My previous post was in reply to "And if the Bulldogs miss the finals it's negligible difference".
Having the Bulldogs picks doesn't diminish the value of your own picks. The price paid is still eye-watering assuming the Hawks finish at the tail end of the ladder next season. Taking 5xpicks in...
Ports trade to Eagles didn't seem too bad at the time. They finished 2nd in 2021 H&A, so would have hoped to replicate this in 2022 making their F2 in the mid 30s in what was percieved as a weak pool. Understandable to get the player you want
The metric isn't just who teams picked, it's also the price paid. I'm assuming Hawks finish in bottom few next year, meaning they used 27 plus say 20&40 to get Weddle. That is eye watering for a talent most rated as a late first round..
Winners:
North. Were already one of the winners from the mega trade, and turned JHF & Pick 1 into arguably the two highest rated players in the open pool, both Victorians, as well as getting an F1. Like the George pick too.
Brisbane. Bid coming at No.2 for Ashcroft meant they didn't have to go...