Have honestly been happy with our recruiting over the last 6 or so years (didn't really follow the draft before then). Most people on here seemed to be relatively happy with our selections also right after the drafts.
Completely different kettle of fish to player development, an area Jamie Graham has had a lot to do with. Lots of our mids haven't come on as expected which to me says more about our EP programs and tendency to keep young mids on the flanks at AFL level. Have also not had a lot of high first rounders due to trading them away for experienced players (Wellingham) and generally finishing in the top 6.
Lots of issues but can't all be heaped onto our recruitment.
Completely different kettle of fish to player development, an area Jamie Graham has had a lot to do with. Lots of our mids haven't come on as expected which to me says more about our EP programs and tendency to keep young mids on the flanks at AFL level. Have also not had a lot of high first rounders due to trading them away for experienced players (Wellingham) and generally finishing in the top 6.
Lots of issues but can't all be heaped onto our recruitment.
It's unlikely that for the last 10 years have been picking the worst possible options every time we pick a player.
It's more likely that we are starting off with average draftees but for whatever reason aren't providing the right environment for them to thrive in.
Do we honestly think that WB and Richmond have the best two recruitment teams in the competition?

