We've re-drafted the first round of the 2004 AFL draft.
It was the draft that created the core of Hawthorn's success throughout the 2010s, also unearthing a host of other prominent stars of the game.
Here isย Zero Hanger'sย re-drafted first round of the 2004 AFL national draft, including those picked up in the rookie draft:
12. Heritier Lumumba (Richmond)
Heritier Lumumba, formerly known as Harry O'Brien, was the first Brazilian-born AFL player and was originally taken by Collingwood with pick 20 in the rookie draft. Lumumba played 199 games for the Magpies and was an important member of the club's 2010 Premiership success, winning All-Australian honours that season as well for his efforts across half-back.
In 2011, Lumumba was announced as the AFL's first multicultural ambassador and after falling out with the club in 2014, Lumumba was traded off to Melbourne where he spent the next two seasons. Lumumba played 24 games in the red and blue before retiring in 2016 due to ongoing concussion issues. Lumumba was an excitement machine for the Pies at his peak and his Grand Final replay performance will be remembered for a long time to come.
