If you want Yarran or Henderson it will cost you a first!

Or so Carlton will have you believe...

Both players Chris Yarran and Lachie Henderson have essentially quit the club with Yarran's preference Richmond and Henderson's preference Geelong. While both players were previously first round draft picks who have shown they can be very good at the top level, both players are coming off arguably their worst season's of football for Carlton.

So who is going to pay a first for their services?

The answer is most likely no, with neither player drawing significant interest. The clubs that are interested have expressed that they will either want to trade player for player or no earlier than a second round pick. While Carlton think they can play hard ball it is unlikely to work as retaining these players is not an option Carlton should be taking.

It will most likely be a case of these deals dragging on the whole trade period until Carlton lose their hard line stance and accept what are considered reasonable offers. Carlton need to get their rebuild in action as soon as possible so two second round picks to go with their high first, second and third picks should see them recruit at least 5 youngsters that should help their cause going forward.

The major risk for Carlton is if they play too hard and the clubs pursuing these players back off even more and lower their offers. Only time will tell what will happen in this saga.