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Hi everyone, we're kicking off the 2023 Blue Tick thread once more in time for the upcoming Trade Period.

If you see any rumours posted by verified media (the kind with blue ticks on their accounts) post them in here.

Win Prizes! Shiny badge on offer for the person who posts the most rumours in the thread. Duplicates don't count!

Blue tick rumours are:
  • Recognised: from news articles and official social media accounts of journalists/news outlets
    • Rumours via the neighbour's uncle who knows the coach of a VFL team is unverifiable, so no blue tick. Same goes for whatever the latest iteration of a 'whispers' social media troll account is
  • Verifiable: include a link to the source, and a screenshot of the bit where it says the rumour
    • Reporters and talking heads thinking it's a good idea for a player to go <here> for 'reasons' is speculation, not a rumour
    • Podcasts/twitter/newspapers etc are the sources we are expecting links to. If you're linking to a podcast then please provide time eg: 5:20min so I don't have to listen to the entire thing.
 
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Matt Crouch reportedly now staying at the Crows with a new offer tabled - but nothing confirmed
www.foxsports.com.au

Seven Eagles ‘facing the axe’ as big ruck decides future, Crow set to stay: Trade Whispers

Seven Eagles ‘facing the axe’ as big ruck decides future, Crow to stay: Trade Whispers
www.foxsports.com.au www.foxsports.com.au
 

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Thomas set to stay at the North Melbourne according to Jon Ralph - Herald Sun

North Melbourne midfielder Tarryn Thomas has pledged he will honour the final season of his contract at Arden Street despite strong interest from rival clubs.
The Herald Sun can reveal Thomas’ manager Ben Williams told the Roos over the weekend his client was determined to see out his contract at the Roos.

 
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Tarrant set to stay at the North Melbourne according to Jon Ralph - Herald Sun

North Melbourne midfielder Tarryn Thomas has pledged he will honour the final season of his contract at Arden Street despite strong interest from rival clubs.
The Herald Sun can reveal Thomas’ manager Ben Williams told the Roos over the weekend his client was determined to see out his contract at the Roos.

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Tarrant?
 
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Trade updates from Cal Twomey

Cal Twomey’s trade update on Thomas, Perkins, Grundy and more

The Trade Bell is ringing.
www.sen.com.au www.sen.com.au

Here is his take on the Brodie Grundy sagaL:

Brodie Grundy (Melbourne)

“Every club is meeting players at the moment. Clubs have been meeting them for months.

“Port Adelaide and Sydney are chasing Brodie.

“I think there’s a reality among the clubs, list managers, players, teammates, coaches about how this works. Maybe supporter bases may feel a little bit different but I think the industry itself don’t really care as much about these meetings (while the season is ongoing), which go on and on and on and a lot of times don’t amount to anything.

“Melbourne could make the Grand Final and I think it would be odd for Grundy to wait until then to think about what he wants to do next.
 

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XhazzafootyX said:
Can’t wait to see how many Edmund gets wrong
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I've filtered a fair bit of his 'make believe' trades out. The ones where he 'suggests' a player would be great on a specific teams list like its a fact - have not been added - otherwise I'd be here all freaking night.

Also, you'll notice he's a few hours behind some of the others. Jon Ralph & Tom Morris are by far the leaders, most everyone else just follows.
 
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Hawks & Richmond in the conversation for Jade Gresham should he be open to offers
www.afl.com.au

Saints left in limbo with out-of-contract stars yet to re-sign

Jade Gresham, Hunter Clark and Nick Coffield are among of handful of St Kilda players who remain unsigned as the season draws to a close
www.afl.com.au www.afl.com.au
 

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News on a few players. I will leave it to you what you add to the rumour file. Goldstein, Ratugolea and McKay.​


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AFL trade news: Liam Henry, Todd Goldstein, Brandon Zerk-Thatcher​

With the season over for 10 clubs, early trade talks are ramping up. Find out the latest on Liam Henry, Todd Goldstein, Brandon Zerk-Thatcher and more in Moneyball.
Jon Ralph, Jay Clark and Glenn McFarlane

8 min read
September 6, 2023 - 6:00AM
News Corp Australia Sports Newsroom

Essendon will make every effort to keep defender Brandon Zerk-Thatcher in the event the Bombers miss out on North Melbourne free agent Ben McKay.
Zerk Thatcher, 25, is yet to request a trade but the defender has attracted significant interest from Port Adelaide where he has strong family links.
If he decides to pursue a move home to South Australia, Essendon would likely ask for a pick inside the top-20 from Port Adelaide considering his importance and development this year.

