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How would Trac know? More likely his manager! Don't think we can blame every thing we don't like on Trac.

Maybe but why didn't Richardson and Lamb say 'bad luck mate; we will wait till King is on board in a few days days'. Surely, they are competent enough to manage a player and critical trade discussions!

I'm ok with all that. It is the vitriol on DL that surrounds those points that imv is abhorrent and unnecessary.

King interview on SEN “On our terms”: Melbourne coach reveals Petracca planExclusive: Steven King has set the record straight on Christian Petracca.Interesting that the meeting with Trac about exploring options was last week and King wasn't there in person nor by phone/video. And they haven't met in person. “Those discussions might have happened in Grand Final week, so I wasn’t actually privy to any of those meetings,” he said further. I would have thought whoever organised the meeting would wait a few days till King was available. This might be more spin by the club to protect his trade value: “I’ve got his back around walking back into the club and playing great footy, and I’ll back him in.” But I'll give King the benefit of the doubt and believe him. Maybe King and Petracca should meet and have a heart to heart. ...and posters cool their jets for a while.

This thread has turned very ugly. The bile being dished out based on assumptions, opinions, perceptions, 'vibes' presented as 'facts' is abhorrent. Such vitriol and accusations would rarely be used in one's private life so why do people feel free to abuse a player, his wife, his manager, his life etc. The frenzy is such that if this was medieval England there would be gallows in the main street with many lining up to pull the rope, cheered on by the lynch mob. It is sad to say what is being dished up in this thread says more about the posters than any of the targets. Its a game. He goes, he goes. Be disappointed, hurt but let's keep a bit of dignity among ourselves.

Haven't found any media release on Cat A. Either would work.

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Freo are probably still salty that we tried to lure TJ back. Remember the comment from their CEO: "I think Melbourne should take our players' names out of their mouths," Garlick said on SEN radio. So they will probably try a silly offer. While 'feather in my cap' Bell is gone, I'm not sure this lot are any easier to deal with. Note: Clearly they didn't heed their own advice, above in luring McVee. Hypocrites !!! Yes, I know spin is the second language in the AFL ... just venting as I'm still hurting Judd is leaving🥹

Is that me? If it is I'm not sure what I 'get' but I'm taking it as a compliment 😄

I would be less angry if he just responded to fans and others: Don't know what will happen at the end of the year; homesick at times. Would be disappointed, he would always be a fave ala Hunt and I would wish him well. Clearly, I don't deal well with deception!!!

Let me introduce you to my new 'Cult' Hero on my avatar !!! . Profile faves also updated.

No reason for Lily to pay the price for McVee's deception. That he held back info from the club is one thing but that he clearly lied to Ghosty and to @Dannyz 's contacts says he cannot be trusted. She should dump him!!

In time I can accept his move but that he consistently and without compunction lied to our dear Ghosty @Ghostwriter is beyond the pail! Not sure he will be on my favourite list much longer ... methinks it is time to find a new avatar.

I took perverse pleasure particularly in one aspect of the Cat's loss.. After they beat us at GMHA this year, Holmes mockingly said "we didn't know how to tag" !!!! Well, those chickens came home to roost yesterday when Scott tagged Mc Cluggage and Rayner. It didn't work and let Lions lose. Eventually, removing the tag from McCluggage but alas too late !!!

Smith looked very lazy yesterday. Poor half-hearted effort in not attacking the ball which allowed Zorko to charge thru pass to Neale for the game turning goal. Very similar to his lazy effort in the 2021 GF that allowed Viney to intercept, get the ball to Harmes then a game-turning goal to (I think) Fritsch! Shirks a tough contest does Bailey!

From 15th in 2018, to 7 consecutive years of SF or better. If it wasn't for some dodgy umpiring in the 2023 GF the Lions would have a 3-peat! Already a dynasty!

None where a club is prepared to trade. They might take him if free as an FA. At least with Trac there is genuine interest with clubs considering trades. I will be over the moon if Oliver does reward the support the club has given him and lives up to the mega contract he signed in mid 2022. I would like both of them to stay at least one more year and see what King can do. Then both might have better trade value.

👏🏻🕺🏻🎉 Have fun DZ And thanks for all the positivity and appreciation you bring to DL 🥂

Therein lies the issue. I don't doubt his commitment; just saying there are other issues at play.

I love Clarry as much as anyone. I think he genuinely wants to stay but his committment to the club is in part because he knows there isn't much, if any interest out there.

The coaching world isn't big - they all know a lot about each other and if they don't they know who to ask. King would have had a big say in Whitford's promotion. He has a very good CV. Lets back them in!

No but neither are the three he is being linked with. Adel have their day but don't fit other aspects of the supposed things he was seeking last year and no longer seems to seek.

Agreed. None of Adel, Syd nor GCS fit the Brand, Big Club, Big Crowds profile the media accused him of seeking last year. So maybe all the click bait hyperbole and trashing of Trac about those being his reasons to move were wrong.

Who uses calendars!

The irony is no-one ever comments on 'brand' Dangerfield (fishing) or 'brand' Smith (himself) and many other players. It is another #TracMyth that has gone out of control.