With the NFL draft on today, you can bet any amount of money someone will link it back to the NRL and suggest a draft system here.
To answer the question up front; no, I can't see a draft system working in Australia. Everything would have to be restructured and quite honestly we don't have the universities or tafes to produce a college-like system in the US.
BUT ... if there was a draft on, say, Monday evening. Who would go well?
Just to set some rules, let's say every contract is voided. A new season starts in a month and all contracts are four-year deals worth the same amount of money. Reverse finishing order from last year's regular season. I know it's not ideal but it's purely a fantasy.
Of course we could argue for hours (see you in the comments) on the merits of a draft and where players would be drafted at which position and why.
Raiders
Jarome Luai
The Raiders would be cheering that the Bunnies took Keary as it allowed young Jarome Luai to join the Green Machine. The 24 year-old is almost certain to join the Origin squad this year, and I'd be shocked if he wasn't close to a debut. He's the perfect player to build a side around, especially a side who thrives off attacking players. This would be a fun selection and very successful.
Hell no to Latrell Mitchell.
The King every day over Latrell.
What a stupid article