if its that easy for Lever to walk to Melbourne through the draft what incentive do they have to trade with us in the first place?
I don't think it's that easy, it's easy for the clubs to talk about, but they're not the ones risking getting stuck in another state playing for a bottom dwelling club. If clubs want players to select them as a destination, they need to show they can get the deal done.
Also player agents might look to steer their players elsewhere if clubs can't get the deal done.
Clubs also need to think about their relationships with other clubs. This year it's Lever wanting out to Melbourne, next year Petracca could want out to us, if they deal with us fairly this year, we're likely to be easier to deal with when the shoes on the other foot.
Overall I think it's a bad look/experience for all involved if it happens. I think the PSD keeps everyone honest, but is rarely used because clubs generally want to work something out.