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Is it just me, or is this offer that Carlton have rejected WAY better than what we are likely to get for Trac? Maybe Curnow has more value... but similar age to Trac. Has won Coleman medals but not a Norm Smith. Has had more injury issues and consistency issues than Trac but is a key forward which there are less of than midfielders. If this was offered for Trac, we would take it no? A first round selection next year (even end of first round) is likely to net a better player than pick 7 this year?

Actually looks a little like Tim Lamb if you use your imagination (sorry DF)

I'm happy with this. He's a versatile player with freakish athleticism, speed and strength for his size. He'll bring some excitement. An indication of the sort of attacking brand of football that King is going to be looking for perhaps?

I feel like De Goey and Trac play similar roles - why would you go for both when you already have BH in the team? Seems more like the media dragging collingwood fans into more clicks etc. If there was truth to it, it would help because if they trade two top ten picks for Trac, then what do they have left for De Goey if they need points?

I agree.. but isn't that what we've been doing? Ie King said he's aware of Petracca wanting to explore options and we'll only entertain that if its in our best interests... and if not, he is keen to work with Trac next year?

Giants aren't going to do that are they - others are talking about a future 3rd rounder

I disagree. WIth Oliver going there's more room for a midfield with him and Viney. He's a professional so will train hard and perform. WIth a new coach / voice and development of the kids and more attacking gameplan, he might fall back in love with the club. I think for the MFC it's better to hold than trade him for unders.

Is this the same Jordan McMahon that kicked the goal after the siren in THAT game? How is he connected to BH? A quick google shoes that he's an agent... a real estate agent!

What's this??

I want to agree with your interpretation but am wondering if I read the same article?? These were just quotes from CC's radio interview yesterday. I can't see any mention of "if he comes back, we’ll be fine… if he doesn’t, we’ll work through that". The two way street message and reference to shift in landscape (in my view) is just about him saying players and managers are increasingly thinking they can break contracts when they feel like it - But that's not how it works (because the club has to agree and GC aren't going to). GC will hold players to contracts and that's why it is a two way street - if you sign the contract, you honour the contract. What am I missing?

I know it happens.. but the fact that GC have been so strong with public comments about not trading BH means its harder for them to soften / change the narrative without looking silly. It would be a terrible precedent for them to set. Do you see it that way?

Sadly I think you're right - mostly because for a deal to happen is going to make Gold Coast look very silly given their strong stance. Even if a deal made sense to them rationally today - how do they walk back their comments and save face at the same time?

Yeah was thinking the same. Hope Tahj is coping ok

Don't know a lot about him - but seems he might be decent as a resting ruck but still got a bit to go in terms of ruck craft and endurance (an extra spot on the bench will help that obviously)

No slight on Random Task - I would have thought much the same - but to get for a 4th round pick in the 2027 (compromised) draft, it is an absolute steal!!

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So if true would report to / be under Taylor Whitford?

Can I take the credit here - because I've been a keyboard warrior banging on about this and not been invovled in any discussions with Tom at all!

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If we don't manage to land Bailey Humphrey in the Trac trade and get a bunch of picks, would they be worth on trading to Richmond to get to the pointy end - I think they have 2 and 3 (but will be 3 and 4 after Oscar Allen compo). Apparently they are open to splitting one of them.

Is there any other news on the assistant coaching front? We seem to have a few roles to fill. Always hated Geelong with a passion though that is at least partly due to their continued competitiveness - so don't mind the idea of a few ex-Geelong people getting on board. Is Tom Hawkins in the frame? We need some help with forward craft - and Mihocek is a start - but having a coach who's played in a modern system and known for not just kicking but also creating goals

I agree but would swap with JVR. I feel like Jefferson adds a point of difference up forward to Mihocek and Kentfield more than JVR does. JVR played as a defender as a junior too

Isn't that how it would work? Ie they say "Look BH, you're contracted and a required player. We appreciate you're homesick and we're open to you moving back to Victoria. If there's a deal that is satisfactory on the table then we will look at it. But this is just to get you home - we're not necessarily going to deal with your club of choice."

Would it be fair to say that if King is adopting a Geelong style, Rogers could play a similar role to Gryan Miers? From what I've seen (not much), he seems to be very good at pulling the kick late to ensure he finds the target with low bullet passes?

Just a thought... everyone on Demonland loves "Demon Forever" and many despise Tim Lamb. Though the two of them have never been seen in the same room at the same time 😱😱😱