I'll say a 10/10.
I can't think of a better trade window for where we are at apart from 2016 window when we got Nank, Caddy and Prestia. Could argue FA when we got Lynch. But I am ecstatic at the result.
Simply put Baker, Rioli and Bolton don't see success with us if we successfully rebuild and win a flag in 6 years. Hawks have done it very quickly, yet last time they played finals was a failed 2018 attempt, similar to our 2021. So 6 years on they made finals and may win a flag in next 2-3 years. That's getting close to 10 years from 2018-2028. Meaning our next window can be expected to be 2031 onwards.
In 2031 the 6 first rounders we have on our list will be 24 years old. Bolton Bakes and Rioli will all be retired. Meaning shifting our currency of these players worth into elite 18yo was absolutely imperative to becoming the best again. The alternative is keeping them and being an Essendon for next 10 years.
All the deals look to be successful for what they were worth. Bolton maybe the only one we could have isolated picks 10, 11 but the difference is pick 14 vs pick 18.
I'm very very happy, first part of the job is done for rebuild the next is nailing these picks with 2 elite mids, 2 best key forwards and some running half backs to compliment the Balta, Gibcus spine.
Go you bloody Tigers.
