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

[119others]

That is why we need to take the punt on Oliver. Get him here, where he wanted to be and hope his attitude changes.

Quality mids, to enhance what we have with Sog/Rankine/Crouch/Curtin/Dawson do.

well clearly thats the inherent risk. 'Hoping' for anything to come good, esp with the myriad of serious and complex issues - and clearly volatile and uncertain future outcomes - relating to Oliver, could go a long way to destroying our clubs prospects over the next half decade. We need more than hope IMO

 

[119others]

Seems a lot of people think that he's gone judging by the comments and reactions on Instagram and other social media platforms yesterday. Over 600 likes on an Instagrampost that said that the injury post might as well have been Oliver requesting a trade to Adelaide. I fully expect Melbourne to dig their heels in it too. Buy if Clarry requests a trade or demands one, as a club you'd at least have to think about it and see what the other club is offering

OK it may be appropriate to share what you are referring to in this instance? I am sure we would love to check it out

 

[hippyhippy]

seriously it would be the clubs BIGGEST ever risk taking Oliver and his contract combined with poor form on now. If MLB want him gone, we dont want him

If mfc want him gone. Ill gladly take him for nothing. At this point Oliver has no trade value draft wise because his contract is far too big for his output and mfc will need to be paying part of the contract to get rid of him.

 

[GameofSloanes]

I think we could absolutely use another player with great foot skills. I wouldn't want to pay a lot for him but I wouldn't be unhappy if we got him.

His skills are so good he cant get a regular game?
Too small / too slow

 

[Soggy2112]

Any list manager that would consider trading in McHenry should tender their resignation papers at the same time.

I refuse to get excited until I read the announcement but given he's out of contract and we haven't been playing him you'd hope that the penny has finally dropped and he will be delisted. At that point, as you said, he becomes a free pickup for any club that needs to fill their reserves side.

My money is on us putting him on the rookie list.

 

[Soggy2112]

seriously it would be the clubs BIGGEST ever risk taking Oliver and his contract combined with poor form on now. If MLB want him gone, we dont want him

I have a feeling Melbourne are looking at doing a little mini re-build. They’re letting ANB go, there’s noise around Oliver and Trac, and they’ve actually got some pretty solid young talent coming through.

I wonder if they’re pivoting towards JVR, Pickett, Rivers etc being there top end players for their next push (perhaps trying to fix some of the culture issues that seem to be around) and may be trying to extract max value from their stars while they can.

Melbourne shopping Oliver around may not necessarily mean we need to steer clear.

 

[hippyhippy]

My money is on us putting him on the rookie list.

Trade him for caleb daniel... If Bulldogs want something for him. Otherwise he's in the delist pile atm.

 

[Soggy2112]

Trade him for caleb daniel... If Bulldogs want something for him. Otherwise he's in the delist pile atm.

Don’t get me wrong, I hope he’s delisted.

I just think we’ll re-rookie him.

 

[GROTTO]

ADELAIDE CROWS

Make no mistake, the Crows need to bolster their list this year following a disappointing campaign — and they project to hold the No. 4 draft selection. Adelaide threw its hat in the ring for maligned Melbourne midfielder Clayton Oliver at the end of last year, but given the season he has had in 2024, the Crows might forego another pursuit for the contracted ball-winner this October. Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks

Matthew Nicks

Age

49

Ht

187cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.6

3star

K

9.4

4star

HB

4.2

3star

M

4.1

4star

T

1.7

4star

G

0.7

4star

No current season stats available

D

6.6

2star

K

4.4

2star

HB

2.2

2star

M

2.2

3star

T

1.4

4star

G

0.4

3star

reportedly recently met with Gold Coast swingman Jack Lukosius

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Jack Lukosius

Age

24

Ht

195cm

Wt

91kg

Pos.

