List Mgmt. Dan Houston requests trade to Victoria - will stay if deal can't be done

[RossFC]

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[240volt]

Yeah I’m struggling with this, it’s just not a good enough reason for me.

Seems pretty knee jerk to me.

If there was ever a situation for a club to dig their heels in it’s this one.




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Mate the power of a female can make a man do strange things.
Men will steal ever murder for it so a footy contract means bugger all when you look at it that way.

 

[Peninsula Boy]

Geez he is just the sort of player Port should be going after.

I think yes but maybe at a different position.

 

[Jojay]

Mate the power of a female can make a man do strange things.
Men will steal ever murder for it so a footy contract means bugger all when you look at it that way.

 

[EskimoPAFC]

Just keep him at this point.

Its either Norf's F1 + a pick in a teens this year or he stays.

 

[Shaucob_Burjan]

 

[JimmyBC]

I think we'll deal with Collingwood we like making everyone happy it's a all love and rainbows.

 

[EskimoPAFC]

Dan: (staring at the ground, voice tense) Claire, it’s an incredible offer. A massive paycheck to play for the North Melbourne Kangaroos. I’d be back in Melbourne, and we could finally start our life together.

Claire: (crossing her arms, frustration simmering) But it’s North Melbourne, Dan! You’ve always said you’d never play for them. Why take the money if it means sacrificing your integrity?

Dan: (sighing, looking away) I don’t know! It feels… complicated. The money could set us up, but the thought of wearing that jersey makes my stomach turn.

Claire: (leaning closer, searching his eyes) So what is it? Is it just about the money?

Dan: (voice wavering) It’s not just that! I mean, who wouldn’t want financial security? But every time I think about being on that field, it feels like a betrayal.

Claire: (standing up, pacing) A betrayal to who? To the team? To yourself? It sounds like you’re torn, and I don’t understand why.

Dan: (frustrated, running a hand through his hair) I wish I could explain! It’s just… playing for them feels like giving in. Like I’d be compromising everything I’ve worked for.

Claire: (stopping, arms crossed tightly) But what about us? If this is your chance to come back home, why can’t you just embrace it?

Dan: (looking conflicted) Because it’s not just about being home! It’s about being true to myself. I don’t want to look back one day and regret choosing money over passion.

Claire: (voice softening, but still unsure) So you’d rather stay away than play for a team you despise?

Dan: (pleading, eyes intense) It’s not that simple! I want to be with you, but I don’t want to wear their colors. I feel trapped between what I need and what I want.

Claire: (frustrated but understanding) I see that, but what if you end up resenting me for holding you back?

Dan: (taking a deep breath, his voice barely above a whisper) I could never resent you, Claire. You’re my everything. But this feels like a crossroads I didn’t see coming.

Claire: (taking a step closer, her heart aching) Dan, we can figure this out. Is there really no other way to get back to Melbourne without sacrificing who you are?

Dan: (shaking his head, pain etched across his face) I wish there was. It’s just… the money could change everything for us, but I can’t shake this feeling that it would change me too.

Claire: (tears in her eyes, her voice trembling) So, what do we do? Do we just let this opportunity slip away, or do we take the risk?

Dan: (holding her gaze, conflicted) I don’t know. I want to say yes to us, but I can’t ignore this knot in my stomach. It feels like a betrayal to even consider it.

Claire: (sighing, frustration mingling with love) You have to make a choice, Dan. I love you, but I can’t watch you sell your soul for something you don’t believe in.

Dan: (voice breaking) But what if this is the only way back to you? I just… I don’t know how to choose.

Claire: (taking his hands, desperation in her voice) Then let’s choose together. Let’s find a way that honors both your heart and your future.

Dan: (looking into her eyes, hope flickering) Together… maybe we can find another path.

Claire: (nodding, a mix of relief and fear in her expression) Yes, let’s do that. Just promise me you won’t lose sight of who you are in the process.

Dan: (pulling her into an embrace) I promise. You’re my anchor, Claire. I won’t let go.

 

[MrMeaner]

It says something about Sam that he thinks this situation is 'complex'.

 

[TazD]

Dan: (staring at the ground, voice tense) Claire, it’s an incredible offer. A massive paycheck to play for the North Melbourne Kangaroos. I’d be back in Melbourne, and we could finally start our life together.

