To be honest, if Sydney can't offer a decent trade I'd prefer to throw him into the PSD. No point strengthening a rival side if your not going to get anything worthwhile out of it. Also sends a strong message to any other players planning to do the same. I know it sounds petty but I'd rather see my club die on its feet then live on its knees.
Surely if you are worried about making Sydney stronger, letting us have Tippett + pick 22 is worse than letting us have Tippett and you having pick 22?
Plenty of good players have gone lower than pick 22. For example, in 2006 a guy called Kurt Tippett was drafted at pick 32.
I wouldn't think letting Sydney have a free pick 22, while losing out on one yourself helps Adelaide's cause too much.

