The 2009 AFL draft has become famous for Melbourne having the first two picks and not selecting Dustin Martin.

In hindsight, it couldn't have been known the player Dusty would become, but this draft is one of many that saw the Demons use top picks for players that did not reach their potential.

However, they did select one player later on in the draft that they most definitely won't regret, more on that later in the piece.

Original top 10 of the 2009 AFL Draft:

  1. Tom Scully (Melbourne)
  2. Jack Trengove (Melbourne)
  3. Dustin Martin (Richmond)
  4. Anthony Morabito (Fremantle)
  5. Ben Cunnington (North Melbourne)
  6. Gary Rohan (Sydney)
  7. Brad Sheppard (West Coast)
  8. John Butcher (Port Adelaide)
  9. Andrew Moore (Port Adelaide)
  10. Jake Melksham (Essendon)

With only two of the original names making the updated list, check out what the top 10 would look like if teams were to re-draft today.

*Luke Ball did not make the list since he was originally drafted in 2001

3. Max Gawn

(Originally: Pick 34, Melbourne)

The reigning premiership captain finds himself sky-rocketing from Pick 34 to Pick 3.

One of the most dominant ruckmen in recent memory, Max Gawn is renowned for not only his tap-work but his ability to utilise possession across all lines of the ground.

The former Sandringham Dragon could very well lay claim to be the best ruck in the competition.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 24: Max Gawn of the Demons and Marcus Bontempelli of the Bulldogs pose for a photograph during the 2021 Toyota AFL Grand Final Coaches and Captains Pre-Match Press Conference at Kings Park on September 24, 2021 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Not only that but after this year's flag, which arguably wouldn't be possible without him, Gawn has comfortably cemented himself as an icon of the Melbourne Football Club.

His 2021 season saw him make the All-Australian team for the fourth straight year, now claiming five overall after claiming his maiden jumper in 2016.

With season averages of 32.2 hit outs (10.2 to advantage), 18.5 disposals and 4.4 clearances, the No.11 finds himself amongst the elite.

The 159-gamer's accomplishments include the aforementioned premiership and five All-Australian, as well as two club best and fairest (2018, 2020), AFLCA Champion Player of the year for 2020 and the 2016 Neale Daniher Trophy.