2022 List management, trading, drafting

[stevoswan]

Does anyone else feel like there is a plan to disrupt our team heading into finals?

Warner pictures not recent just leaked out of nowhere.

Franklin telling Sydney he is off to Brisbane.

I wouldn't be surprised at all if that was the case. Some in this biz are very jealous of Swans success.....and they know we're coming.

[Markwebbos]

The Lions have categorically denied speaking to Buddy Franklin.
Media rumour-mongering and scuttlebutt is a sorry reflection on itself.


Gesendet von iPad mit Tapatalk

Beware the weasel words.

They don’t need to speak to him. They can do the deal via his manager.

I thought Fagan denied doing that but can’t find it now.

[Maltopia]

Beware the weasel words.

They don’t need to speak to him. They can do the deal via his manager.

I thought Fagan denied doing that but can’t find it now.

My sentiments too. There is an article on the AFL website where Fagan says the last time he communicated with Buddy was just after he kicked his 1000th goal. Doesn't mean others at Brisbane haven't talked to Franklin or his representatives.

And should we be so surprised if it turns out to be true? Franklin was supposed to go to GWS 10 years ago and it was a huge blindside when he ended up with us. So if he does go to Brisbane and there was some secrecy/falsehoods involved along the way, so what? We benefited from the same stuff, so we shouldn't cry foul if we are on the receiving end this time.

[KSAS]

FWIW Just heard Andy Mahr on SEN say according to his Sydney source he's spoken with today, Buddy will be at Sydney next year. Contract is close to being finalized, with just few final edges around how the last $100k will be paid (i.e. promotions etc...).

[i'm-uninformed2]

Peeps, told ya all last night not to get wound up by the click bait.

'News to me': Lance Franklin talk a surprise for Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan

For those who say, he would say that or they’d talk to the manager, don’t fuss. It’s basically a journo running a wild yarn off the fact Bud and his wife have bought an investment property in QLD they might use in retirement to go 2+2=5.

Trust me, the chances of Bud playing in Brisbane next year are as long as me having a week off the grog.

[Kafka's Ghost]

Peeps, told ya all last night not to get wound up by the click bait.

'News to me': Lance Franklin talk a surprise for Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan

For those who say, he would say that or they’d talk to the manager, don’t fuss. It’s basically a journo running a wild yarn off the fact Bud and his wife have bought an investment property in QLD they might use in retirement to go 2+2=5.

Trust me, the chances of Bud playing in Brisbane next year are as long as me having a week off the grog.

Spot on. At this time of the year it’s all wild speculation and rumour coming from a large part of the media. In the end, usually less than 10% of the stories have basis in fact.


Gesendet von iPhone mit Tapatalk

[Markwebbos]

FWIW Just heard Andy Mahr on SEN say according to his Sydney source he's spoken with today, Buddy will be at Sydney next year. Contract is close to being finalized, with just few final edges around how the last $100k will be paid (i.e. promotions etc...).

One day I’ll live in a world where the last $100k of my salary is just a trifling detail!

Here’s the link

Franklin set to remain at Sydney following conflicting reports

[Aprilbr]

One day I’ll live in a world where the last $100k of my salary is just a trifling detail!

Here’s the link

Franklin set to remain at Sydney following conflicting reports

Thanks for the link, Mark. Its pleasing to hear that this speculation might soon be put to bed and that he plays another season with us. Hopefully, Maher's source is accurate.

[dejavoodoo44]

Spot on. At this time of the year it’s all wild speculation and rumour coming from a large part of the media. In the end, usually less than 10% of the stories have basis in fact.


Gesendet von iPhone mit Tapatalk

This afternoon, I saw a 9 Queensland story by the guy who wrote last night's article. He was desperately trying to spin Fagan saying something like, 'We haven't talked to him, but if he was thinking of moving, we'd be mad not to', into something like, 'no, my original story had credibility'. Of course, he didn't repeat his earlier claim that Buddy had decided to go to the Lions, because it now seems pretty obvious that he hasn't.

[i'm-uninformed2]

This afternoon, I saw a 9 Queensland story by the guy who wrote last night's article. He was desperately trying to spin Fagan saying something like, 'We haven't talked to him, but if he was thinking of moving, we'd be mad not to', into something like, 'no, my original story had credibility'. Of course, he didn't repeat his earlier claim that Buddy had decided to go to the Lions, because it now seems pretty obvious that he hasn't.

And let’s remember the actual bull@@@@ in the original story was he’d told the Swans he was out of the joint. Which has never ever happened.

[Markwebbos]

This afternoon, I saw a 9 Queensland story by the guy who wrote last night's article. He was desperately trying to spin Fagan saying something like, 'We haven't talked to him, but if he was thinking of moving, we'd be mad not to', into something like, 'no, my original story had credibility'. Of course, he didn't repeat his earlier claim that Buddy had decided to go to the Lions, because it now seems pretty obvious that he hasn't.

One can only assume he’s tendered his resignation and Ch9 will be running a retraction ASAP

[Aprilbr]

John Ralph on the Foxtel coverage of the Pies v Dees game tonight reporting that Swans and Buddy close to a deal.

[dejavoodoo44]

One can only assume he’s tendered his resignation and Ch9 will be running a retraction ASAP

I'm not sure if 9 places a huge emphasis on truth?

[joeykanga]

FWIW Just heard Andy Mahr on SEN say according to his Sydney source he's spoken with today, Buddy will be at Sydney next year. Contract is close to being finalized, with just few final edges around how the last $100k will be paid (i.e. promotions etc...).

The news of the day if that's true. I felt sad thinking that I would see him play live in our colours only once more against Collingwood and then maybe a home final. Another year of seeing Buddy live at the SCG is a gift to cherish

[KSAS]

Buddy through his manager saying his future is undecided. Contract talks put on hold till end of season to focus on his footy.

AFL news 2022: Lance Franklin breaks silence on future, Swans to Lions rumours | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site

I'm getting the impression Buddy will either sign on with us or retire at season's end. I don't think going to another club is on the cards.