Barrett today says it all
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Simply, Melbourne does not deserve a priority draft selection, even after the disaster of last Sunday against the Giants.
Since 2006, it has had 17 national draft selections inside pick 26, 13 of those in the top 14. It has had two priority selections, two No.1 overall picks, seven picks in the top four.
It will get more significant compensation this year if free agent James Frawley departs.
The AFL has assisted this club enough. Last year, eight months after fining it $500,000 despite officially ruling that the Demons didn't tank in 2009, it provided $2.7 million in bailout funds.
It has allowed for Roos to be paid about $1.6 million a year, a figure that for some clubs would cover a senior coach, six assistants and a fitness boss.
Until Melbourne changes its attitude and stops seeking welfare, it cannot be fixed.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-08-19/forget-the-handouts-demons