AFL trade deadline day LIVE: Dons, Lions go down to the wire on Coleman; Tigers boss happy with second top-five draft pick
We reported earlier on Richmond securing pick five from Port Adelaide and the Tigers have made it clear they went hard after high picks in this year’s draft to avoid next year’s “compromised draft”.
The arrival of the Tasmania Devils will see them have picks 1,3, 5, 7,9, 11 and 13 plus the first pick in each subsequent round although picks 5, 7, 11 and 13 need to be traded to other clubs.
Tigers football talent executive general manager Blair Hartley said that format was why side sought out picks in this year’s draft.
“To have the opportunity to pick two players at the very front end of this year’s draft is exciting for us and gives us a chance to further bolster the talent on our list before Tasmania’s concessions take over next year,” Hartley said.
“The 2027 draft is set to be significantly compromised, so it made strategic sense for us to take this approach.”
The Tigers hold picks 2, 5, 44 and 81 in this year’s draft on November 19.
