Speculation Christian Petracca [UFA 2029]

[adammania9]

I posted this on the Pies board years ago.

I was told by multiple people that Gary Pert was the biggest problem at Collingwood,

Eddie was the only person he got along with.

He created problems and relationship breakdowns and was never wrong, always blaming someone else.

Once the club got rid of him (he was given the option leave or be sacked) the club improved dramatically on and off the field.

He was described as a cancer in an internal review that was done from an outside company.

I'm absolutely amazed he is still at Melbourne, I'm amazed he has any role in the AFL.

He's pretty extraordinary the old Pert. He saw premierships at both Collingwood and Melbourne but soiled the club the years after that both flags are easily forgotten in the midst of what was going on. Should be shown the door ASAP

 

[HeHateMe]

Is there behaviour or actions that could be considered selfish?

I wouldn't think so, would be insane not to second guess everything after an Injury like he had. Makes me angry and I don't even have skin in the game.

 

[markm106]

If Melbourne refuse to trade Petracca, can he in turn refuse to play for them? Would he lose his income?

100% he would not get paid. His brand is too important to pull that stuff.

 

[Wild Bill]

If Melbourne refuse to trade Petracca, can he in turn refuse to play for them? Would he lose his income?

Yeah he wouldn't get paid and might have to sit out a year - with his injuries he might need a year off anyway.

 

[Wild Bill]

100% he would not get paid. His brand is too important to pull that stuff.

He could always do a cooking show or rely on Tik Tok income for a year.

 

[markm106]

He's pretty extraordinary the old Pert. He saw premierships at both Collingwood and Melbourne but soiled the club the years after that both flags are easily forgotten in the midst of what was going on. Should be shown the door ASAP

Problem is the Pert Goodwin and The Prez are all in cahoots. There’ll need to be seismic shift to see a shake up as it stands.

 

[fusion]

I doubt any trade gets done, and they make up for the next 12 months but then goes to Collingwood or another big melbourne based team in 2026.

If he wants to stay in Victoria, then I hope he goes to St Kilda. They get a gun midfielder, and give up Max King

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Max King

Age

24

Ht

202cm

Wt

100kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

7.3

2star

K

4.7

2star

HB

2.6

2star

M

2.7

3star

T

0.7

3star

G

1.4

5star

D

7.3

2star

K

4.7

2star

HB

2.6

2star

M

2.7

3star

T

0.7

1star

G

1.4

5star

D

8.0

2star

K

5.2

2star

HB

2.8

3star

M

2.8

3star

T

0.6

3star

G

1.4

5star

and pick 7 and maybe another later pick.
I think both teams would benefit and be able to so a deal but ultimately its Petracca who wants to leave, and he's probably going to nominate which clubs he's happy to be traded to. If he's too selective, he's going to stay at the Dees

 

[Gavin Excell]

Apparently his missus was called at 3am by the surgeon that he might not make it

I hadn't realised the gravity of it all
Has there been any review/investigation at Melbourne about what happened and the medical teams response?

 

[MadMundy]

I swear to God, keep Petracca away from Carlton, **** making those campaigners better.

 

[markm106]

He could always do a cooking show or rely on Tik Tok income for a year.

In all seriousness he won’t be doing that. Does nothing to help him.

 

[markm106]

If a trade doesn’t get done and he is still disgruntled next season we will have the new rules in place. Can trade 2 years into the future and not one as it stands.

 

[Shade]

I just can't see how any trade gets done. There's a bit of buyer beware with him, he's on a million a year and is at the wrong end of 20. On top of that, Melbourne would be wanting two firsts, which I dont know who has that from a big Vic club.

You hit the nail on the head he is going to be 29 next season.

Judd was 24 when he was traded and only fetched Kennedy one first and a second.

 

[Off Tap]

That interview doesn't convince me that he'll ever get back to his best. Very much sounds like he is struggling with the mental trauma of the injury, which is fair enough.

Once you have been through a life-threatening medical emergency like his you're never the same again, both physically and mentally.

Doesn't matter how mentally strong you think you are, you're not the same person once you've been through it. I'll guarantee he has been to the darkest depths mentally while he has been away from the club. The absolute darkest of places.

Especially so if it's true that he feels that he wasn't looked after correctly.

And then for Garry Lyon to come out and say he has to "suck it up" just show the mentally within the club. It's no wonder he wants to leave. I can't blame him at all.

 

[BringFevBack2021]

His partner has expertise in contract law, they are probably playing this perfectly with her and her contacts and are likely aware of what they can do within the bounds of the contract based on what has transpired

 

[stallon]

You hit the nail on the head he is going to be 29 next season.

Judd was 24 when he was traded and only fetched Kennedy one first and a second.

Kennedy was a pick 4 and we got pick 3 and 20 on top, so 3, 4, and 20 for Judd and a late pick

2 firsts could be 2 picks in the teens too. picks 12 and 15 for example is a long way off what Judd got

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Once you have been through a life-threatening medical emergency like his you're never the same again, both physically and mentally.

Doesn't matter how mentally strong you think you are, you're not the same person once you've been through it. I'll guarantee he has been to the darkest depths mentally while he has been away from the club. The absolute darkest of places.

Especially so if it's true that he feels that he wasn't looked after correctly.

And then for Garry Lyon to come out and say he has to "suck it up" just show the mentally within the club. It's no wonder he wants to leave. I can't blame him at all.

Totally. Lyon showing his true colors at the moment.

 

[BringFevBack2021]

Totally. Lyon showing his true colors at the moment.

Real w***er of a bloke, really unaware that he’d be stacking shelves if not for footy

 

[Off Tap]

Totally. Lyon showing his true colors at the moment.

I had a low opinion of him before but when he came out and said that. He's a ****ing scumbag and one of the lowest people I've ever heard.

 

[beerbandit]

Noble to GC for Pick 20

Future 1st and Pick 20 to Dees
Petracca to Pies

Oh and Trac gets to wear number 9

 

[stallon]

Noble to GC for Pick 20

Future 1st and Pick 20 to Dees
Petracca to Pies

Youll be lucky to get GCs pick 34 for Noble

 

[beerbandit]

Youll be lucky to get GCs pick 34 for Noble

We will see, laugh all you like, this has opened the doors for Collingwood to get Petracca through the GC Suns

 

[Mofra]

If Melbourne refuse to trade Petracca, can he in turn refuse to play for them? Would he lose his income?

I'd imagine he would, as did Cam McCarthy who sat a year of football out.
Failing to fulfil contractual obligations.

It would be pretty long odds on Petracca sitting a year out though. By the sounds of it still has a lot of mates at the club (e.g. May)

 

[Miguel Sanchez]

Noble to GC for Pick 20

Future 1st and Pick 20 to Dees
Petracca to Pies

Oh and Trac gets to wear number 9

Ridiculously bad deal for everyone except Collingwood.

 

[Cactus_]

Dees have only got themselves to blame but they’ve put themselves in a no win situation here

They’re either going to have a very pissed off star player who doesn’t want to be at the club

Or they’ll have to swallow getting less than full value for him in a trade because they certainly won’t be in a position to drive a hard bargain

Some other team is probably going to get a bargain

 

[stallon]

We will see, laugh all you like, this has opened the doors for Collingwood to get Petracca through the GC Suns

Youre not getting Trac for a F1 and pick 20 LMAO