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The reason that Kinnear is cranky is because the media always goes out of its way to create "Sydney are the bad guy" narratives around our trading, drafting, and academy, and as evidenced by this thread it's clear that plenty of idiots buy into those narratives.
None of the talking head "draft experts" have much in the way of expertise or knowledge to impart so have to rely on manufactured drama to fill air time, and it's clearly a frustration to a no-bullshit type like Kinnear. It must be like having a PHD and talking astrophysics with a bunch of giggling high school girls.
I'm still pretty stunned that he apparently rated Vickery as the 12th top talent on the Swans draft board.
An undersized back flanker with no contested game.
I hope for both team and individual that he churns out a great career, but if you scan the top 20 and consider Vickery the 12th best talent I'd love to know how you came to that conclusion.
PS. I actually can't remember where I heard the number 12 quoted, but if anyone remembers and can back me up that would be swell.