Recent content by Chiz

Not following, sorry

Some really good points there. I suspect the initial points bidding system was not based on any sound analysis - with an auction you let the market determine what each pick is worth (which will vary across years). The current reverse-order-of-finish draft also gives a sizeable advantage to the...

I think tanking was an issue in the AFL when they used to hand out priority picks. I don't think it is still an issue.

Just trying to simplify things for you 🙂

I'm not overly familiar with the NBA, but is there a problem that it is trying to solve there?

With points, the bottom side could choose to cash in their points for picks 4 and 5 instead of picks 1 and 19 (these are about equivalent in terms of points value) - some sides would prefer this option, while others would go for pick 1 (and it would depend on who is available). It's not a matter...

I see you ignored my question.

North won the same number of games as West Coast. And have been down the bottom a lot longer. I'm not suggesting they deserve the first pick, but I don't think West Coast have a much stronger claim to it either.

Sorry, why would West Coast most likely not have been able to get any of the top 5 selection? This is just an assertion not backed by evidence

What issue would you be solving with a draft lottery?

Simple question for you - which of the following options do you think most sides would prefer? a. Pick 1 b. Pick 2 and pick 3

There's no reason why the bottom side should be entitled to pick 1 (it's not like they did anything to earn it), except that the current system works that way. And I don't see how the premier trading out quality players constitutes a 'free' go at pick 1. I've listed plenty of issues that this...

Right, so you are essentially saying that the wooden spooner is entitled to pick 1. And it's just bad luck if the top player in the draft happens to be just a 'good' player rather than a 'great' player. On the contrary - it actually supports equalisation more than the current system. As noted...

Care to explain how the system would be open to manipulation from the powerful clubs? There is no money involved in the auction. The existing convolution in the current system would actually be largely resolved with what I've proposed.

I would list the following problems that this system solves: 1. Facilitating trades when one team doesn't have the 'right' assets (e.g. player is worth around pick 10, but destination club's first pick is 20). 2. Trading up to higher picks to ensure FS/NGA bidding system is paid with lower picks...