D/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.8

4star

K

11.5

4star

HB

3.3

3star

M

3.4

3star

T

1.8

4star

MG

369.3

5star

D

14.8

4star

K

11.5

4star

HB

3.3

2star

M

3.4

3star

T

1.8

3star

MG

369.3

5star

D

13.6

4star

K

11.2

4star

HB

2.4

3star

M

4.2

4star

T

2.2

4star

MG

358.0

5star

, indicating the Crows are indeed keen to bring the South Australian native home this off-season — despite his contracted status — after falling out of favour with Gold Coast’s match committee. Adelaide is also seen as the frontrunner for wantaway Demon Alex Neal-Bullen

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Alex Neal-bullen

Age

28

Ht

182cm

Wt

80kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

15.3

4star

K

8.7

3star

HB

6.6

4star

M

2.8

3star

T

4.1

5star

G

0.8

4star

D

10.5

3star

K

6.0

2star

HB

4.5

3star

M

2.0

2star

T

1.5

2star

G

1.5

5star

D

10.0

3star

K

5.0

2star

HB

5.0

4star

M

1.4

2star

T

2.0

4star

G

1.0

4star

, who’s requested a trade back to South Australia for family reasons. Elsewhere, despite being linked to Collingwood as he pursues a premiership late in his career, Taylor Walker recently laughed off departure rumours, restating his intention to remain a Crow. Key-position swingman Elliott Himmelberg, an unrestricted free agent this year, was engulfed in trade rumours last year — thought to be keen to join brother Harry at GWS. After Adelaide held the 26-year-old to the final year of his contract, Himmelberg can walk to the club of his choice in 2024.

Big winners looming large; Tigers exodus to shake up AFL: Every club’s trade state of play

Every player who could move this AFL trade period as contracted stars eye exits — State of Play

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[BenJman]

OK it may be appropriate to share what you are referring to in this instance? I am sure we would love to check it out

Sure happy to share. Just cropped the photo from Instagram, I can send the links as well

 

[GROTTO]

Rumour circulating Blues have met with Petracca.

Buckle Up.

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

Rumour circulating Blues have met with Petracca.

Buckle Up.

Is the Melbourne board in complete meltdown?

We melt if Murphy is named on the field, let alone if our best player walked

 

[Geoffa32]

can’t see Melb releasing Oliver, they will dig their heels in because the club is under fire from all angles


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Double down on the mistake they made last year.....

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

yeah i know but looked for all money he was gone

to read we are tabling a new deal is very surprising

No, that was just media reporting.

He has said many times he is happy in Adelaide.

This is an issue of money & security.

 

[Nicks_out_now]

Sure happy to share. Just cropped the photo from Instagram, I can send the links as well

Can someone explain to me what am I looking at?

 

[footy4ever]

Sounds more believable than some of the rubbish on here

My 'story' is the absolute truth...although I'm pretty sure he'll ignore me when money's involved

 

[SugarShane]

Is the Melbourne board in complete meltdown?

We melt if Murphy is named on the field, let alone if our best player walked

What's Carlton's equivalent of Dean Gore?

 

[hippyhippy]

Rumour circulating Blues have met with Petracca.

Buckle Up.

How are the blues able to sign a massive contract every 2 years?

 

[GROTTO]

How are the blues able to sign a massive contract revert 2 years?

The same way they paid Judd.

 

[119others]

Rumour circulating Blues have met with Petracca.

Buckle Up.

They seem to have an unlimited cap also..

Cripps
Walsh
McKay
Curnow
Weitering
McGovern (was 750-800k ish but now lower)
Martin (ave 750k over 4 years)
Williams reportedly 750-800k earnt tier one compo in FA)
Saad - see Williams
De Koning

Bring in Petracca and he would also be near the top of the above list

 

[whattagun07]

What's Carlton's equivalent of Dean Gore?

Not in terms of type of player, but probably Harry Lemmey

 

[1990crow]

They seem to have an unlimited cap also..

Cripps
Walsh
McKay
Curnow
Weitering
McGovern (was 750-800k ish but now lower)
Martin (ave 750k over 4 years)
Williams reportedly 750-800k earnt tier one compo in FA)
Saad - see Williams
De Koning

Bring in Petracca and he would also be near the top of the above list

If Carlton sign Petracca you know for sure the AFL is rigged

 

[pjcrows]

Blues depth is sh*t though, as they're finding out right now.

 

[BRL121]

If Carlton sign Petracca you know for sure the AFL is rigged

There's no way this is happening, same as with Clarry. Melbourne will just steadfastly hang onto them, regardless. They have the power. It's a waste of time posting this stuff.

 

[119others]

Blues depth is sh*t though, as they're finding out right now.

Besides the 10mentioned above also Hollands x 2, Cerra, Hewett, Kennedy, Acres, Doherty, Newman, Pittonet plus lots of youngsters

Doubt any other team has a top 12-14 high paid players to rival Blues