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.
Eels
Latrell Mitchell
Looking at it now, Latrell dropping to 14 is almost criminal. He is an absolute superstar and is looking ready to enter the elite level of fullbacks. There are possible discipline concerns with Latrell, who is currently servicing a four-week suspension. I wouldn't think it's much of a concern though given his ridiculous talent. Trell would fast become an Eels favourite.
Hell no to Latrell Mitchell.
The King every day over Latrell.
What a stupid article