Lachie Neale would be close to the ideal mid we're looking for..I would take Shiel over Whitfield, but Shiel would cost far far more than Whitfield, ie: easily two 1st round picks & similar to the Pies/Treloar deal, whereas Whitfield would cost one 1st round pick with maybe a 3rd rounder as well
If we draft Wil Brodie at years end, then hopefully he would become our Dylan Shiel, which is why I like the idea of Whitfield. He won't cost as much & certainly fits a huge need on our list (elite outside skill & pace)
One of the most consistent mids going round, & will still be 23 at the start of next year.
Ticks many of my boxes, without the noise re what pick he was!!
Neale for Hickey is a starting point, with maybe draft picks shifted around.