Looking at the points table for picks we could dial ourselves into the 1st round by seeking either 8 or 10 (jom) from the Sun's (especially as they have 6 and would still retain three top ten picks. We need at least 1400-1550 to get it done and we could use the pick for a KPD in the draft.
Witts has value to Eade since he needs to protect their young Ruck for 2-3 years whilst he develops. I rate Witts 400-500 points as a Ruck (serviceable but no way an a-grader). But Suns have a need.
How do we package Witts with another 1000 points? Picks are no use to the Suns this year unless they on trade and time is running out and we need to retain currency for 2 f/sons. Players people have mentioned but I only see Marley being available (who I thought would go to Tigers). Blair was offered a 1 year which indicates that Pies were happy to retain him despite Mayne in. Frost trade pick probably stored for f/sons value. Greenwood is going nowhere.
My thinking is perhaps one of Marley Blair or Thomas (who can be traded from Rookie to a senior spot) plus Pies 2nd in 2017 (or a second player?) Another way is Witts and 2017 1st round (which Suns might prefer) and get 8/10 and 2017 2nd pick (and swap late picks to even it out).
What about WHE? If it's this year we might send a 2017 pick their way which they would be offered the year anyway. Value? I'm not convinced it's anything but late 2nd at the best probably 3rd. Personally I'd prefer to develop Crocker as I think he has a higher ceiling.
blair, Williams etc have little value to gcs. the only way I could see us getting into round 1 this year is swapping first round picks..2016 for 2017 and adding a 3-4th round pick to make it worthwhile or add witts and downgrade his pick. eg from 44 out to 62. if not why would the suns help us?