Mr Magoo has written close to the response I was going to write.
Tanking is unpalatable because it is certainly not a guarantee for success (just ask Richmond) and probably not a pre-requisite.
If a club doesn't want to go down this route it needs patience, persistence, hard work and a fair dose of luck uncovering some gems with late draft picks and via the rookie list. Young Mitchell might prove to be a bit of a free hit, and we may find a couple of value for pick selections as the scholarship and academy programmes mature.
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