Ive listened to all the reasons why West Coast are so successful and we suck. Some are valid.
Simple fact remains, if Kennedy wasnt at the Eagles they wouldnt even make the top four, never mind win a GF by a kick. Its that close, the margin between success and failure.
A single player can be that important.
Neale would never be that player, he would be more like a Gaff, desirable but ultimately expendable.
Hogan could be our Kennedy. We do that trade every time. If we need to use our pick 6 to get Hogan we do it, otherwise try and get Rankine or Lukosius. Forget Hipwood or whatever his name is, he cant kick.