St Kilda believe the new future draft picks could help the club to land both Collingwood youngster Nathan Freeman and Essendon's Jake Carlisle, if the Bomber nominates St Kilda as his preferred destination.

As the departing Freeman has nominated the Saints as his preferred club, the Saints have indicated that future picks will make it easier for clubs in their position to complete multiple deals, such as Freeman and Carlisle.

On Wednesday, Carlisle's move to St Kilda was confirmed in a complex trade deal. Credit:Getty Images

The Saints have pick No.5 in the national draft and their second choice stands at No.24. In the event that it cannot come to terms on draft compensation - or a player - in return for Freeman and possibly Carlisle, the club is mindful that it could use a future selection.

Pick 5 is problematic for the Saints, because it is such a high selection and they will be keen to retain it, despite their trading objectives. They have yet to meet with Carlisle, who is overseas, but are committed to recruiting Freeman and have offered the former top 10 pick (2013 draft) a three year deal.