We absolutely need 25 year old elite talent...
Freo would want him more than we would want to lose him. It's up to them to make an offer too good to refuse. We're not having a fire sale...
Freo have the flexibility to offer whatever they want to whoever they want.
Freo have multiple options.
Richmond needs draft picks, if Bolton is interested in Freo, the Tigers have the choice of accepting a reasonable offer or keeping him which is of little benefit to both club and player.
Two examples to ponder :
Essendon : Ballsed up the Daniher situation.
North : Accepted the reality of the JHF situation and acted accordingly.
Accepting reality and making the best of the situation is always the best play …