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

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

Nah, I get swings and roundabouts for on-field umpiring decisions.

But this was a goal that we kicked, for which we were awarded one point. Entirely different category.

Tony Liberatore Board

It only matters if you let it. We let a home game slip against a mid-table team, with a finals spot on the line.

And as we've proven this year sans goal umpiring howler, the problem is purely us.

 

[Syd Crow]

I don't think so, but it's pretty obvious on some players

For example the 202cm Reilly O'Brien vs the "208cm" Tim English. I reckon their effective height is very similar

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English wins by a neck in an extremely close race judging by the photo!

 

[WearyCrow]

The Sydney result last year was disappointing but it only mattered because we blew half a dozen games where we lead for a majority of the match or dominated the play without impacting the scoreboard.

The umpiring debacle was a convenient excuse for the club.

 

[Danger in Texas]

I like Baker but I'd be absolutely pissed if Adelaide spent pick 3 on him.

Surely it’s along the lines of 3 + WC’s 2nd for 6 + Baker (assuming they get 6 for Rioli)

They might do it to have a certainty of getting Lalor or Draper?

 

[Syd Crow]

Here's another one. Nick Blakey and Nick Murray are both listed as "195cm" but with Murray having the taller shoulder height, he should functionally 'play taller' provided he has a similar arm length

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Seems to be all in the length of the neck in the photos!

 

[Syd Crow]

I will not rest until I expose this long neck deception

Giraffes versus rhinos! lol

 

[Syd Crow]

None of which means much if they have a decent leap...i.e Nic Natanui.

Less likely to get a neck injury though if you don't have one! lol I wonder if Gladstone Small had any neck issues apart from not having one?

 

[Scorpus]

I like Baker but I'd be absolutely pissed if Adelaide spent pick 3 on him.

He's an early second round pick sort player.

 

[rabidcrow]

They don't necessarily need to be 200cm+ IMO, but they must have extra good athleticism. 195cm or taller is probably OK but looking at what's coming down the pipeline that looks to be the minimum.

Look at job Worrell did on McKay in Gather round last year - it was that game that made it apparent we didn’t desperately need to hold on to Doedee to play the 3rd “tall”. Worrell effectively nullified 204cm McKay - but as we see also has the ability to go on mid size players
McKay isn’t as athletic as Darcy but it does show that around 195-197 with athleticism can adequately do the job


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[Crows I Am]

Surely talk of pick 3 in a trade for Baker is some made up Jon Ralph fantasy.

They may do Baker and one of their top 10 picks from Freo for Pick 3.

So Baker + say pick 9 for Pick 3.

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

Did LDU ever re-sign with North? I remember hearing he was likely to

 

[Scorpus]

Did LDU ever re-sign with North? I remember hearing he was likely to

He's already signed for 2025

 

[crow2crow]

I blame Tyler Brown for bringing this on.

lets see galluci he had the longest neck i ever seen

 

[CutAboveTheRest]

lets see galluci he had the longest neck i ever seen

And the largest forehead I've ever seen.

 

[rabidcrow]

I like Baker but I'd be absolutely pissed if Adelaide spent pick 3 on him.

Surely this is the VIC media trying to help the Tigers out?
Baker is a nice player - but dare I say on 2024 form I would rather Ben Keays who must have been some chance for AA squad by years end.

Could you imagine anyone suggesting that trade for Keays?


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[Koch]

Who do you have ahead of Draper?

FOS, Lalor would be my preferences. Langford coming on strong too.

Smillie debatably, wouldn’t be disappointed with Draper between the two.

 

[cleanhands]

FOS, Lalor would be my preferences. Langford coming on strong too.

Smillie debatably, wouldn’t be disappointed with Draper between the two.

You are allowed to post it’s that name?

 

[Vader]

Have you seen what the Suns have coming down their Suns Academy pipeline, another top 10 in Leo Lombard this year, probably goes a fair bit higher if in the open draft, Zeke Uwland next year who would probably be rated #2 behind Dyson Sharp next year. Their pick 3 in 2023 Jed Walter is a KPF with the potential to be one of the very best in the Comp.

Edit *
Did I mention Beau Addinsal, Jai Murray and Kalani White also for 2025.....

... I've also seen Jack "I can't believe I'm not Butter" Luko play.

 

[huludicidal]

Say wat!!

Of course Lukosius would be best 22 in our team, he's versatile and one of the best kicks in the competition.

Have a look at the talent level Dimma has at his disposal compared to us for starters.

15 1st round picks on their list this season and several others that would have been 1st rounders if available to other clubs.

We had 14 first round picks.

We’re just horrendous at using them on players that warrant first round selection so it’s easy to miss.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

I will not rest until I expose this long neck deception

I'm sure you could get someone to do a PHD on it lol...

 

[crow2crow]

rowe reported tonight we still after oliver. please god no

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Surely it’s along the lines of 3 + WC’s 2nd for 6 + Baker (assuming they get 6 for Rioli)

They might do it to have a certainty of getting Lalor or Draper?

Why would West Coast give up pick #3 for a gun, when their 2nd rounder on its own is plenty?

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

rowe reported tonight we still after oliver. please god no

He doesn't realise he is reading year old messages...

 

[ams4crows]

He doesn't realise he is reading year old messages...

Nah this has Crows written all over it.

It's like Wayne Carey all over again we are just so desperate and we are gonna blow our future for it

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Nah this has Crows written all over it.

It's like Wayne Carey all over again we are just so desperate and we are gonna blow our future for it

I agree we have a desperate club... which dangerous when combined with stupidity.