The 2013 National Draft saw the Giants hold the opening selections of the count for the third-straight season, with Tom Boyd headlining the crop of prospects after joining the league's youngest side.

While Boyd only played the one season in the orange and charcoal, the Giants' draft class was bolstered by selections later on the board, with their Pick 2 selection in Josh Kelly looking to be as fruitful as any.

While they'll be happy to still have Kelly calling the Harbour City home, an extensive list of eventual AFL superstars were also on offer.

We take a look at that draft eight years on and re-select what we feel is the top 10 from 2013. 

Original top 10 of the 2013 National Draft:

  1. Tom Boyd (GWS)
  2. Josh Kelly (GWS)
  3. Jack Billings (St Kilda)
  4. Marcus Bontempelli (Western Bulldogs)
  5. Kade Kolodjashnij (Gold Coast Suns)
  6. Matthew Scharenberg (Collingwood)
  7. James Aish (Brisbane Lions)
  8. Luke McDonald (North Melbourne)
  9. Christian Salem (Melbourne)
  10. Nathan Freeman (Collingwood)

 

2. Zach Merrett (Originally: Pick 26, Essendon)

Merrett made arguably the most impressive ascend in our 2013 re-draft, climbing 24 spots to the No. 2 overall selection. 

Merrett, who formed a lethal midfield partnership with Darcy Parish in 2021, has been a ball-winning machine since arriving at Tullamarine. 

ZACH MERRETT
Midfielder
Essendon
2021 SEASON AVG
31.5
Disposals
4.9
Tackles
3.7
Clearances

The 26-year-old averaged a career-high 31.5 possessions per contest in 2021, as well as ranking within the top-10 in the AFL in total disposals and inside 50s. 

Merrett - who recently signed a fresh contract to remain at the club - and the young Bombers will look to build on a vastly promising 2021 season next year.