I think this might happen more and more OD, contract talks start earlier so teams can trade players rather than lose them as FA, especially if the compensation picks get taken away
The only reason he wouldn't mention who a source was in such a serious matter is if that person would have a negative effect on himself or the bombers, almost certain it's James and Tanya Hird.
I would add I think he has been okay when he has played firsts this year, felt he was stiff a couple of times when he was dropped, players who did less retained their spot