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

[baldandbroke]

Paer living rent free in a lot of posters head’s in this thread.

We’ve done just fine with the last few players we brought in through trades.

Don’t get so worried about having players that want to come to Adelaide being “stolen” from us.

Usually they end up where they want to end up. Not many times where a player is legitimately available to both clubs … that work is done waaay in advance.

If we or the power have locked in a player like Luko or Cumming or Perryman then nothing either club does in the next few months is going to change that.

Right?

 

[GrommoT]

Would leave a sour taste in my mouth if that was all.

 

[spenze]

Yeh, memories of my biopsy last year. Fun times.

You had brain surgery?

The cartel would have lit a candle for you

 

[GROTTO]

Don’t get so worried about having players that want to come to Adelaide being “stolen” from us.

Port have traded for many players over the years, JHF would be literally the only player that I wish we had in our side.

 

[Trigger13]

Port have traded for many players over the years, JHF would be literally the only player that I wish we had in our side.

I’m a huge fan of Willie Rioli. Damage/effectiveness per possession is right up there with the best small forwards in the league.

My huge call is that they can’t win the flag without him.

 

[GrommoT]

Port have traded for many players over the years, JHF would be literally the only player that I wish we had in our side.

 

[Shifty Crow]

Paer living rent free in a lot of posters head’s in this thread.

We’ve done just fine with the last few players we brought in through trades.

Don’t get so worried about having players that want to come to Adelaide being “stolen” from us.

Usually they end up where they want to end up. Not many times where a player is legitimately available to both clubs … that work is done waaay in advance.

If we or the power have locked in a player like Luko or Cumming or Perryman then nothing either club does in the next few months is going to change that.

Right?

one club has offered Perryman a 7 year deal which the Giants can’t match, that’s the club he is likely to end up at, and if Perryman is also chasing a genuine midfield role, I can’t see him going to Port.

Media get whispers of who clubs are targeting but the rest is guess work on who might be in the box seat.

With Houston likely departing and Bergman next year, I think Cumming becomes a more important target for Port, but maybe that boat has already sailed




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[Shifty Crow]

Oliver looks like a guy playing at a club he doesn't want to be at.

Dees blocked his trade request last year.

His performance this year drops his trade value.


A preseason with Burgess and being at the club he wants to be at, he will back to his best.

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he’s also playing a position he doesn’t want to play - HBF


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[ABAB]

one club has offered Perryman a 7 year deal which the Giants can’t match, that’s the club he is likely to end up at, and if Perryman is also chasing a genuine midfield role, I can’t see him going to Port.

Media get whispers of who clubs are targeting but the rest is guess work on who might be in the box seat.

With Houston likely departing and Bergman next year, I think Cumming becomes a more important target for Port, but maybe that boat has already sailed




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Why can't that be Port Power who offer him 7 years?

 

[kirky]

The answer to the question of who Luko would replace in our best 22 is probably Tex. With Tex likely retired (or coerced into retirement by the club), a position opens up in the forward line - alongside Fog and Thilthorpe.

Welsh will be on the list next year, but it's highly unlikely that he walks straight into the best 22. Berg is probably going to GWS as a FA. Gallant & Burgess are useless, and at least one of them should be gone at year's end. That leaves only Toby Murray, who hasn't been seen at AFL level yet.

If Walker does retire (voluntarily or otherwise) then there is a logical case for chasing Luko. I don't like it, because I see him as being soft and flaky, the very antithesis of a finals footballer. I don't like it, but I do understand the logic behind it.

Even so, I don't think the club would be stupid enough to overpay for a deeply flawed player like Luko, who is likely to be pushed out by his existing club.

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So what would be doing is swapping a flaky Himmelberg for a flaky Luko. Hmmm, not sure want to pay a lot for that.

 

[kirky]

You had brain surgery?

The cartel would have lit a candle for you

Some would say on here I’ve had a few brain surgeries. I’m sure having those would be less painful.

 

[Vader]

So what would be doing is swapping a flaky Himmelberg for a flaky Luko. Hmmm, not sure want to pay a lot for that.

With the key differences being that Luko is softer and doesn't ruck, but is more highly skilled than Berg.

 

[Geoffa32]

His kicking will be the same

Is Dangerfield's kicking that great?

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[cleanhands]

Is Dangerfield's kicking that great?

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My reference was to Oliver and my opinion

 

[BRL121]

Oliver actually stared the year really well with some solid games earlier in the season. I think as the season progressed he has mentally checked out.

He does have a wrecked hand.

 

[D Style]

It was on SEN, Josh Jenkins was talking about Darren Burgess heading up to the Gold Coast.

Ah so JJ mentioned it.

So no idea and likely hearsay.

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[FR0GGY]

Ah so JJ mentioned it.

So no idea and likely hearsay.

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I’m assuming someone rang in or it was reported.

 

[ABAB]

Apparently Carlton are also chasing Lukosius and he is currently on $700K.

 

[Chief Crow]

Rooch asked Nicks directly in the after match presser if he flew to GC to meet Luko.
Nicks played a straight bat but his response seems like that's exactly what he did.
Watch the video on afl app right at the end

 

[George Kramer]

Rooch asked Nicks directly in the after match presser if he flew to GC to meet Luko.
Nicks played a straight bat but his response seems like that's exactly what he did.
Watch the video on afl app right at the end

Was he smirking? Nah, can’t face that

 

[Trigger13]

Rooch asked Nicks directly in the after match presser if he flew to GC to meet Luko.
Nicks played a straight bat but his response seems like that's exactly what he did.
Watch the video on afl app right at the end

Yup, just watched it. He definitely met Luko this week. So transparent

 

[I_Was_There]

Keep an eye on Buckley’s movements

 

[Danger in Texas]

Apparently Carlton are also chasing Lukosius and he is currently on $700K.

Oh great, a bidding war

 

[Danger in Texas]

Keep an eye on Buckley’s movements

Elaborate, please

 

[George Kramer]

Keep an eye on Buckley’s movements

What he does in the toilet is private isn’t it?