Do you honestly believe you aren't going to go hammer and tong to get him?
When's the last time a genuine star of the competition was at your fingertips to land? This is as golden an opportunity as you can get. Players aren't just queuing up to go to Brisbane. These set of circumstances are proving fortunate for you guys that he is even a chance to land at the Lions. The Brisbane market needs this to happen. He walks into that place as the best player instantly. It's no different to Judd joining a struggling Blues and all of a sudden the place gets a lift. You pay to get these players, they don't come cheap.
Greg Swann knows what it takes to get these deals done and you guys are fortunate that he is capable of landing Beams and doing the deal to get his man- even if you have to lose some collateral to get the man you guys need. Pick 4 and a guy like Aish won't even be felt at Brisbane when Beams lines up in round 1 of 2015 at the Gabba. In fact, your side has improved out of sight.
You won't hold any more cards next year than you do this year as you still need to facilitate a trade. The whole national draft thing just doesn't happen. Luke Ball was the exception to the rule. 12 months is a long time in footy and things change very quickly. Hell, this could all change within the next few weeks.
I agree with all but the aish part. Beams will improve our team tenfold but not at the cost of aish. (Not for me anyways)