In respect to the Greenwood 3 team trade, I think why they are saying we can do it without brisbane is because, I believe, they are angry at the whole situation and want to basically nail us to the wall as best they can and take their anger frustration out on us (The supporters that is, possibly the club as well haha) that they have towards Beams. IE make it as hard as possible for both parties to get the deal done.
They are angry with Beams as apparently was out drinking instead of the B&F (yes I have seen the article, I am still a bit sus on it though) and the fact he wants out and now believe it is over money and problems with the club and not all about his dad. I can understand their frustrations, if it was us we would be screaming the same tune and then some especially after last years clean out.
Passion is why we love this game as much as we do, passion is why we get angry and upset when trades like this come up. But I believe emotion is the main cause behind everything that has been touted and that wanting a like for like gun (which I believe is a bit over with Pick 5) is because they are genuinely angry and upset at Beams (and to a lesser degree Brisbane because we chased him "apparently") and basically want him to be screwed the same way they feel he is screwing them.
Thankfully emotion doesn't play a part in these proceedings at the table and a deal that will be slightly one sided (either way) will get done by Friday.