Free agency was introduced for players like Houston. If you take the long term dollars don't expect clubs to come bailing you out with multiple first rounders.
We'd be suckers to pay two first rounders for an ageing player
Lynch to Richmond and MacKay to Essendon should be the model.
I don't think we can afford to invest too much more in the window at the expense of the future. Dollar investment maybe but we need quality youngsters via the draft.
For 28 year olds that is what the free agency is all about. Houston chose to sign long term so I have little sympathy.
Assuming we finish 11th that's about pick 8.
Is he worth it
Recent trades haven't been stunners and given Tasmania in two years 2024 and 2025 draft picks are gold. We also gave away our second round choice for McAdam
This is the end of year wrap on the Lions VFL team in 2023
https://www.afl.com.au/news/1065624/2023-smithys-vfl-review-brisbane-lions
Notice anything strange about this Stat....
Annual Average (six match minimum)
Hitouts: Darcy Fort (23.3), Kalin Lane (16.3), Henry Smith (8.9)
Petty re-signing is a game changer.
Now for next year and the end of season draft pick.
Play Jefferson for 2-3 games.
Petty down back. Manage May (we need him for 25/26)
Let's face it this season is over from a GF perspective and probably was when we lost to West Coast