Cats, Hawks trust in the tried

The Hawks forfeited their first-round draft pick in order to gain Western Bulldogs veteran Brian Lake. Picture: Bronwyn Ward Source: Herald Sun

PERENNIAL powers Geelong and Hawthorn have gambled on the "now" rather than turn to this year's AFL draft.

With the Sydney Swans almost certain to lose at least pick No.22 in their bid to secure Kurt Tippett, all three clubs appear likely to have just one selection before pick 65 on draft day, November 22.

In contrast, fellow 2012 contender Collingwood will have chosen five times before its rivals return for a second selection.

Western Bulldogs fans, told a fortnight ago by coach Brendan McCartney to brace for a long rebuild, will have seven new names to ponder before Geelong's second choice.

The Cats traded their second-round pick for North Melbourne ruckman Hamish McIntosh, and their third-round selection as part of the deal to land Josh Caddy, giving them just one choice in the first 78.

The Hawks remain furious with their third-round pick as free-agency compensation for the departed Clinton Young, especially having traded away their first pick and down in the second round to get defender Brian Lake from the Bulldogs.

The Hawks are still assessing their options after being handed pick 66 for Young and will likely approach the AFL tomorrow for further explanation of the compensation rules.

An emerging issue with the fledgling formula, based largely on a player's contract at his new club, is that restricted free agents' deals have tended to be significantly enhanced so their original clubs are less likely to match the offers.

This, in turn, means compensation for restricted free agents is bigger in relation to unrestricted free agents.

The free agency period ended on Friday, but there is one more week of trade talks to run.
 

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