Ironically, despite many of my posts regarding this matter having some form of trolling to them, I have a legitimate trade idea for the Yarran situation, that I think would work well for all clubs involved. I've posted it to the main board and my own board, but I'm interested to hear your thoughts.
So, how about this trade:
Richmond:
Lose - Astbury + pick 31
Gain - Yarran
New Draft Order = 12, 49, 67
Brisbane:
Lose - pick 17 + pick 39
Gain - Astbury, Bell, Casboult
New Draft Order = 2, 21, 57
Carlton:
Lose - Yarran + Bell + Casboult
Gain - pick 17 + pick 31 + pick 39
New Draft Order = 1, 17, 20, 31, 38, 39
Overall results for the 3 clubs:
- Richmond keep their 1st round pick, but fill a need in Yarran, and essentially replacing a fringe player (Astbury) with a best 22 player (Yarran).
- Brisbane gain some much needed experience to their very young list, but still maintain a presence in the Top 30, retaining 2 of their picks.
- Carlton begin their rebuild with 3 picks inside the Top 20, and another 3 picks inside the Top 40, whilst losing some experience from the list.