So... Based on past precedent, do we deserve draft assistance?

YES.

It wont happen

So... Based on past precedent, do we deserve draft assistance?

YES.

'Deserving' something has nothing to do with precedent... would you argue that thieves should have their hands cut off, just because the precedent is there from medieval times?

If we were still in the old system, we would have earned draft assistance... but we're in a new system, so we haven't. It's up to the AFL.

It wont happen

It will

'Deserving' something has nothing to do with precedent... would you argue that thieves should have their hands cut off, just because the precedent is there from medieval times?

If we were still in the old system, we would have earned draft assistance... but we're in a new system, so we haven't. It's up to the AFL.

I don't agree with the term "deserving", but it's what the OP asks.

But we deserve a priority pick.

That's not indisputable fact, it's my opinion.

If you don't like it, you can jump in the lake.

Anyone want to argue now?

I'd be staggered if we got a PP at the start of the draft.

I'd be staggered if we don't now.

Deserve....no, need.......... Oh sh!t yeah!!!!!

Anyone want to argue now?

Should have there ever been an argument? We deserve a mini draft type concession or pick one.

We deserve a draft like gws got two years ago with 10 out if the first 20 draft picks (or something of that nature).

We won't get em but

The club that beat us today had the first five picks in the 2011 National Draft and 9 of the first 14 and yet today was its first win of its second season.

I think it's time for the AFL to get serious with the sort of draft assistance it's prepared to hand out to this club to help get it back on its feet.

Draft assistance alone isn't going to do the trick but without 2 to 4 mini draft or priority picks I can't see us breaking through for a long time.

The club that beat us today had the first five picks in the 2011 National Draft and 9 of the first 14 and yet today was its first win of its second season.

I think it's time for the AFL to get serious with the sort of draft assistance it's prepared to hand out to this club to help get it back on its feet.

Draft assistance alone isn't going to do the trick but without 2 to 4 mini draft or priority picks I can't see us breaking through for a long time.

Totally agree mate, if we weren't going to get a PP i think we will now.

We need priority picks but we aren't capable of using it,so the AFL may as well choose our draft picks too

Judging by today, we need more than pick 1!

And we think things can't get worse, well what if Frawley leaves and Dawes and Clark don't come good, perish the thought.

Is it possible we could get more than a PP? maybe picks 1 and 2 and a mini draft?

Is it possible we could get more than a PP? maybe picks 1 and 2 and a mini draft?

Even that would not be enough, but it would be a good start.

We need the right people running the club. Without them the draft means stuff all.

Edited August 3, 201311 yr by why you little

We need the right people runningthe club. Without them the draft means stuff all.

This is very true. But we need a or two PP before pick one, so we can trade them for a couple of Mid's with class. Not to use int he draft.

This is very true. But we need a or two PP before pick one, so we can trade them for a couple of Mid's with class. Not to use int he draft.

Yes. But if the AFL do not headhunt the right people to run this club we will not get a PP.

We need the right people running the club. Without them the draft means stuff all.

We need some footballers with some grunt as well!!!

There is talk of AFL support for someone like Buddy Franklin going to GWS, I wonder if there could be similar support to get players to Melbourne?

It is quite obvious we need 2 or 3 mids to support Jones and the young mids coming through. This is the only thing that will make us competitive next year.

We need a PP to not only sell hope to supporters but the players as well. Need to keep our better players or else it will be a viscous cycle. Wouldnt mind snaffling a Whitfield type next draft.

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yes we do need it urgently.

few weeks ago i said no when we beat bulldogs but reality is we are behind he GWS as there talent grows over the coming year.

AFL should allocate a 17yo Mini-draft choice for the Demons. Clem Smith is a gun 17yo from WA and the Eagles would be super keen. Pick 9 for him would be a good result all round.