Closing out the first half of the top 10, Pick 5 is one that club's would hope turns into greatness.
Looking at the history of the fifth overall selection, on average players reach 123 games, with four players recording no games at all.
Some notable names picked at five include Joel M Smith (St Kilda & Hawthorn), Luke Power (Brisbane & GWS) and Leigh Brown (Fremantle, North Melbourne and Collingwood), all who don't make the list as they were drafted prior to 2000.
Pick five has also seen some generational greats, which you'll see later in our list, and some recent young guns who have big futures.
Want to see who we rank as the best draft picks for each number from one to 30? You can read up on theย Zero Hanger Ultimate AFL Draft.
8. Michael Hurley (2008)
Originally drafted as a key defender by the Bombers, Michael Hurley's initial years were spent switching between forward and defence.
The Northern Knights product did fair well as a forward, kicking 99 goals in his first five seasons. However, it was when playing on the other side of the ground Hurley found his footing as a player.
2014 saw 'Hurls' in a permanent role as a key defender, with this consistency allowing him to shine.
The following season, despite being a poor one for Essendon, Hurley shined, averaging 21.3 disposals, 6.9 marks and six rebound 50s. His season was awarded with an All-Australian selection and finished runner-up in the club's best and fairest.
He could not build upon his stellar season however, as he was one of 33 players found guilty of using supplements, therefore missing the entire 2016 season.
His return in 2017 saw him pick up where he left off, earning his second All-Australian blazer, averaging 25.6 disposals and 7.7 marks.
The 193-gamer missed the entirety of 2021, but is primed to return in 2022
