We've re-drafted the first round of the 2004 AFL draft.
It was the draft that created the core of Hawthorn's success throughout the 2010s, also unearthing a host of other prominent stars of the game.
Here is Zero Hanger's re-drafted first round of the 2004 AFL national draft, including those picked up in the rookie draft:
6. Brett Deledio (Western Bulldogs)
The former number one pick has been incredibly unlucky to miss out on tasting premiership success. The midfielder began his career at Richmond, where he played 243 games and kicked 182 goals and endeared himself to Tigers fans.
Deledio looked like a superstar from day one, bringing home the NAB Rising Star and AFLPA Best First-Year Player awards in 2005. The crafty Tiger also won two club best-and-fairest awards in 2008 and 2009 and was selected in the All-Australian team in 2012 and 2015. Deledio's leadership was a prominent feature of his game, earning him the vice-captaincy from 2013-2016, before he was traded to Greater Western Sydney ahead of 2017.
Deledio didn't make his first appearance for the Giants until round 20 due to injury and unfortunately missed out on Richmond's premiership success in the same year. Injury derailed Deledio's GWS career, where he played just 31 games in three seasons before his retirement. Deledio will always be remembered fondly by Tigers fans and he currently sits top 10 in the club's all-time records for disposals and tackles.
