Its almost like they expected McDonald to be taken by the Crows, so got in too deep promising Phillips theyd take him and then when McDonald was on the table they wanted to be seen as doing the honourable thing and still didnt take him.
Marquee Key Forwards if they are available are what you build your side around when you are a basket case on the bottom.
Even if the kid leaves after 2 years and youv'e played him his trade value is high.
Really stupid stuff by the Kangas, and it could actually end up being the draft error that kills their club, after their fans drop off with another 5 years in the basement and no shining light.
Mind you the Crows shouldn't escape scrutiny over not taking him either.
Phillips and Thilthorpe will want to be very very good players.
Its Buddyesque.