I acknowledged that in another post. Move on!
Just saw that, but it does demonstrate you are prepared to judge a situation in favour of your preferred argument regardless of the facts.
So rather than "move on" how about we go back to my original point that you were very keen to answer with a misinformed response. Why did Baker, a player who would be seen as less valuable, trade for more than Smith, who would be seen as more valuable? Both ucontracted, Baker 2 years older. There is no way Smith's value is the value of pick 19. He was pick 8 in a strong draft and is generally seen as having outperformed so far in his career, & is now entering his prime, when players are seen as being at their most valuable trade wise.
The difference is Smith made it known he was getting to Geelong at all costs, no matter the damage to his previous club. And Baker made it known he was only going to WC if a fair deal for Richmond could be arranged. So we are all wondering why Smith did this. It is not exactly difficult to connect dots and reason it is likely to be due to his relationship with Geelong sponsor Cotton On. More specifically, that they have induced him on Geelong's behalf. Which allows Geelong to effectively pay a player more than they could afford to within the salary cap. From an outsider's perspective that is a very obvious leap to make.
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