Rumour 2024 Rumours and Speculation Part 2

[Scorpus]

Spoiler: Older Rumors

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Rumors from September 30

• 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

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  CL

  4.6

  5star

  heading to Melbourne Demons as a development coach, but maybe not before asking for a job at the Crows first?
• 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

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  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

Rumors from October 1

• We have offered Darcy Fogarty
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  Darcy Fogarty

  Age

  25

  Ht

  194cm

  Wt

  100kg

  Pos.

  Fwd

  Career

  Season

  Last 5

  D

  8.5

  2star

  K

  5.7

  2star

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  2.8

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  M

  3.7

  4star

  T

  1.7

  4star

  G

  1.2

  4star

  D

  6.3

  1star

  K

  4.0

  1star

  HB

  2.3

  2star

  M

  3.0

  3star

  T

  2.3

  3star

  G

  1.0

  4star

  D

  8.0

  2star

  K

  5.4

  2star

  HB

  2.6

  3star

  M

  3.4

  4star

  T

  2.6

  4star

  G

  1.0

  4star

  a five year contract extension early ahead of free agency (link)
• We are attempting to lure Graham Wright to our football department (link)

Rumors from October 2-3

• Graham Wright, who we are chasing as a head of football, is also being chased by Carlton for a CEO position (link)

Rumors from October 4-5

• Gettable claiming pick 25 for Neal-Bullen and a future 2nd for Peatling (link)

Rumors from October 6

• Tom Morris claims we are open to splitting pick 4 (link)

Rumor summary October 8

• Jon Ralph claims we are not prepared to use a future 2nd on Peatling (link)

Rumor summary October 9

• Graham Wright will not join Adelaide, instead taking up the Carlton CEO role (link)
• Tom Morris claims the Peatling trade will involve future 2nd and 3rd round picks, and we have offered him a four year deal at about $600k per season (link)
• Riley Beveridge claims we asked GWS if they were interested in one of our players in the Peatling trade (link)

Rumor summary October 10

• Collingwood are interested in Justin Reid as their new head of football (link)
• GWS want our future 2nd and pick 46 for Peatling (link)

Rumor summary October 11

• Poster claims we are attempting to lure Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera, maybe in 2025 (link)
• Tom Morris claims we will do the Peatling deal for pick 46 and a future 2nd provided there are other late pick swaps (link)

Rumor summary October 13

• Tom Morris suggests we have offered a trade involving a swap of future 2nds for Peatling (link)

Rumor summary October 15

• After West Coast got absolutely rogered, Cal Twomey claims we have offered either two future 3rds for Peatling, or a swap of 2nds and a future 3rd (link)
• We have interest in Sam Davidson from Richmond VFL (link)
• Mitch Cleary claims some GWS players are facing suspensions from the AFL due to behaviour at an end of season event (link)
• Brett Montgomery is staying at GWS, meaning we were unsuccessful at luring him (link)

Rumor summary October 16

• Stalemate on the Peatling trade as of 4pm, with us threatening to send him to the PSD (link)

 

[Cromulant]

Because there's a plan to replace Nicks with Goodwin end of year?

Oh please no, don't even go there

 

[Viva la Mattner]

Because there's a plan to replace Nicks with Goodwin end of year?

lol no

But hey this is Ricciuto FC so nothing would surprise me

 

[StonesThrow]

Sometimes I wonder whether people forget we recruited Dawson and Rankine recently. Two elite players.

Hinge also a very astute pick up.

We've got lots of issues, imo recent recruiting (not including drafting) is low in the list.

 

[feenix67]

2 picks inside the top 5 ?? Yeah that won't happen.

Of course it won't, because we won't do what is necessary to make it happen.

Tell me, if we were prepared to give up a future first for Luko, why shouldn't we be prepared to utilise it to get another top 5-10 pick in a midfield heavy draft? Giving up Rash might be a risk, but you've got to give something to get something. We need star power mids. This draft has them.

But nah, let's get distracted by shiny trades for middle tier players and call it a win...

 

[Cromulant]

Sometimes I wonder whether people forget we recruited Dawson and Rankine recently. Two elite players.

Hinge also a very astute pick up.

We've got lots of issues, imo recent recruiting (not including drafting) is low in the list.

Its still an issue, just not the biggest one

 

[Cromulant]

Of course it won't, because we won't do what is necessary to make it happen.

