AGRO wrote:
Word from “maky uppy HQ” is that whilst they want Gold Coast and Carlton to apply for the Priority Pick, they are more concerned about the parlous state of St Kilda.
Also “maky uppy HQ” also more worried about the fallout from other clubs should they award priority picks, so they’re trying to come up with a package of measures to assist bottom clubs, as they want to help St Kilda too - and awarding priority picks to three clubs won’t fly in the face of pressure and criticism from the other clubs.
So I wouldn’t be holding my breath at this stage for picks before or after the first round at this stage.
Why are they more concerned about St Kilda? Who is on the bottom of the ladder with a percentage of God knows what?
Carlton has two marketable players in Curnow & Cripps, but that doesn’t change fact St Kilda has a better overall list than Carlton’s. If the opposite was the case Carlton would have beaten Saints sometime in last 2 years.
How about Carlton trades Kerridge to Hawthorn for his amazing up and und r kicking skills and in return gets Mitchell. Noice.
GWS, why don’t we put together a list of the most laughable (&equitable) trades involving Hawthorn over the last 10 years?
I’ll start- Best of all. This one netted the 2013 flag. Brian Lake for a couple of useless draft picks.
What trades will Hawthorn do this year? Oh, can’t wait.
Trading system entrenches inequality. Fix up trading rules AFL eg clubs that have made finals in 18 of last 20 years approx (eg Hawthorn) have to give up a player on their list if they are raiding the list of a bottom club.
Do something. Make them give up something of value. Don’t just accept the status quo.