Greg Swann (Carlton CEO) said that he knew fairly early that Collingwood would be unable to secure Fevola or Ball because of the Jolly deal. This was in answer to a question regarding Fev wanting to go to Collingwood. Don't think it would have taken a crystal ball for Greg Swann to figure that one ...

Sucked me in!!

#1GILL wrote:
With all games being shown live, without ads during the 1/4's (Like Foxsports)

We get all our free to air games here shown that way on the Southern Cross network.

If both sides were eager to do a deal for Ball and both are now sorry that the deal couldn't be done I wonder why the mediator wasn't called in to try and resolve the issue.

Seems to have worked in getting Burgoyne to Hawthorn.

I don't really understand why more interest wasn't shown in Luke by other Clubs. I know that he nominated Collingwood as the Club he wished to be traded to but Fev nominated St Kilda and Collingwood and he is going to Brisbane. Not sure that I heard that anyone else was interested or had approached ...

From memory he (Brown) trained with them prior to last year's draft and was then picked up. I wonder how much notice Club's take of these actions - do you risk drafting a player who doesn't want to play for you. or would Luke Ball be considered a much better player than, say, Brown and you take your...

According to the Herald Sun tracker there are also rumours that he may be headed to Collingwood.

Is actually a four-way trade with a "mystery" Club involved.

Any guesses??

Was also looking for news and was just reading a note on the Herald-Sun site which said that all the Clubs only meet at Etihad Stadium on the Monday and Friday of this week, all other negotiations are conducted between themselves.

May make it a little bit harder to get any news.!!

Carlton has officially stated that they will be seeking a trade for Fevola who has nominated the Saints and Hawks as his preferred club. Fevola does NOT have a say in it. Time he realised that it's not about him, it's about the Club. Carlton will do a trade that best fits the Club and not Fevola. A...

What a nice thought!!

Actually thought this thread was going to be the start of a BIG trade rumour!!

Why do people organise these things for Grand Final Day??

My partner has regularly taken his radio to weddings, parties etc. but never a tv - give it a go and let us know how you go!!

Don't know about the Melbourne news as I don't live there but Tracy didn't disappoint you.

Went something along the lines of - "I hope your team wins tomorrow. No, I hope my team wins - Go Sainters!!"

Featured interviews with Darrel (!!) Baldock, Barry Breen, Francis Leach and Michael Roberts. All emphasised that it was up to today's players to make their own history on Saturday. Had a quick look on their website and today's program is not up as yet. When it does come up and if you want to have a...

Media were allowed in for the first fifteen minutes, according to Channel Nine, so there should be some footage on the news services tonight.

Iceman234 wrote:

CeilidhSaint wrote:PS Jack Barker was there too, looking not great but battling on like his son and the Saints.

Great to see.

Surely just adds that little extra bit of inspiration.

Channel 7 showed a nice close up of him talking to Kosi (I think) in the changerooms after the game.

From the fashion footage of the All-Australian just shown on Channel 10 it looks as though Stephen Milne is about to become a dad again very soon.

Heard this morning that none of the Saints boys were there. Was very pleased to hear that until they then said Gary Ablett Jnr was there! (Source: SEN) Now I am confused as to whether I am pleased or not.!!!!!! :>p According to the Sports Confidential page in today's Herald Sun several of the Saint...

Heard this morning that none of the Saints boys were there. Was very pleased to hear that until they then said Gary Ablett Jnr was there! (Source: SEN) Now I am confused as to whether I am pleased or not.!!!!!! :>p According to the Sports Confidential page in today's Herald Sun several of the Saint...

SaintDebi wrote:
(Have actually NEVER ridden on a Melbourne tram in my life!).
How embarrassing!

I don't live in Victoria, Debi, and even I've done that!!

And, back to an earlier post, does anyone ever pay to ride the trams/trains or do they just hop on and hope for the best??

Warney is still a Saints man and he will always be ... His son barracks for Essendon, hence the Bombers link. Sammy Hamill was there ... the current group of Saints players I imagine would have stayed away due to finals preparation? Was a photo of Aaron in the Herald Sun - looked to have trimmed do...

I think Nick's brother was working for the Saints at one stage, not sure if he still is. Grew up watching Nick's uncles play. Remember Chris, Peter and Ray playing for Clarence in the then TFL. The only one I don't remember seeing play was Joe, Nick's dad, but he might have been a bit before my time!!

Several Saint's partners also get a run in the Herald Sun today, modelling fashions for the footy and Club functions.

saintbrat wrote:

BaysideSaint wrote:get over it Mooksy, s eriously dude .. move on. life is too short!

no mooksy's right
new injury at the weekend..

Not knee related, though, according to The Age - a torn calf muscle ended Aaron's game on Saturday.

Young Jackson (?) Warne's affiliation to the Bombers was mentioned earlier this year in one of the sports "gossip"columns in the Sunday papers. From memory, one of Shane's parents is an Essendon supporter and Matthew Lloyd popped around to the Warne's home for a kick to sure up young Warni...