Claire: (crossing her arms, frustration simmering) But it’s North Melbourne, Dan! You’ve always said you’d never play for them. Why take the money if it means sacrificing your integrity?

Dan: (sighing, looking away) I don’t know! It feels… complicated. The money could set us up, but the thought of wearing that jersey makes my stomach turn.

Claire: (leaning closer, searching his eyes) So what is it? Is it just about the money?

Dan: (voice wavering) It’s not just that! I mean, who wouldn’t want financial security? But every time I think about being on that field, it feels like a betrayal.

Claire: (standing up, pacing) A betrayal to who? To the team? To yourself? It sounds like you’re torn, and I don’t understand why.

Dan: (frustrated, running a hand through his hair) I wish I could explain! It’s just… playing for them feels like giving in. Like I’d be compromising everything I’ve worked for.

Claire: (stopping, arms crossed tightly) But what about us? If this is your chance to come back home, why can’t you just embrace it?

Dan: (looking conflicted) Because it’s not just about being home! It’s about being true to myself. I don’t want to look back one day and regret choosing money over passion.

Claire: (voice softening, but still unsure) So you’d rather stay away than play for a team you despise?

Dan: (pleading, eyes intense) It’s not that simple! I want to be with you, but I don’t want to wear their colors. I feel trapped between what I need and what I want.

Claire: (frustrated but understanding) I see that, but what if you end up resenting me for holding you back?

Dan: (taking a deep breath, his voice barely above a whisper) I could never resent you, Claire. You’re my everything. But this feels like a crossroads I didn’t see coming.

Claire: (taking a step closer, her heart aching) Dan, we can figure this out. Is there really no other way to get back to Melbourne without sacrificing who you are?

Dan: (shaking his head, pain etched across his face) I wish there was. It’s just… the money could change everything for us, but I can’t shake this feeling that it would change me too.

Claire: (tears in her eyes, her voice trembling) So, what do we do? Do we just let this opportunity slip away, or do we take the risk?

Dan: (holding her gaze, conflicted) I don’t know. I want to say yes to us, but I can’t ignore this knot in my stomach. It feels like a betrayal to even consider it.

Claire: (sighing, frustration mingling with love) You have to make a choice, Dan. I love you, but I can’t watch you sell your soul for something you don’t believe in.

Dan: (voice breaking) But what if this is the only way back to you? I just… I don’t know how to choose.

Claire: (taking his hands, desperation in her voice) Then let’s choose together. Let’s find a way that honors both your heart and your future.

Dan: (looking into her eyes, hope flickering) Together… maybe we can find another path.

Claire: (nodding, a mix of relief and fear in her expression) Yes, let’s do that. Just promise me you won’t lose sight of who you are in the process.

Dan: (pulling her into an embrace) I promise. You’re my anchor, Claire. I won’t let go.

Good post.

 

[Grave Danger]

Dan: (staring at the ground, voice tense) Claire, it’s an incredible offer. A massive paycheck to play for the North Melbourne Kangaroos. I’d be back in Melbourne, and we could finally start our life together.

Claire: (crossing her arms, frustration simmering) But it’s North Melbourne, Dan! You’ve always said you’d never play for them. Why take the money if it means sacrificing your integrity?

Dan: (sighing, looking away) I don’t know! It feels… complicated. The money could set us up, but the thought of wearing that jersey makes my stomach turn.

Claire: (leaning closer, searching his eyes) So what is it? Is it just about the money?

Dan: (voice wavering) It’s not just that! I mean, who wouldn’t want financial security? But every time I think about being on that field, it feels like a betrayal.

Claire: (standing up, pacing) A betrayal to who? To the team? To yourself? It sounds like you’re torn, and I don’t understand why.

Dan: (frustrated, running a hand through his hair) I wish I could explain! It’s just… playing for them feels like giving in. Like I’d be compromising everything I’ve worked for.

Claire: (stopping, arms crossed tightly) But what about us? If this is your chance to come back home, why can’t you just embrace it?

Dan: (looking conflicted) Because it’s not just about being home! It’s about being true to myself. I don’t want to look back one day and regret choosing money over passion.

Claire: (voice softening, but still unsure) So you’d rather stay away than play for a team you despise?

