I understand the reason behind it but I'm still disappointed in the trade.
I think it shows a lack of self respect.
Huh? It was that or be delisted! If anything we helped him out in finding another clud where he can get settled into immediately rather than wait a month and wonder where the hell he might end up.
No, I mean lack of self respect from the club.
Why do a trade where one of your players is basically given away, and help your opposition just to be able to put on the Gary Goodbloke hat?
Morton could be the difference between Sydney winning games or not that have a direct impact on our ladder position next year. It could also have an impact on the draft and pre season drafts. Why make things easier for Sydney?
If it was a long serving player a la King from Geelong to St Kilda then you might give them a break but let's face it Morton's legacy to Richmond is squat.