Former Melbourne captain Garry Lyon says clubs need to think about giving up their stars just simply for solitary high draft picks.
Speaking on SEN, Lyon said established players such as Jesse Hogan and Lachie Neale were not of a similar value to a pick, which is "speculative."
"We talk about earlier picks as if theyโre the panacea to everyoneโs problems," Lyon said.
"I know this is a great draft and I know the talent is coming through, but when youโve got an established player like Lachie Neale, who you know is a two-time Best and Fairest (winner), you know who plays at a high level, thereโs no waiting for three years for them to grow into their body โ this is a gun.
"Heโs worth more than one pick.
"Jesse Hogan โ five years in the system, 40-50 goals a year, you know what youโve got, thatโs worth more than one speculative pick in the draft.
"One first round draft pick is a hit and miss, given what we have seen, as opposed to a star like Lachie Neale โ thatโs not one pick."
