If the club picks a player they know will do well like Parish i would fine with them taking a risk with someone like Curnow. Both are good friends as well.
My ideal draft scenario would be
#3 Parish (we know that he won't be there at 7 and we could use a good mid - avoid Francis as SA/Vic Metro boys are flight risk mummy boys - see Caddy/Aish)
#7 Curnow or Mathieson (fellow Geelong Falcon to pair with Parish - suit our needs with in/under type)
#20-22 Hibberd (only going on what I saw on highlight package - can't put finger on it but has something special - has good size, poise and decision making - doesn't look to be an elite kick, elite pace or take a contested mark so mat slip)
#25* Lovell (could be a Shaun Hart type player)
* get a decent pick for anyone of Smith, McKenzie or Matera