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...
Essendon
Pick 10. Lewis Jetta
A two-time premiership player for both Sydney and West Coast, Jetta has amassed a fantastic record with both clubs.
His dream season in 2012 saw him end the year as the Swans leading goal-kicker with 45 goals and with a premiership medal around his neck.
Jetta was traded to the Eagles in exchange for Callum Sinclair at the end of the 2015 season, meaning a return home for the pacy utility.
Jetta found further premiership glory with West Coast in 2018 and is seen to be one of the league's most elite user's of the ball by foot.
