Understood, but I'm interested in his value at the trade table. Knowing what we know (about our list, the draft, available players etc.) what is the single pick in the 2018 draft would you be happy to accept as a straight swap for Brandon Ellis?
Cheers.
Dave P.
A players value is governed by a few things other than their ability.
If they want to leave
If the club wants them to leave or needs them to leave (making cap space)
Importance to the club recruiting them and if there are multiple clubs after them.
Depth of the draft you are trading in (whats available for the pick you get or points value for FS)
Probably a few other factors you could go into.
On your question, what is Brandon worth?
Not inside the top 10 but not outside the top 20. He really hasn't lost any value from when he was drafted at 15, so I think this would still be around the mark.
I can't see a reason to let him go just for a pick though, he is the sort of player you would only give up to get in a required player in return (ie kpf)