The 2012 draft wasn't the deepest draft in recent times, but the first round was stacked with talent.

There were some howlers in there too and some players that never came close to fulfilling their expectations.

We take a look at the entire national draft and redraft the first 15 picks.

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Brisbane Lions

Pick 8. Lachie Hunterย 

Another father-son selection (at pick 49) that wouldn't have made it nearly as deep into the draft if not for the rule, Hunter is a premiership star and an elite ball hunter. He wins the ball with incredible ease and is good by foot. Another true wingmen, Hunter was key to the Bulldogs success in 2016.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 28: Lachie Hunter of the Bulldogs celebrates a goal during the round 19 AFL match between the Western Bulldogs and the Fremantle Dockers at Marvel Stadium on July 28, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)
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