Essendon remains keen to land McKay, but if the Roos’ backman heads to Sydney Swans or Hawthorn, it will mean Essendon will likely make a hard stand over Zerk-Thatcher to keep him.
The Bombers want to bolster the defence but there is a risk the club will go backwards if they miss out on McKay and lose Zerk-Thatcher, without replacements.
Zerk-Thatcher is believed to be only weighing up a move to be closer to family.
Geelong will ask for an early pick from Port Adelaide, including their future first-round choice, or Hawthorn for the departure of key defender Esava Ratugolea.
Ratugolea, 25, is likely to leave but is weighing up his options at Port and the Hawks.
But Geelong and Essendon will put a high value on their trade worth given the demand for ready-made key defenders considering Hawthorn, Sydney and Port Adelaide are all desperate to bolster their defences in the trade period.

Port Adelaide’s chances of landing [PLAYERCARD]Brandon Zerk-Thatcher[/PLAYERCARD] could rest on [PLAYERCARD]Ben McKay[/PLAYERCARD]. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images.


Port Adelaide’s chances of landing Brandon Zerk-Thatcher could rest on Ben McKay. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images.

Zerk-Thatcher became an important defender for Essendon this year, playing 22 games in a key stopping role as part of an undersized back line.
Rival clubs walked away from a set of pre-trade meetings at Melbourne’s Pullman Hotel on Monday certain Sydney will offer more than $800,000 for McKay.
Sydney seems a long way ahead of any other suitor in bidding for McKay, with Essendon unlikely to hit a figure that would trigger first-round compensation for the North Melbourne defender.
Seven or eight clubs gathered for had some early meetings on potential trades on Monday as they try to make early progress on some deals.
The league will have to tick off any potential compensation but a deal of up to $850,000 should comfortably hit the first-round trigger to deliver the Roos the No. 3 overall pick.
Sydney is determined to remain in the premiership window and has missed out on Harry Himmelberg and Tom Barrass, with McKay averaging 3.8 contested marks across the season despite a limited pre-season.
If McKay heads to the Swans it has the potential to leave the Bombers shorthanded down back unless they keep Zerk-Thatcher and prepare third-year backman Zach Reid for Round 1.

GOLDY TO CONSIDER 2024 OPTIONS​

Evergreen North Melbourne ruckman Todd Goldstein is weighing up his options for 2024, methodically working through a few live opportunities on the table.
He won’t be rushed into a decision on his future, with at least one rival club believed to be interested in the 35-year-old big man.
 


Adelaide’s Shane McAdam has quit the Crows and is on the verge of requesting a trade to a Melbourne-based club, reports SEN SA’s Michelangelo Rucci.

McAdam, 28, is out of contract at West Lakes but has reportedly been offered a two-year deal to remain at the club.
 
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Enviable Tradition said:
I'll be annoyed if one gets "marketing" $$ and we miss our targets as a result.

On SM-G975F using BigFooty.com mobile app
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Our marketing $ are no more than any other teams. Think I'd be more worried how your going to land your players when you have 0 first round picks to play with.
 
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Latest Gettable episode with the talking points.
  • Jade Gresham wants to play for a big Vic club
  • Nick Coffield attracting interest - Lions are linked
  • Tom Doedee still weighing up Lions offer
  • Archie Perkins going no where will be at the Bombers next year
  • Dylan Stephens headed to North Melbourne who are in the box seat
  • Lewis Melican will be staying at the Swans
www.afl.com.au

GETTABLE: Vic clubs 'throwing millions' at stars, jet forward gone, Dogs eye mid

Riley Beveridge and Cal Twomey discuss the latest trade and draft news and are joined by Bulldogs list and recruiting manager Sam Power
www.afl.com.au www.afl.com.au
 

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