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Firstly, Rocky won't go for enough money to warrant the pick 2 compo. Regardless, where are you getting pick 5 from?

Whilst I'd love it if we managed to get pick 2 for Rockliff, the fact no one wanted him last year, gives me great doubts that anyone is going to be giving him the massive pay packet we'd need for us to get the highest compo. I think we're more likely to get an End of first round pick.

But that's exactly my point. Why has he got "Go home" issues more than anyone else we draft?

I find it interesting that 99% of all talk on all news/radio stories is Raynor goes pick 1. Yet in all talk on this board, no one mentions him? Why is that? There were rumors that he's a candidate to want to go home, but has there been any evidence?

For what it's worth, my mail (which is very good) is that Brisbane are heavily interested in players coming from Eastern Rangers. Those high up (in no order) are: Jaidyn Stephenson (Smokey for 1) Adam Cerra Sam Hayes All expected to go early.

I get what you're saying, but there is literally no benefit to any of the 3 parties other than it stops the media hype. That's all its done, and in fact it hasn't even worked. That's why I find it hard to believe that it is actually the case.

I don't get how this all works.. Why would 1) Brisbane sign him up at the request of another club saying they will look after us? 2) Why wouldn't the said club just do the trade? 3) Why would Schache agree to it all? I don't see how or why this would have been done. Where are the benefits in...

That's actually incorrect. He is actually not "employed" by the Collingwood Football Club, all players are technically employed by the AFL. So going from club to club is not changing employers. No visa issues at all. Regardless of the above. Since when did Cox become anything more than a poor...

So basically: Schache for pick 6 - Not too bad, arguments that it is fair on both sides Cox for pick 12 - Get out, and don't ever return. That is the most disgusting trade offer.

For those discussing Bruest: It was reported when discussing the O'Meara deal, Bruest possibly being a player who might be traded to the GC. He apparently said "There's no way that I'd go up there to finish my career. None" So I dare say there's no chance we could get him to come up. Even with...

Well how about you take your negativity and leave till you are positive. It really does my head in that the club is doing all they can to make good appointments and people are saying "meh" or "I'll wait to see him succeed before getting excited". we need to really change our mentality and think...

Some people just don't listen do they! Exciting times ahead!

I've stated before, someone extremely close to the process. I'm not revealing who.

The AFL had asked to not name the coach last week, due to wanting all the focus being on the GF. Due to the Public holiday in Brisbane today, there's no point announcing anything today. Watch this space... announcement in the next 24hours. (48 hours max, but I'm told tomorrow)

Is it wrong thinking that at this point of time, and no disrespect to any of our past champions, but I don't want any past players coming to the club as coach or assistant coaches. I want fresh new people, fresh new ideas. Ideally Fagan can bring some very experienced people, if Barker &...

Come on now... "mutually agreed" = leave or we'll make you leave. Fine, I want to go anyway. Clubs don't "mutually agree" for a coach to leave just as they're embarking on finals. Not unless there's issues.

Seeking new opportunities or not, basically sacking one of your coaches on the eve of a finals campaign, doesn't sit right for me. The Bulldogs seem to be the model we should almost try to be like. Why would they kick Monty out when they did? It says a bit to me...

From what I've heard, Monty is a great tactian, gets the most out of players and is an overall very good coach. The knock on him is that he doesn't like being second in charge, or struggles being overruled by a senior coach. He really wants to be the one in charge. Can Fagan get him on board and...

I like Cutler, and don't want to lose him. But gee some people are overrating him quite a lot. "Potential star"? I don't know about that. in fact I don't think he's going to ever be a star. Good player, yes.

Perfectly said! I think this is exactly the situation.

I'd imagine this process they're running may be a little bit smokes and mirror to help find a senior assistant, out of Barker and new entered into the race Monty. Also interesting to note the AFL have not made a decision on our Priority Pick. My inside mail tells me that they're waiting to see...

I'm sorry, but you're deluded. That scenario is real world. In the real world, Would the said recruitment agency pay all the corporates bills? Help Buy them a new building/s? No. Stop comparing it to a fantasy land where everyone tells the truth, or comparing it to a normal business structure...

I'm really not sure how clearer I can make my comments. Should I use capitals? Bold? You can choose to second guess or not, I'm really not fussed. I'm not naming names, but I've said in previous posts that I know you've read that I've spoken personally to someone who is very involved.

That's exactly my point, what's said in media through interviews (as above) and what's actually happened behind closed doors are two very very different situations. I know as fact that Fagan met with AFL & Brisbane officials well before the above time stamps.

I really don't understand how people are so naive to think that this process began after last week when Noble "officially" came on board. Do you really think that it took from the time Adelaide were knocked out to the official announcement (4 days later?) for him to decide on completely...

Well they're meeting on Monday.. To decide, hence me saying there's not been a final decision made. But I meant that since the AFL have (unofficially) taken over things, we've had to tick all the boxes, play nicely and make sure we do all the right things. Which we've not done so well...

I'm assuming you mean PP? I'm led to believe there isn't a final decision yet. But at this stage, I think we are likely to receive one. Either 2/3 (we already have 2) or end of first round. It won't be 1. It's all dependent on how we go through all this process. ie we basically need to do as...

Let's just say.... My source is good. There's not too much better.

Hence why I said it's not going to be as quickly, we don't have the picks. We do have access to signing uncontracted players. Through free agency. They just don't want to come. We also have our academy. Go to that well, and the draft. Not through signing players that can't get games at clubs...

I never said we should chase those two. I agree, we shouldn't be going after them. Especially Dunn. But Everitt has been tried and is nothing more than a fringe player who plays when there are injuries. Go to the draft, even if we get pick 40 for Green. Use it for a kid. It's the only way to...