Rumour 2023 Rumours and Speculation (Rumours total 37!, 1 (busted) BIG FISH ALERT last October 9th) (9 confirmed! 17 Busted!)

[cleanhands]

Screams of a player who doesn't have the level of pressure and intensity to be a high-level AFL footballer.

If we can get him for minimum chips or as a free agent in '27 (can't see him being a Sun for that long) then fine, he can compete for a spot.

We have Cook that fits this description, that’s enough

 

[LoBu]

I also wonder if "he's happy where he is" is the default answer family members give people who ask, no matter what

Just because even a throwaway comment here or there finds its way into public space very easily

All respect to Feenix - love ya pod - but surely Luko's old man wouldn't be telling the guy who runs a weekly podcast inside information - if it's from the cricket club he'd be 'playing a straight bat' every day of the week.

Unless it's a beef with the AFC - which would be weird - what we didn't pick up Luko senior in the 1990 squad? I thought they were crows fans until Luko was drafted?

 

[feenix67]

What’s his beef with the AFC

There's connections with the Jarman and Edwards families, neither of which are great fans of the club.

 

[cleanhands]

There's connections with the Jarman and Edwards families, neither of which are great fans of the club.

Obviously thru a Eastern FC

 

[feenix67]

Interesting about Luko supossedly 'not wanting to come home'.

You would think good coin, good contract, being close to family/mates along with the lure (or hope) of being played in your preferred position would be enticing.

Dont get these young ones these days!

GC treat the family pretty well and he's entrenched up there and quite happy.

 

[feenix67]

Obviously thru a Eastern FC

Moreso through cricket most likely. There are family connections.

 

[FR0GGY]

We have Cook that fits this description, that’s enough

Funny, cook and Jones 1%ers & tackles are almost identical this year.

 

[cleanhands]

Funny, cook and Jones 1%ers & tackles are almost identical this year.

We look after our own

 

[MRB37]

There's connections with the Jarman and Edwards families, neither of which are great fans of the club.

Jarman's have an issue with how we treated a F/S too?

 

[FullyBigKPro]

GC treat the family pretty well and he's entrenched up there and quite happy.

Fair enough - I guess they have to given they know they are up against it with the 'go home' factor for interstate players.

Still - the amount of times you hear players mid year are "happy" and "settled" only for them to do a 180 degree when the trade period fires up and bigger coin/contracts are on the table!

 

[CromradeCromulent]

Well if Feenix is saying he has the inside scoop that Luko thinks we're smelly I for one can't wait to see what number he chooses for us next year.

Seriously if he actually is out of favour and disgruntled about being played out of position as is being heavily implied by the media, the idea that he'd refuse to go to us (the club he grew up supporting) if we made the best offer to him because his dad knows two retirees who are angry about their sons being shit is laughable.

 

[Bearded Clam]

I also wonder if "he's happy where he is" is the default answer family members give people who ask, no matter what

Just because even a throwaway comment here or there finds its way into public space very easily

Port have no draft capital to offer suns for Luko this year..

Always makes you wonder how much you can even trust the word coming straight from a players family’s mouth..

Someone put a rumour up years ago about how Rankine would go to port if he ever left the Suns and would never come to the crows.. said that members of Rankine’s own family told him so at a dinner they were with him at..

Turns out it was complete bullshit of course as Rankine himself aparently rejected outright any offers from port.. told them he’d never ever play for them.. just before he asked for a trade to the crows..

Why as a parent would you give out information about your sons contract intentions to anyone.. its stupid.. you instantly reduce your son and his managers powers of negotiation…

If port heard rumours that Luko’s dad said he’d never play for the crows and would go to port.. they arent exactly gonna do everything they can by paying full price are they..

 

[Danger in Texas]

To keep on topic…



Lmao

 

[cleanhands]

Port have no draft capital to offer suns for Luko this year..

Always makes you wonder how much you can even trust the word coming straight from a players family’s mouth..

Someone put a rumour up years ago about how Rankine would go to port if he ever left the Suns and would never come to the crows.. said that members of Rankine’s own family told him so at a dinner they were with him at..

Turns out it was complete bullshit of course as Rankine himself aparently rejected outright any offers from port.. told them he’d never ever play for them.. just before ge asked for a trade to the crows..

Why as a parent would you give out information about your sons contract intentions to anyone.. ots stupid.. you instantly reduce your som and his managers powers of negotiation…

If port heard rumours that Luko’s dad said he’d never play for the crows and would go to port.. they arent exactly gonna do everything they can by paying full price are they..

It’s where it would have started in hope it benefits them

 

[Peter Doherty]

This time last year I heard from someone who is close to Power insiders, that they basically accept Lukosius is AFC bound.

 

[woofsson]

Though the same also under a better coach

Have any of our coaches shown themselves to be excellent at player development?

 

[cleanhands]

Have any of our coaches shown themselves to be excellent at player development?

Me I’m saying NO

 

[Vader]

Have any of our coaches shown themselves to be excellent at player development?

Alan Stewart had a great reputation for developing our young players, but that's going back many years now.

 

[MRB37]

This time last year I heard from someone who is close to Power insiders, that they basically accept Lukosius is AFC bound.

Luko's manager

 

[1990crow]

Luko's manager

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Very true

 

[GROTTO]

Didnt Motlop do that with us a few years back and Port came back to the table and offered him more money?

https://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/afl-trades-crows-make-big-play-for-steven-motlop/news-story/9ff26de5f2b402b0ef40a13078f92056

 

[Rory Walkerfield]

I can’t see him moving to Port, the ‘wants to play for a club in the premiership window’ chatter makes me think some VIC clubs are still a possibility though

Aren’t the Swans in the premiership window?

 

[BACCS]

Have any of our coaches shown themselves to be excellent at player development?

I guess Soligo, Michelaney and Worrell developed themselves then? Murray, Thilthorpe and Rachele also tracking along well. Some players develop better in the AFL system than others, happens at every club in the comp.

There is no one on draft night who would have though Soligo would develop into a full time mid in his 3rd season and be winning Showdown medals earlier than first round picks like JHF, Rozee and Butters. A 3rd year KPF kicks 5 in a Showdown last year.

We also hired a development coach at the end of 2020 for our 1st-3rd year players that worked with the Hawks during their golden years, that is some decent credentials: https://www.afc.com.au/news/839635/adelaide-appoint-new-head-of-development

 

[BACCS]

Aren’t the Swans in the premiership window?

Yep, I really doubt he leaves Sydney, all this chatter is doing is driving up his next contract at the Swans and helping him buy a new house in Bondi. Will be the most well paid role player in the comp next year.

 

[FullyBigKPro]

Yep, I really doubt he leaves Sydney, all this chatter is doing is driving up his next contract at the Swans and helping him buy a new house in Bondi. Will be the most well paid role player in the comp next year.

Sydney legit must have a hidden second Salary cap.