With the player trade period now done, that’s one of the system’s lever to package up picks now gone. Seemed like Blair was bracing people yesterday for the fact we might not get 38 and 40 away which wouldn’t be ideal. Could end up a blessing in disguise if it pans out like that, but only time will tell.
Still reckon Saints are the one to watch. 2 academy kids expected somewhere around 20-30 in Windhager and Owens. They have 9 and then a massive wait to 62.
38 and 40 would get both of them being as they get a 197 point discount on both.
Say a bid at 23 and 29.
First bid at 23 - Pick value 815 less 197 discount = 618 - Use Pick 38 (465) and Pick 40 (429) - get back 276 points - get back Pick 50 (273 points)
2nd bid at 29 - Pick value 653 less 197 discount = 456 - Use Pick 50 (273), Pick 62 (123) and Pick 66 (80) - get back Pick 72
They probably then don't use Picks 67 and 72.
We would trade those 2 for a future 2nd in a heartbeat IMO.
Go into next year with a great hand of our 1st, plus our 2nd as well as Norths and Saints 2nds.
Saints essentially get 2 2nd round picks with 1 2nd and Picks 62 and 66. Its a no brainer that they look to bring next years picks into this year.