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yes the value determination is the question,but not something that can’t be overcome. In Richmonds case they would receive negative points, I wouldn’t add extra complications on the AFL on which picks should be removed. That should be up to the club as all clubs go into the draft with a fixed points balance. In Richmonds case I’m sure they would work it from the later rounds down until they have the minimum picks allowed.I like your suggestion because it seeks to provide consistency. I don't fully understand how it would work. Are you saying that in the Lynch case, Richmond's first pick would have been devalued which would not allow them to use it until later in the draft? If this is the case then we still must have a method, other than contract value, for determining what the points value (or worth) of the moving player is.
I refer again to the impending Ellis move where it looks like Richmond are going to end up with effectively an extra (end of) first round pick for a non-required player simply because GC are paying him over the odds. If you were looking to trade Ellis there is no way a destination club would part with a first round pick. Personally I'd not give up a second round pick for him. I think he is an average player in a very good team and I don't think he will be of much value to GC. I like your method but determining value remains the question
As in the Ellis Gold Coast deal then the same value equation should be implemented. Determining the value will always be a point of contention and should probably be left to someone more qualified than myself. I would think the equation should be transparent and revolve around:
1) money- the amount the original clubs have paid (ave) over the years
2) age
3) ranking*
*this ranking is problematic ,1) either have no ranking or 2) base it off a combination of factors.
1) draft ranking or (have all list managers submit their rankings before each draft to a secure non identifiable enclave)
2) power ratings
3) games played each year
4) games lost to injury
these ideas might sound a little crazy but the AFL needs to come up with a way to protect the draft integrity in a transparent way.
That way the arguments can continue transparently on this forum.