lol Bundy for 21 is bad enough but losing Varcoe for Clark is a joke
Varcoe should be worth around pick 25-30 considering he is contracted, Clark is worth around pick 40 at best and that is generous considering his issues and the fact he chose us. If we give up Varcoe then Melbourne should be giving us at least pick 23 for the 27 we hopefully get for lonergan.
Just don't understand how Varcoe can play every game, play his best games in finals and then get shipped of in a deal where we should be bending over Melbourne? Why aren't we just giving them 55? or finding a way to get a pick in the 40's?
Whats next? maybe Taylor Hunt for a token late round pick is my guess.
Unlike Bundy Clark was contracted and while I think ultimately he would have been allowed to break the contract and get to us in the draft if he wanted, it was more complicated.
Also the reality is Clark is a very good player when fit, as is Varcoe, it's a fair swap for two equally injury prone players.
Now I would have rather kept Varcoe and traded a 2nd rounder as I rate Varcoe more than the 2nd rounder, but the reality is when you consider what Varcoe would have got as FA next year and what Clark is worth it is reasonably fair.
I think clearly there are two factors, firstly Varcoe seems to want a fresh start and secondly it is well known the club is very very keen to chase Dangerfield and Selwood next year, and with the new rule allowing you to bank unused cap for the next year, I think in the end they were happy to clear a very large chunk of next year's cap as it will help with that.
I love Varcoe though and I will be sad if he goes. My wife wears his number and she is very sad about the prospect, so as a family we will miss him if he goes.