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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...

So why shouldn't Collingwood be able to trade their way to Harley Reid? Keep in mind they would probably need to trade in around 4,000 points to be able to compete with the bottom side - for comparison, the Jeremy Cameron trade was worth 1,777 points, so you're talking about trading out 2 Jeremy...

The bottom sides would have first access to the best kids as they will have the most points. If top sides want access they will have to trade points in, which means trading players (or future points) out. Also, I don't buy your argument that the system doesn't need fixing - recruiters navigate...

What about the reverse situation where you could throw a blanket over the top 10? There are no guarantees in any case, but clearly there are weak years and strong years. In a weak year the bottom side could choose to cash in for say picks 4 and 5 instead of pick 1 - this is not something they...

We've just seen one of the most highly anticipated draft picks in Harley Reid fall to West Coast, who knocked back offers from multiple teams to trade pick 1. In other seasons there has been no standout no. 1 pick. Clearly the benefits to finishing bottom this season are higher than in other...

Thanks - do they open up many sections? I'm guessing mostly level 3 behind the goals

I'll be attending this match - first game at Marvel in 6 years (I live interstate). Any regulars have advice on buying tickets - for instance, is it better to buy online before or at the ground (keeping in mind it won't be a sellout), pay extra for a seat or just get general admission?

So with list spots vs draft picks, a club could choose to use all of their points on a single high draft pick, but this would exclude them from taking any other picks. In the case of Geelong or any other top side, they would have to trade in order to have enough points to be able to bid for...

Rather than having multiple 'currencies' (i.e. picks/points, salary, future picks), just have a single currency (points), but have a player's desired salary/contact as part of a package. A bigger contact might result in fewer points being traded. I think free agency is meant to operate on this...

I don't think you can stop players going to top teams, but at least make them pay the compensation.

I'm still in favour of FS, but if you do it with a points discount (with an appropriate maximum discount) you can ensure that the costs are shared between all clubs equally, in contrast to the current system.

My original thought was to have the club with the highest points balance (usually the bottom side) receive pick 1 for 3000 points, but with the option of selling that pick - e.g. another club may be willing to pay 4000, which would then mean the bottom side can get pick 2 and a significant...

Yeah this is a major flaw with FA compensation. And with FS/NGA, which also push picks back - essentially the cost of the compensation/discount is 'socialised' between other clubs, with the club holding the next pick paying the most.

True, but you would have that 1.5 million to spare regardless - in fact, you'd have more to spare if the cap floor was higher as you could use the 1.5 million to front-load existing contracts, then spend 3 million trading in players the following year. Unless of course you're talking about...

As long as clubs have the cash they will find a way to get to the cap floor. A lower cap floor will only benefit top sides.

My concern would be that you would get a top side consistently trading away their points to load up on stars, e.g. paying >120% of the cap each year with no need to hit the draft. The salary cap is meant to make it harder for successful teams to stay together for a long period, but as we've seen...