West Coast will only be in the market for Baker. Bolton will cost them too much draft capital and just makes no sense for them in their current position. Their annoying and arrogant fan base are all scdreaming out for draft picks, so Bolton just will not happen. The fact they are a chance for Baker is great for us as Freo also want him.
I sort of disagree. It’s not easy getting your hands on top tier players like Bolton. West Coast are a big club and may think they can turn things around in a couple of years with the right moves. Bolton, Baker, Graham, maybe even another free agent if they can convince someone decent to move there. They can also enter the conversation for Warner next year if they are well set-up.
The draft and wait strategy is not really feasible anymore with more player movement. Now it’s all about building your best 22 as quick as possible and keeping it at an AFL finals level for as long as possible. Look at the top 4 right now, barely missed finals in recent years and still looking to top up.