Rumour 2024 Rumours and Speculation Part 2 (Rumours total 25, last 28th August)

[Scorpus]

Rumor summary September 30

• Cal Twomey confirms we are interested in James Peatling (link)
• FiveAA claims we are after Scott Borlace, current Head of Development at Brisbane (link)
• Claims of Rory Sloane
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  Rory Sloane

  Age

  34

  Ht

  183cm

  Wt

  87kg

  Pos.

  Mid

  Career

  Season

  Last 5

  D

  23.7

  5star

  K

  11.7

  4star

  HB

  11.9

  5star

  M

  3.5

  4star

  T

  6.6

  5star

  CL

  5.7

  5star

  D

  15.3

  4star

  K

  7.3

  3star

  HB

  8.0

  4star

  M

  1.3

  1star

  T

  3.3

  4star

  CL

  4.2

  5star

  D

  22.2

  5star

  K

  8.6

  4star

  HB

  13.6

  5star

  M

  3.2

  4star

  T

  6.0

  5star

  CL

  4.6

  5star

  heading to Melbourne Demons as a development coach
• Inside Trading suggests we are interested in Gold Coast's pick 12 (link)
• Inside Trading also suggests Clayton Oliver
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  Clayton Oliver

  Age

  27

  Ht

  189cm

  Wt

  88kg

  Pos.

  Mid

  Career

  Season

  Last 5

  D

  27.8

  5star

  K

  9.5

  4star

  HB

  18.4

  5star

  M

  3.2

  3star

  T

  6.3

  5star

  CL

  6.3

  5star

  D

  25.1

  5star

  K

  11.1

  4star

  HB

  14.0

  5star

  M

  3.6

  4star

  T

  5.6

  5star

  CL

  5.9

  5star

  D

  19.2

  5star

  K

  4.6

  2star

  HB

  14.6

  5star

  M

  2.0

  3star

  T

  4.4

  5star

  CL

  3.8

  5star

  is possibly back on the trade table, but doesn't link him to any specific clubs

 

[SLOWNE]

This has come up a bunch of times.

Elliot Himmelberg, Rory Sloane, Chris Burgess, Lachlan Gollant, Ned McHenry all off the list and one player moved from main list to rookie list. That's six.

It has also come up a bunch of times the T Murray has the Sloane list spot and came over on 18 months, so we are still one short.

 

[TryAnHit]

And rankine pushing him

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If rankine stays fit he may be a top 5 player in the league next year. Could well avg 20+ and 2 goals a game

 

[GameofSloanes]

I'm not quite sure we will, seeing it'll require demoting someone to the rookie list to fit him in. At the moment, we're looking at four open list spots on our main list as McHenry, Gollant, Sloane, and Himmelberg are without contract alongside 3 open rookie pick spots(?).

I hope we do find someone who is willing to take that bullet, seeing Welsh looks quite the player.



I think the mandate is you need three incoming players from any source (trade/draft/FA) and three outgoings. For instance, Collingwood only took two draft picks last year.

I would be surprised if we're upgrading anyone from the rookie list. I would equally be surprised if we're taking a pick past 4 in the ND, outside of maybe covering an F/S bid.

Being put on the rookie list means nothing, they still get paid the same and have the same chance of being selected to play

 

[Crow till I die]

So you're happy to overlook Dodson ? .....then complain we haven't drafted a RUCK

OK, do you want a Brodie Grundy clone for us or a Will Day clone for us? I know what I want more

 

[119others]

Strange if we are looking to bring in pick 12 when we are struggling for list spots.

Are we trading players out?

If we get Peatling and/or pick 12 I think Berry or Pedlar could actually go.

Berry I am ok with a second rounder but Peds would be a major disappointment and perhaps gone for lack of professionalism and injuries rather than potential.

GWS wanted him after all in his draft year. Peatling for Peds?

 

[Cromulant]

OK, do you want a Brodie Grundy clone for us or a Will Day clone for us? I know what I want more

When your only alternative is someone who we KNOW cant play at AFL level, im taking the Grundy option.

