Just had this hypothetical pop into my head this afternoon, and thought I'd put it to the board as I'm sure they will be a range of views.
Let's say you have a son (miraculous for those of us who spend the amount of time we do on an Internet forum), who rises through the ranks of junior footy and is in a position where he is almost a certainty to be drafted. Your agent has spoken to Peter Rohde and unfortunately Port aren't interested, the combination of speed and endurance just isn't there, and they are looking for some more talent on the half back flank with their first three picks, rather than an elite KPP prospect like your offspring.
On the other hand, the Crows recruiting manager is all over your lad and is guaranteeing that they will take him with their first pick, unless there are any draft tampering issues that arise between now and the draft.
On draft day, the Crows read out your son's name at pick 3, and newly installed coach Jared Petrenko presents the fruit of your loins with the tri-colours guernsey.
How do you feel? What do you do? Do you grit your teeth and follow the Crows? Do you subtly undermine the club that has invested their time and resources in your son? Do you beg him to force a trade at the end of his first contract? Do you go to games of both clubs? Or do you sadly cut all ties with Port during his career?
Let's say you have a son (miraculous for those of us who spend the amount of time we do on an Internet forum), who rises through the ranks of junior footy and is in a position where he is almost a certainty to be drafted. Your agent has spoken to Peter Rohde and unfortunately Port aren't interested, the combination of speed and endurance just isn't there, and they are looking for some more talent on the half back flank with their first three picks, rather than an elite KPP prospect like your offspring.
On the other hand, the Crows recruiting manager is all over your lad and is guaranteeing that they will take him with their first pick, unless there are any draft tampering issues that arise between now and the draft.
On draft day, the Crows read out your son's name at pick 3, and newly installed coach Jared Petrenko presents the fruit of your loins with the tri-colours guernsey.
How do you feel? What do you do? Do you grit your teeth and follow the Crows? Do you subtly undermine the club that has invested their time and resources in your son? Do you beg him to force a trade at the end of his first contract? Do you go to games of both clubs? Or do you sadly cut all ties with Port during his career?