Dan: (pleading, eyes intense) It’s not that simple! I want to be with you, but I don’t want to wear their colors. I feel trapped between what I need and what I want.

Claire: (frustrated but understanding) I see that, but what if you end up resenting me for holding you back?

Dan: (taking a deep breath, his voice barely above a whisper) I could never resent you, Claire. You’re my everything. But this feels like a crossroads I didn’t see coming.

Claire: (taking a step closer, her heart aching) Dan, we can figure this out. Is there really no other way to get back to Melbourne without sacrificing who you are?

Dan: (shaking his head, pain etched across his face) I wish there was. It’s just… the money could change everything for us, but I can’t shake this feeling that it would change me too.

Claire: (tears in her eyes, her voice trembling) So, what do we do? Do we just let this opportunity slip away, or do we take the risk?

Dan: (holding her gaze, conflicted) I don’t know. I want to say yes to us, but I can’t ignore this knot in my stomach. It feels like a betrayal to even consider it.

Claire: (sighing, frustration mingling with love) You have to make a choice, Dan. I love you, but I can’t watch you sell your soul for something you don’t believe in.

Dan: (voice breaking) But what if this is the only way back to you? I just… I don’t know how to choose.

Claire: (taking his hands, desperation in her voice) Then let’s choose together. Let’s find a way that honors both your heart and your future.

Dan: (looking into her eyes, hope flickering) Together… maybe we can find another path.

Claire: (nodding, a mix of relief and fear in her expression) Yes, let’s do that. Just promise me you won’t lose sight of who you are in the process.

Dan: (pulling her into an embrace) I promise. You’re my anchor, Claire. I won’t let go.

Later...

Claire: (redacted) Yum!

 

[Chewy316]

Dan: (staring at the ground, voice tense) Claire, it’s an incredible offer. A massive paycheck to play for the North Melbourne Kangaroos. I’d be back in Melbourne, and we could finally start our life together.

Claire: (crossing her arms, frustration simmering) But it’s North Melbourne, Dan! You’ve always said you’d never play for them. Why take the money if it means sacrificing your integrity?

Dan: (sighing, looking away) I don’t know! It feels… complicated. The money could set us up, but the thought of wearing that jersey makes my stomach turn.

Claire: (leaning closer, searching his eyes) So what is it? Is it just about the money?

Dan: (voice wavering) It’s not just that! I mean, who wouldn’t want financial security? But every time I think about being on that field, it feels like a betrayal.

Claire: (standing up, pacing) A betrayal to who? To the team? To yourself? It sounds like you’re torn, and I don’t understand why.

Dan: (frustrated, running a hand through his hair) I wish I could explain! It’s just… playing for them feels like giving in. Like I’d be compromising everything I’ve worked for.

Claire: (stopping, arms crossed tightly) But what about us? If this is your chance to come back home, why can’t you just embrace it?

Dan: (looking conflicted) Because it’s not just about being home! It’s about being true to myself. I don’t want to look back one day and regret choosing money over passion.

Claire: (voice softening, but still unsure) So you’d rather stay away than play for a team you despise?

Dan: (pleading, eyes intense) It’s not that simple! I want to be with you, but I don’t want to wear their colors. I feel trapped between what I need and what I want.

Claire: (frustrated but understanding) I see that, but what if you end up resenting me for holding you back?

Dan: (taking a deep breath, his voice barely above a whisper) I could never resent you, Claire. You’re my everything. But this feels like a crossroads I didn’t see coming.

Claire: (taking a step closer, her heart aching) Dan, we can figure this out. Is there really no other way to get back to Melbourne without sacrificing who you are?

Dan: (shaking his head, pain etched across his face) I wish there was. It’s just… the money could change everything for us, but I can’t shake this feeling that it would change me too.

Claire: (tears in her eyes, her voice trembling) So, what do we do? Do we just let this opportunity slip away, or do we take the risk?

Dan: (holding her gaze, conflicted) I don’t know. I want to say yes to us, but I can’t ignore this knot in my stomach. It feels like a betrayal to even consider it.

Claire: (sighing, frustration mingling with love) You have to make a choice, Dan. I love you, but I can’t watch you sell your soul for something you don’t believe in.

