Timing is so critical to generate even an opportunity of top 4 success at AFL level.
Case Study of Melbourne. Goodwin rolls the dice at the end of 24 for 25 season survival when the premiership window has clearly passed and Alan Richardson lets him get away with keeping Petracca and Oliver when they could have maximised trade & draft timing in 2024.
At least they got something for Petulantacca in 25 however draft depth timing is out, and are 12 months closer to Tassie introduction.
Blair learnt the lesson after allowing Hardwick to spend draft capital for a tilt, however as a club had draft intel to quickly pivot.
We've just seen a couple of clubs have no coherent list & drafting strategy and be very reactionary.
The Bummers have not learnt from the Daniher exit and rinse & repeat outdated processes. Long may they yield.