Tell me, if we were prepared to give up a future first for Luko, why shouldn't we be prepared to utilise it to get another top 5-10 pick in a midfield heavy draft? Giving up Rash might be a risk, but you've got to give something to get something. We need star power mids. This draft has them.

But nah, let's get distracted by shiny trades for middle tier players and call it a win...

Clubs rarely give up a top 5 pick, particularly in a stacked draft, that's probably the biggest thing.

The clubs that have them, with the possible exception of North Melbourne are looking for what we are.

I'd say another pick inside 10 is achievable, pick trading is something we havent been shy to do

 

[FR0GGY]

It would seem as if Clarry plays his best footy on the not so straight and narrow, would nicks even allow that?

 

[feenix67]

Clubs rarely give up a top 5 pick, particularly in a stacked draft, that's probably the biggest thing.

The clubs that have them, with the possible exception of North Melbourne are looking for what we are.

I'd say another pick inside 10 is achievable, pick trading is something we havent been shy to do

I think Gold Coast would be the willing partner. Hardwick wants a quick turn around and they have some academy stuff going on, so would be open to a player and a future pick for their #6 .

 

[Viva la Mattner]

It would seem as if Clarry plays his best footy on the not so straight and narrow, would nicks even allow that

Nicks knows full well if we fail next year he is done
Clarry brings elite midfield qualities - exactly what we need more of

Nicks is a stubborn prick but in this instance he would have to swallow his pride and let Burgo and co. work with Oliver

 

[FR0GGY]

Nicks knows full well if we fail next year he is done
Clarry brings elite midfield qualities - exactly what we need more of

Nicks is a stubborn prick but in this instance he would have to swallow his pride and let Burgo and co. work with Oliver

Is this Clarry information you’ve got or just sharing your thoughts

 

[Crow till I die]

Well today is its happening day apparently. A poster told us previously that wednesday we will hear about another name we are linked to. It could be bigger than christmas today.

 

[whattagun07]

Getting Clarry would be a disaster. I just know it

 

[Viva la Mattner]

Is this Clarry information you’ve got or just sharing your thoughts

My thoughts, but taking into account some of the things I have been told to get to that point
Am I certain we will go for Clarry ? NO

but I am confident from the bits of info I have been told it is more likely than not
But in no way guaranteed

 

[Amacca 23]

No because it appears from reports we are giving up 25 without a whimper.

It appears from who ? Jurnos who guess everything

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[Viva la Mattner]

Getting Clarry would be a disaster. I just know it

IF and that's a big IF the Offield dynamic we would set in place with Oliver does what they expect it would work out swimmingly

 

[Hodgy]

I think Gold Coast would be the willing partner. Hardwick wants a quick turn around and they have some academy stuff going on, so would be open to a player and a future pick for their #6 .

Especially if they believe a bid might come for their academy lad before that pick. Saints the other if they get pick 8 for Battle.

 

[dogs105]

not getting Lukosius is not a bad thing. Although his elite kicking to our forward line would old be a bonus. I just don’t know how port are going to afford him?

In before Luko and GC first rounder for pick 35.

 

[El Doederino]

Getting Clarry would be a disaster. I just know it

I would take a disaster over the current boring mediocrity. At least we'd be relevant again.

 

[whattagun07]

I would take a disaster over the current boring mediocrity. At least we'd be relevant again.

Oh it'd be a ride, that's for sure

 

[crow2crow]

Well today is its happening day apparently. A poster told us previously that wednesday we will hear about another name we are linked to. It could be bigger than christmas today.

get ready to remove the wrapping paper and find a 3 pack of undies

 

[Mutineer]

Okay this guy's making stuff up



"today's medical" he flew back to Sydney Monday night

Haha it took you this long to work that out?

 

[FR0GGY]

It appears from who ? Jurnos who guess everything

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Yeah they guessed that Houston still wanted to go home even though he specifically said he would stay.

 

[Mutineer]

Don't be shocked to find that this is to grease the wheels of a deal for Oliver

I'm shocked!

 

[Mutineer]

Nicks knows full well if we fail next year he is done
Clarry brings elite midfield qualities - exactly what we need more of

Nicks is a stubborn prick but in this instance he would have to swallow his pride and let Burgo and co. work with Oliver

What I saw of Oliver in 2024 was anything but an elite footballer.

 

[Amacca 23]

Yeah they guessed that Houston still wanted to go home even though he specifically said he would stay.

They also guess 1 saying cumming to adel and the other say to port that is a fact and we all knew houston wanted out just said he didnt to stabilse the club for finals

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