Trade winds: Get Petracca

[shawthing]

The talk about Christian Petracca being disillusioned following the Melbourne doctors stuff up regard his near death injury might mean he is gettable.

He was a mad Pies supporter before being picked by Melbourne and Pendles was his favourite player. If somehow were were able to engineer a trade we would find the perfect person to pair with Nick Daicos in our midfield.

[Piesnchess]

The talk about Christian Petracca being disillusioned following the Melbourne doctors stuff up regard his near death injury might mean he is gettable.

He was a mad Pies supporter before being picked by Melbourne and Pendles was his favourite player. If somehow were were able to engineer a trade we would find the perfect person to pair with Nick Daicos in our midfield.

I could not agree more, but fact is, hes contracted to the Deeeees for 4 more seasons, ironclad, so we are dreaming if we think we can lure him. Just not on.

[Cam]

If he wants out, he will get out, contracts just mean you have to deal these days. How many years was Grundy on for when we traded him?

[Gerry Cooper]

I bet Geelong will be eyeing him off too. They will need a Dangerfield replacement soon.

[stoliboy]

Shane Woewodin was 26-27 when he came to Collingwood from Melbourne in 2003. He was a Brownlow Medalist and Best and Fairest Winner.

We were contending in 2003 and played in a Grand Final it ultimately he came to us at a period of decline.

Christian Petracca Is 28.

I don’t think we are going to be contending anytime soon so don’t know if this I’m would be a good get or not. Particularly what we would have to give up to get him.

[derkd]

^ also has had a very bad run with injuries. one of those, buyer beware. Just because he supported Collingwood, doesnt mean he needs to come and play for us. If it was five years ago, go for him. at 29, no thanks.

[Presti35]

Would be very good for 2 years. Maybe 3. Not wanting any part of the deal he is on. It wouldn't be difficult to get him to want to be here. But the deal he is on is just too high for a player that could decline very quickly.

If only he was a free agent, or his contract wasn't so expensive.

[BBHS]

We still have another crack at the flag next year. Our best is as good as anyone's. If you could get him he would be great, fits the profile for 2 more cracks. Just can't see it happening.

[Piesnchess]

If he wants out, he will get out, contracts just mean you have to deal these days. How many years was Grundy on for when we traded him?

"Dont talk to me about contracts Wonka, contracts are for suckers "- willie wonka chocolate factory.

[Big T]

Cost too much in draft capital. Pass.

[Presti35]

If he wants out, he will get out, contracts just mean you have to deal these days. How many years was Grundy on for when we traded him?

5 years.

We received pick 27 in return for BG and of course, paid a large portion of his deal.

I mean if a pick towards 30 got it done and they paid a large portion of his deal, then I would entertain it. He will play hard in our jumper.

But I'm also wondering if any other Demons players are looking for the exit?

[lazzadesilva]

The talk about Christian Petracca being disillusioned following the Melbourne doctors stuff up regard his near death injury might mean he is gettable.

He was a mad Pies supporter before being picked by Melbourne and Pendles was his favourite player. If somehow were were able to engineer a trade we would find the perfect person to pair with Nick Daicos in our midfield.

I could not agree more, but fact is, hes contracted to the Deeeees for 4 more seasons, ironclad, so we are dreaming if we think we can lure him. Just not on.

Yeah same as Jeremy Cameron who was a fanatical Collingwood fan but preferred to play in Sleepy Hollow. Seems like being a magpies fan doesn’t always mean they end up playing for Collingwood. Their loss.

[Rd10.1998_11.1#36]

We received pick 27 in return for BG and of course, paid a large portion of his deal.I mean if a pick towards 30 got it done and they paid a large portion of his deal, then I would entertain it. He will play hard in our jumper

No comparison... we wanted rid of Grundy, as the Dees wanted rid of Woewodin at the time

No way Melbourne are trading Petracca AND paying a large portion of his salary

[AnthonyC]

^ also has had a very bad run with injuries. one of those, buyer beware. Just because he supported Collingwood, doesnt mean he needs to come and play for us. If it was five years ago, go for him. at 29, no thanks.

Some players are prone to injury, Petracca is not one of them.
Quite possibly one of the most resilient to have ever played the game after his debut.

I think we are still in contention, we should certainly enquire if he would be willing to leave.

[eddiesmith]

I wanted him 5 years ago and was ridiculed by some on here...

But it's hard to see how it could happen with us having nothing to give away and Melbourne not wanting to lose him