The 2009 draft was a blessing or a curse for a number of clubs, as stunning selections and unlucky injuries would soon write as a major theme for many draftees.
A year Demon fans will try to forget for most parts, the club was gifted the first two selections of the crop. After two season their prized No.1 selection had departed and eventually their trusty number two would be plagued with injuries, leaving the club after just 86 games across eight seasons. However, an early third-round selection would soon turn those sour fans.
For many others however, they left draft night not knowing they had found a star they were soon to call their own. Many selections outside of the first round went on to become Brownlow medalists, premiership players and All-Australians - leaving many clubs to wonder "what if?".
Across the entire field, the 17-man first-round shapes very differently when given the chance of a do-over, and that's exactly what we've done.
*Certain player movements were negotiated in this draft (eg. Luke Ball to Collingwood, Matt Maguire to Brisbane), these players who arranged moves were not included in our list.
Let's begin...
Sydney
Pick 14. Sam Reid
The premiership Swan rises up from 38th overall in 2009 after having nine strong seasons in Sydney, but remains at the club who drafted him. Reid has amassed 143 games and 154 goals after developing into a strong forward overhead and in front of goal.
While Reid wasn't seen as a major asset to his side's premiership winning team, however, he did end the day with 13 touches, six inside 50's, 12 contested possessions and a goal during the Swans' nail-biting 10-point win.
