It seems like we may have some trustworthy inside intel from someone up there (old mate of Leppa's perhaps?). Maybe we knew that Brisvegas had changed their mind and were going to grab him back for some insurance too, and that's why we didn't trust him to be there for the rookie selections.
So the Lions had to take their second best choice with their next pick? After all, Henry Smith - who does look a good prospect - is only an 18 yr old and not a local Qld boy, from Adelaide. So there's logic to this possibility. Really doubt Smith will be ready to step up to AFL until having a couple of years in the system. Sampson should be readier you would think, if he was ever needed in '21.