Dan: (voice breaking) But what if this is the only way back to you? I just… I don’t know how to choose.

Claire: (taking his hands, desperation in her voice) Then let’s choose together. Let’s find a way that honors both your heart and your future.

Dan: (looking into her eyes, hope flickering) Together… maybe we can find another path.

Claire: (nodding, a mix of relief and fear in her expression) Yes, let’s do that. Just promise me you won’t lose sight of who you are in the process.

Dan: (pulling her into an embrace) I promise. You’re my anchor, Claire. I won’t let go.

Unless I'm missing something, his girlfriend's name is Steph.

 

[Port2Power]

Unless I'm missing something, his girlfriend's name is Steph.

So he has TWO "girlfriends" in Melbourne.... That explains the move

 

[EskimoPAFC]

Unless I'm missing something, his girlfriend's name is Steph.

I didn't really want to go find that out or post it in here even if I did know it - was just more taking the piss out of the ridiculousness of being desperate to get home, having a great offer in front of you, but then considering refusing it because its Norf

 

[Ford Fairlane]

It says something about Sam that he thinks this situation is 'complex'.

Two options?

 

[Jojay]

Dan: (staring at the ground, voice tense) Claire, it’s an incredible offer. A massive paycheck to play for the North Melbourne Kangaroos. I’d be back in Melbourne, and we could finally start our life together.

Claire: (crossing her arms, frustration simmering) But it’s North Melbourne, Dan! You’ve always said you’d never play for them. Why take the money if it means sacrificing your integrity?

Dan: (sighing, looking away) I don’t know! It feels… complicated. The money could set us up, but the thought of wearing that jersey makes my stomach turn.

Claire: (leaning closer, searching his eyes) So what is it? Is it just about the money?

Dan: (voice wavering) It’s not just that! I mean, who wouldn’t want financial security? But every time I think about being on that field, it feels like a betrayal.

Claire: (standing up, pacing) A betrayal to who? To the team? To yourself? It sounds like you’re torn, and I don’t understand why.

Dan: (frustrated, running a hand through his hair) I wish I could explain! It’s just… playing for them feels like giving in. Like I’d be compromising everything I’ve worked for.

Claire: (stopping, arms crossed tightly) But what about us? If this is your chance to come back home, why can’t you just embrace it?

Dan: (looking conflicted) Because it’s not just about being home! It’s about being true to myself. I don’t want to look back one day and regret choosing money over passion.

Claire: (voice softening, but still unsure) So you’d rather stay away than play for a team you despise?

Dan: (pleading, eyes intense) It’s not that simple! I want to be with you, but I don’t want to wear their colors. I feel trapped between what I need and what I want.

Claire: (frustrated but understanding) I see that, but what if you end up resenting me for holding you back?

Dan: (taking a deep breath, his voice barely above a whisper) I could never resent you, Claire. You’re my everything. But this feels like a crossroads I didn’t see coming.

Claire: (taking a step closer, her heart aching) Dan, we can figure this out. Is there really no other way to get back to Melbourne without sacrificing who you are?

Dan: (shaking his head, pain etched across his face) I wish there was. It’s just… the money could change everything for us, but I can’t shake this feeling that it would change me too.

Claire: (tears in her eyes, her voice trembling) So, what do we do? Do we just let this opportunity slip away, or do we take the risk?

Dan: (holding her gaze, conflicted) I don’t know. I want to say yes to us, but I can’t ignore this knot in my stomach. It feels like a betrayal to even consider it.

Claire: (sighing, frustration mingling with love) You have to make a choice, Dan. I love you, but I can’t watch you sell your soul for something you don’t believe in.

Dan: (voice breaking) But what if this is the only way back to you? I just… I don’t know how to choose.

Claire: (taking his hands, desperation in her voice) Then let’s choose together. Let’s find a way that honors both your heart and your future.

Dan: (looking into her eyes, hope flickering) Together… maybe we can find another path.

Claire: (nodding, a mix of relief and fear in her expression) Yes, let’s do that. Just promise me you won’t lose sight of who you are in the process.

Dan: (pulling her into an embrace) I promise. You’re my anchor, Claire. I won’t let go.

Way too much time on your hands.

(sorry only got a quarter way through before I was about to barf)

 

[EskimoPAFC]

Way too much time on your hands.

