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

[Mostyn]

What if he's got a brain though?

What of that isn't true?

Port don't have a forward line or a defense, and their midfield has been found out by other top level clubs. They could absolutely fall apart once they don't have the easiest draw in the comp.

If someone involved at the Crows can't make the case that they're a talented list and on the improve, then they should quit immediately.

If you're trying to attract Cumming, you're not telling him to go and read the BigFooty board. You're selling the vision.

 

[1970crow]

What of that isn't true?

Port don't have a forward line or a defense, and their midfield has been found out by other top level clubs. They could absolutely fall apart once they don't have the easiest draw in the comp.

If someone involved at the Crows can't make the case that they're a talented list and on the improve, then they should quit immediately.

If you're trying to attract Cumming, you're not telling him to go and read the BigFooty board. You're selling the vision.

But Port are selling the Mostyn vision of themselves?

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

What of that isn't true?

Port don't have a forward line or a defense, and their midfield has been found out by other top level clubs. They could absolutely fall apart once they don't have the easiest draw in the comp.

If someone involved at the Crows can't make the case that they're a talented list and on the improve, then they should quit immediately.

If you're trying to attract Cumming, you're not telling him to go and read the BigFooty board. You're selling the vision.

As I said though, what if he's got a brain and sees that our next progression is more likely to be a coach sacking than an assault on the top four?

So... who wants in?

 

[119others]

What of that isn't true?

Port don't have a forward line or a defense, and their midfield has been found out by other top level clubs. They could absolutely fall apart once they don't have the easiest draw in the comp.

If someone involved at the Crows can't make the case that they're a talented list and on the improve, then they should quit immediately.

If you're trying to attract Cumming, you're not telling him to go and read the BigFooty board. You're selling the vision

perhaps see it a little differently here. Luko seems like he prefers to stay on GC (every report i have seen states how he loves the lifestyle) and media chat about him offering a pay cut even to remain so. there had been articles in previous off seasons (2-3 years ago) with Luko interviewed and stating he was glad he wasnt in the SA media spotlight like his best mate Rozee.

i personally think he wants to stay in GC and theres clearly a chance that happens. he has a contract for 2 more years and can ultimately poo poo any trade. him taking a pay cut also would resonate well with Dimma I imagine showing sacrifice needed to be part of a successful team.

very interesting one to watch

ps agree Power have reached their peak. clearly team isnt up to it with the weaknesses you identified - basically crap backline and forwardline. their best player in those areas about to get traded out which only harms them more in the short to medium term. i expect they miss finals next year

 

[Ruby Clydesdale]

Strong link with someone who hasn't been mentioned. More to come on Wednesday.

 

[Danger in Texas]

Strong link with someone who hasn't been mentioned. More to come on Wednesday.

 

[Mr_Moogle]

I would be very disappointed in Tex if this happened.

Which maybe sounds unfair, but he is our advantage in these negotiations and he should feel some level of responsibility.

One of the worst takes Ive ever seen.

 

[CrowToon]

Strong link with someone who hasn't been mentioned. More to come on Wednesday.

This post is why bullying should be allowed.

 

[skam85]

Lol, what?

Geez, you have some strange takes.

Tex is now responsible for recruitment.

Grown man bears responsibility for the life decisions of another grown man.

never go full Mostyn

 

[Crow till I die]

As I said though, what if he's got a brain and sees that our next progression is more likely to be a coach sacking than an assault on the top four?

So... who wants in?

Wait..what...did i miss the news

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[skam85]

Port are the way down

Port's semi final team was younger than Hawthorn's, who are the team widely regarded as one of the most exciting young lists in the league.

 

[Mr_Moogle]

Hang the bloke that mentored the guy and recently carried the club by going All Australian. It's got nothing to do with a coach that has a sub 30% win rate when we aren't playing WC or North.

 

[Amacca 23]

Port's semi final team was younger than Hawthorn's, who are the team widely regarded as one of the most exciting young lists in the league.

Yup with no backline or fowards marshall could retire , houston out ?

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[Peter Doherty]

Port's semi final team was younger than Hawthorn's, who are the team widely regarded as one of the most exciting young lists in the league.

I've heard that mentioned, sounds flimsy.

 

[Cromulant]

Hang the bloke that mentored the guy and recently carried the club by going All Australian. It's got nothing to do with a coach that has a sub 30% win rate when we aren't playing WC or North.

About 1 month younger, more finals experience.

 

[Mutineer]

So @crickettrag1965 has mentioned we upped our offer to Cumming today, given Port's expanded interest in him with Coll keen on Perryman. Also mentions Nathan O'Driscoll... but more along the lines of 'why aren't we keen on him'?

Ryan Daniels reported a few days ago Nathan O'Driscoll is about to re-sign with Freo... he's usually bang on the money.

 

[Peter Doherty]

The Power's sub was a 19 yo, Hawks had a 33 yo.

What were the average ages of the 22s?

 

[Cromulant]

The Power's sub was a 19 yo, Hawks had a 33 yo.

What were the average ages of the 22s?

Admittedly Port did have a young side, particularly in the back half.

They ran on emotion and fell over the line against an inexperienced finals side.

 

[ATsince1973]

perhaps see it a little differently here. Luko seems like he prefers to stay on GC (every report i have seen states how he loves the lifestyle) and media chat about him offering a pay cut even to remain so. there had been articles in previous off seasons (2-3 years ago) with Luko interviewed and stating he was glad he wasnt in the SA media spotlight like his best mate Rozee.

i personally think he wants to stay in GC and theres clearly a chance that happens. he has a contract for 2 more years and can ultimately poo poo any trade. him taking a pay cut also would resonate well with Dimma I imagine showing sacrifice needed to be part of a successful team.

very interesting one to watch

ps agree Power have reached their peak. clearly team isnt up to it with the weaknesses you identified - basically crap backline and forwardline. their best player in those areas about to get traded out which only harms them more in the short to medium term. i expect they miss finals next year

Friday night they had EIGHT players with 7 possessions or less.


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[Peter Doherty]

Admittedly Port did have a young side, particularly in the back half.

They ran on emotion and fell over the line against an inexperienced finals side.

Down back? Their best player is 30.

It's just public relations bullshit from the Power.

 

[Cromulant]

Down back? Their best player is 30.

It's just public relations bullshit from the Power.

Oh for sure, Hawthorn were the more inexperienced side. A lot of that side had played just the 1 final.

 

[Scorpus]

As seen in the other thread, Tom Morris is reporting Luko has chosen Port

 

[Crow till I die]

As seen in the other thread, Tom Morris is reporting Luko has chosen Port

As many have mentioned, he will have far more opportunity to be the main guy for them up forward than us

 

[Cromulant]

As many have mentioned, he will have far more opportunity to be the main guy for them up forward than us

He wont want to be that.

 

[Crow till I die]

He wont want to be that.

Somehow with their forward stocks, i don't think he will have a choice