Last years compos:
Suckling netted the Hawks a 2nd round pick. He was unrestricted.
Selwood netted the Eagles a 2nd round pick. He was a RFA.
Leuenberger netted the Lions an end of 2nd round pick. He was a RFA.
And not one of them would be close to 500k.
Just some more information on the compensation:
HAWTHORN will receive a second round draft pick for unrestricted free agent Matt Suckling.
Dual premiership player Suckling, 27, has signed a three-year deal with Western Bulldogs.
Based on Suckling’s age and the Bulldogs’ contract offer, the AFL has deemed the Hawks’ compensation as a second round pick, which currently stands at pick 39.
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"(The) AFL has advised West Coast that based on Selwood's age and Geelong's contract offer, (the) club will receive a round two compensation pick – currently pick 37," AFL spokesman Patrick Keane tweeted.
However, clubs with a net loss of free agents will only receive final confirmation of their compensation picks when the free agency window closes.
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Leuenberger, 27, nominated the Bombers as his club of preference on Monday, and has now got there on a three-year deal.
After the Lions were told they would receive an end-of-second-round compensation pick (provisionally No.39) for the big man,
they flirted with matching the Bombers' offer to force a trade negotiation, but ultimately declined.