(sorry only got a quarter way through before I was about to barf)

Its a chatgpt prompt - I didn't actually write it lol

 

[Rash]

 

[jackag24]

Poor Sammy Edmund. His head's going to be spinning

 

[Coobk001]

lol, the media.

They aren't. No way Carlton give up 12 and 14 which is what they'd need to do.

 

[Alberton Proud]

Come back Melbourne

5 & 9 would do it
Thanks

 

[Rash]

lol, the media.

They aren't. No way Carlton give up 12 and 14 which is what they'd need to do.

yeah they wont give up both

Cal Twomey is the most credible journo, carlton is definitely back in the mix though

He is never wrong

 

[Rash]

North Melbourne has offered its future first round pick for gold coasts pick 13 + more draft capital as well

Gold Coast to today decide whether it pulls the pin on a complex multi-club trade for pick 13

Gold Coast will today decide whether it pulls the pin on a complex multi-club, multi-player trade.

www.sen.com.au

Gold Coast will today decide whether it pulls the pin on a complex multi-club, multi-player trade that has pick 13 and Dan Houston

5

Dan Houston

Age

27

Ht

186cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

18.2

5star

K

11.8

4star

HB

6.4

4star

M

4.9

5star

T

3.0

5star

MG

289.2

4star

D

17.6

4star

K

11.6

4star

HB

6.0

3star

M

3.3

3star

T

3.4

4star

MG

319.9

5star

D

16.6

4star

K

12.4

5star

HB

4.2

4star

M

7.0

5star

T

2.6

4star

MG

279.8

5star

’s future as its centrepieces.

The Suns are giving serious consideration to aborting the protracted negotiations with Collingwood and Port Adelaide and doing separate deals for Jack Lukosius

13

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

, John Noble

9

John Noble

Age

27

Ht

180cm

Wt

72kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

16.3

4star

K

9.2

4star

HB

7.1

4star

M

3.5

4star

T

2.0

4star

MG

186.1

3star

D

14.2

3star

K

7.7

3star

HB

6.5

4star

M

3.2

3star

T

1.8

3star

MG

149.7

3star

D

18.8

5star

K

11.0

4star

HB

7.8

5star

M

4.0

4star

T

2.2

4star

MG

229.8

4star

and pick 13 – as well as acquiring Dan Rioli from Richmond.



It’s understood the main reason the Suns would abort the complex three-way trade is because North Melbourne has blown rivals out of the water for Gold Coast’s pick 13.

The Kangaroos’ enthusiasm in getting that pick has grown significantly since Melbourne pulled out of the running by doing a deal with Essendon for pick 9.

North Melbourne has a future first round pick on the table for Gold Coast’s pick 13, but has now added more draft capital on top of that future pick that will most likely be high at the end of 2025.

 

[Wargreymon90]

We should be gunning for norths F1 as part of a deal. Would be our best shot at Sharp

 

[davesnothere]

We should be gunning for norths F1 as part of a deal. Would be our best shot at Sharp

We need Richmonds 1 which would mean selling everything we gain this year.

 

[Ford Fairlane]

North Melbourne has offered its future first round pick for gold coasts pick 13 + more draft capital as well

Gold Coast to today decide whether it pulls the pin on a complex multi-club trade for pick 13

Gold Coast will today decide whether it pulls the pin on a complex multi-club, multi-player trade.

www.sen.com.au

Gold Coast will today decide whether it pulls the pin on a complex multi-club, multi-player trade that has pick 13 and Dan Houston’s future as its centrepieces.

The Suns are giving serious consideration to aborting the protracted negotiations with Collingwood and Port Adelaide and doing separate deals for Jack Lukosius, John Noble and pick 13 – as well as acquiring Dan Rioli from Richmond.



It’s understood the main reason the Suns would abort the complex three-way trade is because North Melbourne has blown rivals out of the water for Gold Coast’s pick 13.

The Kangaroos’ enthusiasm in getting that pick has grown significantly since Melbourne pulled out of the running by doing a deal with Essendon for pick 9.

North Melbourne has a future first round pick on the table for Gold Coast’s pick 13, but has now added more draft capital on top of that future pick that will most likely be high at the end of 2025.

Oh no, but that would stuff Collingwood ...