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[JayJ20]

Sorry but it doesn’t make sense to me to go for Melbournes offer over Norths just because they threw in some later picks. Could be the difference between a top 3 pick and a pick outside the top 10.

Throw a future second around for points if you’re that worried. Every top team manages to gather a few thirds whenever they need to match a bid.

I don't believe North are going to be that bad next year especially with Parker and possibly Houston if he selects them. Melbourne are a bit shaky because cultural and player issues really makes clubs explode.

But the biggest incentive to trade with Melbourne over North is that they not only give us an F1, but also enough points to cover a Kako bid so we don't go into deficit next year which is essentially like trading 9 for two firsts.

I believe Melbourne are the best option.

 

[Keystone agony]

ant555 and other VFL watchers eth-dog

Charlie Clarke like Kostanty worth a look, or not too good?

 

[MarkJohnson#1]

I’d grab Konstanty for free for sure.

Surely we are looking to trade our R2 pick out this year given it’ll be absorbed by Kako bid?

 

[Keystone agony]

Is Kako not top talent?

You also need to develop your high picks and I think our best 23 will still be pretty young/inexperienced to the point where with trying to fit Tsatas and Kako in there isn’t much room for another top rookie.

Having a 20 b and C graders is a problem but having 30-40 is an opportunity as you can start to combine assets and consolidate talent without negatively impacting the sides peformance.

I’d imagine picks 28 and possibly 34 get traded for more points/future assets before trade week is over. Drafts tend to get cheaper to trade back into on draft night. Rosa has said he wants to take 4 picks and I would expect 3 of those in the 30-50 range where teams won’t be overly enthused with too many players and there will be opportunities for a bargain

Maybe talent was the wrong word

Top end players

His talent suggest so, but we know not all work out to be, so more the better

Yeh id hope we atleast bring in an F2 for those picks

Dees have the greatest range, but i cant see them being top 4. North i think are guaranteed bottom 4-5

Darling and Parker are both cooked

 

[jdstorm]

Maybe talent was the wrong word

Top end players

His talent suggest so, but we know not all work out to be, so more the better

Yeh id hope we atleast bring in an F2 for those picks

Dees have the greatest range, but i cant see them being top 4. North i think are guaranteed bottom 4-5

Darling and Parker are both cooked

The north pick is obviously has the highest expected upside but if your playing the odds a 9 for f1 vs 9 for f1 + 2 2nds (by not picking Kako) and a 3rd is just a higher floor outcome.

Given the new academy rules and points curve if we go into next season with 3 2nd rd picks (assuming we trade out of ours this season) that’s a chance to get 3 FRPS ours, Melbourne F1 + points trade up.

that’s a likely outcome of 3FRP next season which we can either use to rebalance and add depth or have a real package to chase an elite young player to add to the list in a position of need.

 

[bombersim]

I'd much rather Norfs first rounder to Melbourne's.

If Norfs interest is real and we passed on their F1 for Melbourne's pick next year, that is borderline malpractice - regardless of the extra picks.

Melbourne will be a top 8 team next year, Norf will be lucky to get out of the bottom 4.

This. We’ve fluffed ourselves epically, essentially lost all leverage. If north had genuine interest that would have been huge for us. Now it’ll be a middling pick and some points.
The thing that annoys me the most is we will get points for stringer and Shiel, maybe even others - why not see where that lands before making the decision. Seems incompetent.
We finally get rid of dodoro and we do this. At least wait till trade week is done and let other teams become more desperate.
Also, ppl saying we can just trade back in - all clubs are desperate to get into this draft, why would they trade out? To do us a favour cause we want them to? Go the Essendon bombers facepalms

 

[Petrify]

I'd much rather Norfs first rounder to Melbourne's.

If Norfs interest is real and we passed on their F1 for Melbourne's pick next year, that is borderline malpractice - regardless of the extra picks.

Melbourne will be a top 8 team next year, Norf will be lucky to get out of the bottom 4.

Melbourne top 8 call may age incredibly badly.

 

[doug85]

I’d grab Konstanty for free for sure.

Surely we are looking to trade our R2 pick out this year given it’ll be absorbed by Kako bid?

It could be very valuable to have 2 F2s given all the FS and academy bids next year.

 

[Keystone agony]

The north pick is obviously has the highest expected upside but if your playing the odds a 9 for f1 vs 9 for f1 + 2 2nds (by not picking Kako) and a 3rd is just a higher floor outcome.

Given the new academy rules and points curve if we go into next season with 3 2nd rd picks (assuming we trade out of ours this season) that’s a chance to get 3 FRPS ours, Melbourne F1 + points trade up.

that’s a likely outcome of 3FRP next season which we can either use to rebalance and add depth or have a real package to chase an elite young player to add to the list in a position of need.

Yeh i guess it depends what happens from here

Its vital we get some F2s from these picks now

 

[Keystone agony]

Wouldnt be against offering a F4 for Soldo

Just as security if Draper leaves in 12 months

Or Preuss for free