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No unfortunately. Not even close. 25 is 590 points. 43 is only worth 184. 54 is worth essentially nothing.

While you're probably right, don't forget 2 things.

1. Picks after 18 come with an 84 point discount
2. 43 + 54 will both come in a bit and be worth more... it's really probably something like 38 + 47 for example.
 
Remember, all of Gold Coast's picks will be consumed with their 2 first 2 Academy picks. That's picks 15, 18, 21, 27, 30 and probably 52 as well. That gives them nothing for their other 3 Academy players, but it empties out a lot of picks.
Brisbane's picks 17, 23, 44 & 51 are also probably going to be consumed with their Academy picks, possibly all of them to make up 1 selection.
Sydney's picks 31, 32 and 42 may well be consumed with their Academy pick.
That's a lot of picks gone after the 1st round. It means picks 43 and 51 will move up the board. Maybe not enough for Ison, but the on-night trades haven't happened yet.
 
Remember, all of Gold Coast's picks will be consumed with their 2 first 2 Academy picks. That's picks 15, 18, 21, 27, 30 and probably 52 as well. That gives them nothing for their other 3 Academy players, but it empties out a lot of picks.
Brisbane's picks 17, 23, 44 & 51 are also probably going to be consumed with their Academy picks, possibly all of them to make up 1 selection.
Sydney's picks 31, 32 and 42 may well be consumed with their Academy pick.
That's a lot of picks gone after the 1st round. It means picks 43 and 51 will move up the board. Maybe not enough for Ison, but the on-night trades haven't happened yet.
That'll help quite a bit and he might drift being an academy player. My concern is if we use most our points early, and he actually becomes gettable for a pick under 25, another club might bid earlier then anticipated in an attempt to actually land him.
 
Remember, all of Gold Coast's picks will be consumed with their 2 first 2 Academy picks. That's picks 15, 18, 21, 27, 30 and probably 52 as well. That gives them nothing for their other 3 Academy players, but it empties out a lot of picks.
Brisbane's picks 17, 23, 44 & 51 are also probably going to be consumed with their Academy picks, possibly all of them to make up 1 selection.
Sydney's picks 31, 32 and 42 may well be consumed with their Academy pick.
That's a lot of picks gone after the 1st round. It means picks 43 and 51 will move up the board. Maybe not enough for Ison, but the on-night trades haven't happened yet.
Suns probably be on the hunt for live picks swaps for those first two picks.

Not a lot of options though.

They also have an extra 2nd and 3rd next year they could trade in. I think they'll find a way to do it. But if they do, the picks they trade in will also get consumed.
 
Suns probably be on the hunt for live picks swaps for those first two picks.

Not a lot of options though.

They also have an extra 2nd and 3rd next year they could trade in. I think they'll find a way to do it. But if they do, the picks they trade in will also get consumed.
Yeah, in the past most those picks would have been traded for picks from late 30s to 50s on draft night. With the new points curve its not really practical to do that.
 

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You’d think the dees will be the ones to bid on Dean.

I agree.

Next to zero chance WCE bid on Dean at 1 or 2. He’s unreal but there’s better.

Richmond have KPD coming out of their backside. Would be a silly list management decision nothing more than a bid out of spite.

I’d do a deal with Essendon, wink wink nudge nudge, get ahead and then what happens from there happens. Anything with WCE or Richmond has us getting fleeced for no reason.
 
I agree.

Next to zero chance WCE bid on Dean at 1 or 2. He’s unreal but there’s better.

Richmond have KPD coming out of their backside. Would be a silly list management decision nothing more than a bid out of spite.

I’d do a deal with Essendon, wink wink nudge nudge, get ahead and then what happens from there happens. Anything with WCE or Richmond has us getting fleeced for no reason.
This is pure hopium. Dean could go at 1 if WCE really are keen on him.
 
ATM seems he’s considered outside top 40, due to his injuries and lack of consistency getting on the field (“hidden’?) in recent times and he’s a def/fwd with marking prowess like his brother.
He's nowhere near Sam as a player from games I watched. Might end up okah but Sam Darcy was something special in his 18s year.
 

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Some obs:

Duff-Tytler and Dursmaa streets ahead of the rest.

Robey i wouldn't wanna spend a Top 5 on. But he'll prolly go there in this draft.

Dean is not normal Top 5 quality. Zero chance he is bid on by WC or Tiges imo. F/S's drift a bit.

Latrelle should easily be 1st Round.

Not a big call, but a pretty poor Top end.

I'd prolly have Sharp at 3 in the open pool.
 
Any chance for Taylor Byrne if we used a pick in the 20's ?. I think he is the most under rated player in the draft and as a small fwd imo is pretty level with Lachie Dovaston who played in a much stronger team.

SNAPSHOT: “A powerful small with dynamite left-foot kicking and explosive speed to impact going both ways.” – Michael Alvaro
 
Yeah, in the past most those picks would have been traded for picks from late 30s to 50s on draft night. With the new points curve its not really practical to do that.
Norf's 25 and 26 will be the ones to watch. Can imagine they'd be keen to move up the order.

Pies with 39, 45, 56, 61, 77 that will all come in a fair bit will also be of interest.
 

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