For some teams currently sitting outside the eight, the possibility of finals football has already evaporated.
Dismal performances, rebuilds, and tough fixtures have left the wins and losses column looking bleak and supporter's minds already cast to the upcoming trade and draft periods.
With some teams in dire need of aid in every area, others sit within a whisker of finals footy and require only a lick of polish rather than a total renovation.
This led us to contemplate that if each team outside of the eight could re-draft one club legend at their peak, who would it be?
From ninth place to the certain wooden spooners, here are our selections.
Hawthorn โ Jason Dunstall
Anyone who has witnessed Hawthorn play this year has been subjected to their โhit and hope' style of forward fifty entries.
If this is all the current Hawks are able to dish up, then they are in dire need of a player who not only has sure hands and a great lead, but also possesses the ability to kick goals from any angle.
Unsurprisingly, Jason Dunstall is the player best suited to tick all of these boxes.
With 1254 majors from 269 games, โThe Chief' was never known for letting set shots sail wide.
With his inclusion, the Hawks can expect to not only see their scores rise, but also come under fire should any dribble kicks be attempted at goal.
