Rumour File

bayman wrote:Is Lewis Johnston signed with Norwood for 2018 ?

only asking because i'm hearing he wont be at the Parade next year, along with several others that have already been mentioned

Johnston is contracted and will be there in 2018. Has fit in pretty well off-field. Would be nice to see him get his hair and hands dirty onfield though, hasn't offered much. Would be among the better paid as you would expect but my understanding his deal isn't astronomical like many seem to suggest - He didn't leave North for $$.

Thanks Scrunch, it was just something I heard

Has a “recently” retired player been offered “a farm” to go over to play for the Ramblers rather than Lock? (Presuming he returns to his grassroots) There was a little flare up straight after the grand final in the change rooms too about this

bayman wrote:Thanks Scrunch, it was just something I heard

I heard the rumour about Johnston too. It may have been the same source as you Bayman. My source is a Norwood man who is close to some influential Norwood people.

rocket_rooster wrote:

bayman wrote:Thanks Scrunch, it was just something I heard

I heard the rumour about Johnston too. It may have been the same source as you Bayman. My source is a Norwood man who is close to some influential Norwood people.

Very much could be the same person then, given your assessment of where you got it from

My mail is that there was a conversation between former Teammates at the B&F that likely started the whispers, but not the entire conversation was heard. Wasn't there so can't say for sure, but that's what I've been told.

The Dogs likely to pick up a couple of handy Port Magpies players?

Big Phil wrote:The Dogs likely to pick up a couple of handy Port Magpies players?

Big Phil that is the fourth SANFL team I’ve heard about to pick up Port magpies players
And if one Power players is delisted two SANFL teams will be going to war to get one

So I hope you guys started months ago because two sanfl clubs that I won’t name began the chase back then

eartotheground wrote:Early discussions for a new player into broadcasting in 2018? Entity not previously involved and having some new people with some others with SANFL experience?

Discussions progressing here

eartotheground wrote:

eartotheground wrote:Early discussions for a new player into broadcasting in 2018? Entity not previously involved and having some new people with some others with SANFL experience?

Discussions progressing here

Pirate Radio?

mickyj wrote:

Big Phil wrote:The Dogs likely to pick up a couple of handy Port Magpies players?

Big Phil that is the fourth SANFL team I’ve heard about to pick up Port magpies players
And if one Power players is delisted two SANFL teams will be going to war to get one

So I hope you guys started months ago because two sanfl clubs that I won’t name began the chase back then

Micky, there are quite a few players being spoken to by multiple clubs.

What's it matter when the players were spoken to?

They will make their choice regardless of when they spoke to the specific clubs.

bayman wrote:Thanks Scrunch, it was just something I heard

Has a “recently” retired player been offered “a farm” to go over to play for the Ramblers rather than Lock? (Presuming he returns to his grassroots) There was a little flare up straight after the grand final in the change rooms too about this

when i say offered ''a farm'' that is exactly what i mean & have since had it confirmed he's going back to his grassroots, whether he gets ''a farm'' or goes back to Lock remains to be seen,  apparently these two clubs/towns have a very fierce sporting rivalry

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Big Phil wrote:

mickyj wrote:

Big Phil wrote:The Dogs likely to pick up a couple of handy Port Magpies players?

Big Phil that is the fourth SANFL team I’ve heard about to pick up Port magpies players
And if one Power players is delisted two SANFL teams will be going to war to get one

So I hope you guys started months ago because two sanfl clubs that I won’t name began the chase back then

Micky, there are quite a few players being spoken to by multiple clubs.

What's it matter when the players were spoken to?

They will make their choice regardless of when they spoke to the specific clubs.

Doesn’t bother me in the slightest it’s not just centrals I’m saying
I’m just saying other clubs are quicker off the mark well two are

The destination of some Magpie players will depend on factors outside most clubs' control.

eartotheground wrote:The destination of some Magpie players will depend on factors outside most clubs' control.

I'm curious as to what these factors are, ettg?

Read a report that the recently retired Monfries is going back to Melbourne to be in player welfare / development. Don't know who that might be with.

I have heard a rumour that Garry Hocking has quit South to take up a position with Collingwood.

rocket_rooster wrote:I have heard a rumour that Garry Hocking has quit South to take up a position with Collingwood.

It has been announced that Hocking has been appointed an assistant coach at Collingwood.

South will improve again, I hope Ben Warren gets his chance to return “home”

BEN WARREN

South should consider offering the coaching gig to Ben Warren
Premiership player for Norwood
Premiership coach at Norwood
Premiership assistant coach at Sturt

He did wonders in his first year coaching at Norwood as a first year coach
He took over losing about a dozen players from the previous season
He gained a couple
To win a Premiership under those circumstances was a great coaching feat

Rumour only :
Ben is interested in the South Adelaide coaching position

I think there might be a few ex-players wanting the job.

Seems everyone who sits in the coaching chair recently gets recruited to Collingwood.

Would Ben Warren want it ?? Mattner most likely leaving Sturt after next year to AFL gig. Thought Warren would wait for that to come up ???

Big decision on the new coach we can not get wrong !!!!

Will Roosters fans will be going troppo over a new recruit they are about to sign up?

https://thewest.com.au/sport/wafl/blow-for-perth-demons-as-aidan-tropiano-departs-ng-b88625341z

No mention of the SANFL club in the article.

Big Phil wrote:Will Roosters fans will be going troppo over a new recruit they are about to sign up?

If it’s one that may get delisted by the Power my understanding is they will have a fight on their hands by another sanfl club , Because the other sanfl clubs coach wants that player.

PhilH wrote:https://thewest.com.au/sport/wafl/blow-for-perth-demons-as-aidan-tropiano-departs-ng-b88625341z

No mention of the SANFL club in the article.

Any rumours Phil of the club

mickyj wrote:

PhilH wrote:https://thewest.com.au/sport/wafl/blow-for-perth-demons-as-aidan-tropiano-departs-ng-b88625341z

No mention of the SANFL club in the article.

Any rumours Phil of the club

Putting 2 and 2 together I think that is the recruit the roosters might go troppo after.