Clubs recruit and pay, based on need - not what punters think is value. Hence why Lever can get $800k/yr, as a chop-out defender. Sloane will have 4-5 years left, probably 3 really good ones, so will fetch $1m/yr from a team in a premiership window, who maybe need a contested ball beast (like he is) to take it to the next level. A team like Essendon would make sense as, based on talent, they may push for a flag, in the next few years. Their mids are all wisps and they need a Jobe replacement. Adelaide will look to get something solid in return, as they could have 3 local boys in the top 10 draft picks this year and quite possibly 2 in the top 5. Keep an eye on Izak Rankine, Jack Lukosious and Connor Rozee. Elite talent!
