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Question on the round 6 picks

Nasher
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Can anyone explain why clubs are picking players off their own rookie list in round 6 of the draft (i.e. the last round for most of them)? See Broughton (Freo), Garlett (North), Stewart (Port), Joseph (Carlton), Picken (WB), Dawson (St. Kilda), Thompson (Port)

I assume the go is that these players were offered additional years on their clubs rookie lists, but elected to take a chance on the draft instead, and the clubs have re-drafted them to make sure they aren't lost, but does anyone know for sure?

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    New rule introduced, that a club's last pick can be used as a rookie elevation for the club

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    New rule introduced, that a club's last pick can be used as a rookie elevation for the club

    Apparently McKenzie was going to be upgraded, but agreed to be on the rookie list for another year so that we could get an extra draft pick.

    Bloody good on him

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    its not a rule change. previously rookie upgrades were sent in to the league seperately and with little fanfare. the change is that now, clubs can read out these rookie upgrades at the appropriate selections, so that the announcements are all in one package, thats all.

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    Although in reality they are announced months before and then confirmed on the night. It is to give the guys a number as described on foxsports. Because they really need numbers!

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    Apparently McKenzie was going to be upgraded, but agreed to be on the rookie list for another year so that we could get an extra draft pick.

    Bloody good on him

    Really? That's fantastic commitment to the club.

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    Good to see he's a team player.

    We can upgrade a rookie at the start of the year anyway, so I imagine either McKenzie or Spencer will be in with a chance from round one.

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