Rumour 2023 Rumours and Speculation (Rumours total 33!, 1 BIG FISH ALERT last October 4th) (7 confirmed! 11 Busted!)

[Southerntakeover]

How do people think we're going to get an elite midfielder at this point? We're not in draft range, and are unlikely to be next year given Nicks is coaching for his career.

If we're going to put a line through anyone who has anything less than a perfect record (noting that nothing that has been said to date is even public record or proved), then we can rule out trading or otherwise acquiring one- teams do not trade them otherwise, and they're not coming here in free agency.

So what's the plan?

We can either take a risk to acquire one, or not have one.

Or are we just going to concede winning premierships for the indefinite future again?

 

[GreyCrow]

Wouldn’t at least the remainder of the original contract stand?

Timewise yes. My concern is over the $$ amount we would be paying given we were paying about 3 players who werent even at the club at one stage

Melbourne offer to pay half but we have to pony up extra draft capital

Or

We offer to take on the contract but give up only what we have (with some small mayo added )

 

[GreyCrow]

How do people think we're going to get an elite midfielder at this point? We're not in draft range, and are unlikely to be next year given Nicks is coaching for his career.

If we're going to put a line through anyone who has anything less than a perfect record (noting that nothing that has been said to date is even public record or proved), then we can rule out trading or otherwise acquiring one- teams do not trade them otherwise, and they're not coming here in free agency.

So what's the plan?

We can either take a risk to acquire one, or not have one.

Or are we just going to concede winning premierships for the indefinite future again?

I think he is a game changer for us

 

[Jibroni]

Furious at him or the Club?
Would love to have him racking up at A.O.

The Club as Clarry is universally loved by the supporters and is one of the best players in the league. It would be similar to if McLeod or Ruccuito were traded during their prime years.

You would be in Top 4 conversations if you were able to pull this off.

 

[Danger in Texas]

Timewise yes. My concern is over the $$ amount we would be paying given we were paying about 3 players who werent even at the club at one stage

Melbourne offer to pay half but we have to pony up extra draft capital

Or

We offer to take on the contract but give up only what we have (with some small mayo added )

Yep see what you mean, although I don’t know if we can add clauses that, if they’re not met, pushes part of the bill away from us

 

[Pugsley]

I'm 30 year gold you clown i dont need to upgrade

I think your nose just got bigger.

 

[Crow Magnum Man]

How do people think we're going to get an elite midfielder at this point? We're not in draft range, and are unlikely to be next year given Nicks is coaching for his career.

If we're going to put a line through anyone who has anything less than a perfect record (noting that nothing that has been said to date is even public record or proved), then we can rule out trading or otherwise acquiring one- teams do not trade them otherwise, and they're not coming here in free agency.

So what's the plan?

We can either take a risk to acquire one, or not have one.

Or are we just going to concede winning premierships for the indefinite future again?

One scenario would be we trade with Port two seconds this year for next year’s first offer Melbourne 3 first rounders in exchange for Oliver he reunites with Burgess who he has faith in gets fresh start Melbourne gets less backlash than sending to big Victorian club we get that bull who explodes from the contest to go the classy ball users we have added

 

[moogerfooger]

Remember the offer we made for JHF that turned into Dawson, Rachele and Rankine? Would anyone honestly say they wish we got JHF instead?

Yeah we need an elite mid but at what cost?

 

[George Kramer]

Remember the offer we made for JHF that turned into Dawson, Rachele and Rankine? Would anyone honestly say they wish we got JHF instead?

Yeah we need an elite mid but at what cost?

That’s not entirely true as it assumes we wouldn’t have got the Dawson and Rankine deals done in other ways. Rachelle would be the one we missed out on and I’d take that for JHF

 

[spenze]

My only real concern is do Melbourne pay some of his contract or will that be part of the trade price ie take on full contract for reduced pick price

Full contract, two picks in the 20s

Even then our draft campaign would only be rated B

 

[adelaidecrows]

Honestly the only piece of our puzzle left is an elite cream of the crop match winning X factor midfielder. Oliver has 6 seasons left and could easily be the catalyst for a successful rebuild into gf appearances.

I would not be against going all in on this. Oliver is worth it. However, the club may think there are prospects in the draft this year and next year we can't ignore, plus the trades we plan on adding.

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[MrBarry]

I just don't see what we could give up that would get him in and satisfy Melbourne, would they really take 9, Mcadam and next years 1st and be happy with that?

 

[50BC]

Apparently he has an attitude problem.

WHAT IS WRONG WITH THAT?! Everyone has an attitude problem on Big Footy and this place is thriving.

I'd be very surprised Melbourne are willing to get rid of him because of an "attitude". Tends to make me think the rumours about him may have some substance and are more than just gossip.

 

[baldandbroke]

McAdam is lazy we know this

No he isn’t.

 

[UcantCme]

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[Betts are off]

I know he has stated Adelaide Oval is his favourite ground to play on and loves Burgo.

If he is traded (the smoke is getting thicker) then I would not be shocked if he picked the Crows.

I basically pencil him in for 35 and 2 every time he plays here....

 

[spexau]

I just don't see what we could give up that would get him in and satisfy Melbourne, would they really take 9, Mcadam and next years 1st and be happy with that?

Realistically we'd probably have to help Melb get pick 1 from WCE

 

[PeterSalt]

Damn he must be broken if Melbourne media are suggesting he'd be a good fit here

 

[MrBarry]

Realistically we'd probably have to help Melb get pick 1 from WCE

How would that play out though?

 

[adelaidecrows]

Realistically we'd probably have to help Melb get pick 1 from WCE

No. Two firsts (one future) and McAdam is a fair trade. Melbourne can add their own picks to the pile to sweeten any deal for west coast. Plus the salary cap relief we provide Melbourne should be more than enough.

My guess is it would have to be a 3 way trade with one of the clubs with the top 3 picks to make this work. It's possible.

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[baldandbroke]

I reckon North will get Oliver.

They have the picks handed to them on a platter, they have Clarkson.

AFL want the Roos to rise.

 

[MrBarry]

I reckon North will get Oliver.

They have the picks handed to them on a platter, they have Clarkson.

AFL want the Roos to rise.

Depends on where the player wants to go. Would you really want to go to that shithole?

 

[Betts are off]

Yep, I'm definitely not at the point of thinking this will happen.

But I'm totally content on selling the farm if there was a possibility.

Clarry is the A+ Grade bull we've not had since Dangerfield.

Sell the farm Reidy, or at least offer the farm!

 

[adelaidecrows]

Yep, I'm definitely not at the point of thinking this will happen.

But I'm totally content on selling the farm if there was a possibility.

Clarry is the A+ Grade bull we've not had since Dangerfield.

I would not be sad chasing this. We need a player like Oliver.

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[Crow till I die]

No. Two firsts (one future) and McAdam is a fair trade. Melbourne can add their own picks to the pile to sweeten any deal for west coast. Plus the salary cap relief we provide Melbourne should be more than enough.

My guess is it would have to be a 3 way trade with one of the clubs with the top 3 picks to make this work. It's possible.

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We also take over the 7 year contract which would have to appeal to mebourne if they are truly open to letting him go.

Imagine him in our midfield with dawson, rankine, rachele, laird, pedlar and soligo....

This might just be that elite mid we can shake loose..pay the price in a weak draft and a future pick