is a goddamn disgrace how frequently rape cases go unpunished.

I think he means that for Judd to choose to move back to WA and put his relationship in jeopardy is a pretty bold choice. Long distance relationships are not easy, especially when you are young, and one of you plays AFL

He and Trac will get along great then 😬

Cheers Bella… I mean Tom.

Sure, but compensation doesn’t take into account draft compromises The compensation is based on the value of the new contract a player gets. For us to get an end of second round pick for Charlie, means he’s getting a decent deal at North.

Must be getting a very good deal at North. Good for him!

Well who didn’t see this story arc coming… Trac the victim again If you can’t see how damaging he has been to our club for 18 months, then I don’t know what to tell you.

Didn’t harm our premiership tilt. May is not the devil. Yes he has his issues, but he’s a 250 game AA premiership defender. And ex captain. People are talking about him like he’s ruined our club. North are trash. They’ve been a bottom side for years and years, and they need to get better and do it soon. May makes their E grade defense immediately better. And will come at next to no cost. Bernie Vince was not a poster boy either, but he served a very important role in a team that needed his type.

I don’t think you want to know

Heart. And. Soul.

Hmmm maybe they can up their offer to Wilkie coz Flanders isn’t going there… or has Ross the Boss found a farm?

Prior to injury he was a very very good small one on one defender. He did some remarkable jobs on the likes of Charlie Cameron. He is a very talented defender, who seems to want the easy attacking role. Apparently being a lock down defender isn’t glamorous enough for him. He wants to play Bowey’s role, despite being a far worse ball user than Bowey and Salem. But hey, he’s Judd McVee and apparently he has earnt the right to demand a role in a sinking ship, after a very mediocre season ruined by a bad hamstring 🙄

But are overpaying Caleb Daniel 🫠

For the first time ever I would be all in on someone requesting a trade to Freo. Welcome home Jacko.

Jeremy Cameron is sick of Geelong, and is coming to the Dees. Straight swap for Shane McAdams Happy?