For what has been a tumultuous decade for the Melbourne Demons, the club looks to have produced a number of players who may just go down as future club legends.
The Dees have only managed to reach September just once in that time, and while the highly sought after top draft selections came their way, only a few have lived up to the hype.
Many of the club's current best have erected from outside of the club's first-round picks or via father-son selection, with the clubs current future relying on those from their more glorified past.
Five players have won the honour of being selected into the league's All-Australian side over the past 10 seasons, with just the seven total selections shared between the quintet.
After going backwards this season, Melbourne will be desperate to start the new decade with a fresher start, hopefully matching the season they had in 2018.
5. Jack Viney
When fit, Jack Viney fires for the Demons. The bullish onballer has faced a tough first half to his career but proven why he was so heavily touted to lead Melbourne before his first-ever AFL game.
Viney played 13 games for the Dees in 2013, where he collected the Harold Ball Memorial Trophy for the club's best young player and cemented a spot in the senior side despite missing eight matches with a toe injury.
Viney added another 20 matches the following season, playing every remaining game of the season after missing the first two rounds with foot and hip complaints. Viney ended 2014 just shy of 20 touches per game and fourth at the club in total disposals and tackles.
The 2015 season saw Viney sidelined for six matches before taking on a tagging role for his side, with the midfielder polling second in the club's best and fairest, one vote behind winner Bernie Vince despite playing six fewer games.
2016 couldn't have started any better for Viney, collecting 32 touches, six tackles and four clearances in a two-point win over the Giants in game 50.
Viney was inducted into the leadership group that season and rightfully led his team in what was his best season for the club, finishing with 26 touches, seven tackles and almost six clearances per match. Viney ended the year with his first best and fairest and 14 Brownlow votes from his 21 games.
Viney was handed co-captaincy for the 2017 season and he flourished in the new leadership position finishing 2nd in the best and fairest behind rising gun Clayton Oliver.
Viney had another strong season in 2018 but only managed to get onto the track for 10 matches after another injury-riddled season.
Viney played 21 games in a season for the second time in his career in 2019, but saw a drop in major numbers as the Demons faced a tough season.
