For the sixth year in a row, the Gold Coast Suns are seemingly giving up desirable trade assets in a deal that will see them pocket a significantly weaker package in return.
Across the past five trade windows, the Suns have been part of some astonishing deals that have left them with little, if any, profit, while their rivals walk away from the table with a smile that is sure to reach their ears.
A pair of clubs, Fremantle and Geelong, have been able to take advantage of the Suns' list issues the most, with both sides having landed multiple bargain trade deals that have only added to a frustrating history for the Queensland club.
The imminent Jack Bowes/Pick 7 deal is the latest questionable piece of business from the Suns, with Geelong again looming as the club to benefit from Gold Coast's inability to retain key players.
But when the Suns can manage to stave off rivals for their own young stars, they're often left needing to pay well north of market price to do so. It's a situation that has led to the Bowes situation, and others, in recent years.
In each off-season since 2017, the Suns have managed at least one piece of business that was, and is, seen as a staggering decision, with or without hindsight in play.
So while Bowes' exit could very easily go to the top of the list, we look at some of the Suns' most questionable trade decisions in their short history.
5. 2017 - Trade with Fremantle
Gold Coast receive: Lachie Weller, Pick 41, future third-round pick
Fremantle receive: Pick 2, Brandon Matera
One of the most frustrating trades in the game's history, particularly if you're a Suns fan.
While the Suns have become accustomed to parting with wantaway talent as part of a 'go home factor' request, often losing out in a deal, the Suns stunningly paid overs for a Queensland product.
Lachie Weller was targeted by Gold Coast as a formidable player that won't be keen on departing the Suns given he will be right at home in the Sunshine State.
But to land a deal with the Dockers, the Suns offered Pick 2, along with Brandon Matera, to secure Weller's services and some later selections.
While Weller has been a great acquisition for the Suns, the price of Pick 2 is incomprehensible.
Fremantle would use that selection on Andrew Brayshaw, that would be the Suns' best player this season and already has a Players' MVP honour to his name.
The Suns would find some fortune with Pick 41 however, landing Charlie Ballard.