 

[Amacca 23]

OK, do you want a Brodie Grundy clone for us or a Will Day clone for us? I know what I want more

He aint a brodie grundy clone , try shaun rehn

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[Cromulant]

If we get Peatling and/or pick 12 I think Berry or Pedlar could actually go.

Berry I am ok with a second rounder but Peds would be a major disappointment and perhaps gone for lack of professionalism and injuries rather than potential.

GWS wanted him after all in his draft year. Peatling for Peds?

Wont be Berry after signing a new contract 2 months ago

 

[Crows I Am]

Isn't pick 12 a bit early for Dodson?

We might be prepared to go a bit earlier so we don't miss him. Last year we were apparently keen on Taylor Goad but missed him when he went 1 pick before ours.

 

[119others]

Wont be Berry after signing a new contract 2 months ago

Agree it’s unlikely but is there any contractual reason why it couldn’t happen?

 

[WaynesWorld19]

OK, do you want a Brodie Grundy clone for us or a Will Day clone for us? I know what I want more

#4 gets an "A" class Mid ....with ROB 29 YO ...the next priority is a RUCK

List balance mate

 

[Cromulant]

Agree it’s unlikely but is there any contractual reason why it couldn’t happen?

I dont think there is no.

Losing Pedlar would be a blow, but Peatling is a more reliable prospect.

 

[WaynesWorld19]

Agree it’s unlikely but is there any contractual reason why it couldn’t happen?

Yes, AFL rules prevent a player being traded in the first 12 months after a Contract is signed

 

[WaynesWorld19]

I dont think there is no.

Losing Pedlar would be a blow, but Peatling is a more reliable prospect.

Bad call !

 

[Crow till I die]

#4 gets an "A" class Mid ....with ROB 29 YO ...the next priority is a RUCK

List balance mate

Draft for talent, trade for needs?????

 

[Cromulant]

Bad call !

Its not really.

I like Pedlar but there has to be some durability concerns. He wouldnt be a guy I would trade mind you.

 

[Cromulant]

Draft for talent, trade for needs?????

Dodson is both a huge talent and a desperate need.

 

[Coopers]

Looking at Pedlar and Cook as two that have a huge preseason and breakout years next year.

Would go a long way.

 

[Amacca 23]

Draft for talent, trade for needs?????

You dont think dodson has talent ?

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[WaynesWorld19]

Draft for talent, trade for needs?????

So which Ruck are you trading in this year .....needs doesn't always match opportunity

So you'd overlook a Sam Darcy in the Draft .....Mmmm OK

 

[119others]

Here it is

Every AFL club’s targets, exits and picks to use in deals — Mega trade state of play

Fallen giant’s glaring void; powerhouse could land two big fish — Mega trade state of play

www.foxsports.com.au

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This Smith situation is interesting. We all thought he had hit a trigger for 2025 in addition to his TV interview on he day of exit meetings where he seemed pissed off but determined to play on in 2025 (I had thought maybe we offered a 50-66% payout of his fixed contract for 2025 but he didn’t want this option).

Now reported no contract at all.

The truth will come out soon but you can see the potential for premature bed-wetting is very real here in so many situations.

 

[Amacca 23]

So which Ruck are you trading in this year .....needs doesn't always match opportunity

So you'd overlook a Sam Darcy in the Draft .....Mmmm OK

Im taking dodson EVERYDAY of the week if we have 12 and he is there

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[Floating Doughnut]

Forward / mid . Still a possibility

Forward half smalls win grand finals and games in general

Absolutely this.

Don’t mind if we go a little Kaos ball at times next year with our quality of smalls when TT has a run on ball.
A taller inside outside running mid who kicks clutch goals would be nice to round things off.

 

[WaynesWorld19]

Looking at Pedlar and Cook as two that have a huge preseason and breakout years next year.

Would go a long way.

Yes, totally agree ....Cook showed huge improvement this year, it's starting to click for him ......Pedlar, the kick in the pants last year he needed ....he would be aware of all the talent coming onto the list, a big motivation for him

 

[119others]

Why would Peatling even want to leave GWS, he's a local, the club is strong, doesn't make sense.

An extra 250k+ per year and a longer contract for starters. And am actual genuine need for him to play midfield