Pick 3 (WCE > ???)... in the final stretch of this trade period, it seems rival offers for West Coast’s No. 3 spot will come thick and fast.
... Then there’s Richmond, who has its hands on just about every other pick at this year’s count as it prepares to inject some serious youth into its rebuilding unit.
Following likely trades with Fremantle and Gold Coast for Shai Bolton and Daniel Rioli, respectively, the Tigers, after the first overall pick, are likely to have their paws on 6, 10 and 18 at a minimum.
Along with Picks 20 and 24 within the first 25, Richmond has major assets it can use if it wishes to secure another choice near the very top of the order.
For the Eagles, splitting the third overall selection is more than a viable option.
“I think you’d take the two for one in this draft if the two picks were inside 20,” Sheehan said of the idea of West Coast splitting Pick 3.
“I think the likelihood is high that the top 25 or so will be long-term players, and some champions of the game.
“The depth inside the top 20-25 players is enormous. Pick 18 could be as good as Pick 8.”
Similarly, North Melbourne could bite on the chance to split Pick 2 and add to its hand early in the piece, as its next pick currently isn’t set to come until the No. 25 slot.
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