“You Can’t Go Home Again,” according to legendary novelist Thomas Wolfe in his 1940 book of that name, suggesting that attempting to relive youthful memories by returning to the locale where the events occurred is not as satisfying as were the actual events.
In other words, it is futile to try to relive the past.
A different sort of futility is encountered by Carlton Blues player Bryce Gibbs, who would like nothing more than to see Melbourne in his rear view and return to his youthful stomping grounds around Adelaide as a member of the Crows.
Perhaps aware of the leverage they possess, the Blues are demanding key players and the 13th pick of the first round from the Crows.
Two of the key players after whom the Blues lust are forwards Mitch McGovern and Charlie Cameron, primary factors in the AFL-leading offense the Crows fielded in the 2016 season.
Both those players have expressed unequivocal reluctance to relocate to Victoria and seem to prefer remaining on a side with legitimate premiership aspirations.
The two sides appear to be far apart, as Adelaide’s offer of out-of-contract midfielder Jarryd Lyons and the 13th pick in exchange for Gibbs was met by a derisive response from the Blues.
Mr. Gibbs might need some ruby slippers or boots if he truly believes that, “There’s No Place Like Home.”
