The 2018 National Draft was one of the more loaded draft classes of the past decade, with nine players being selected into an All-Australian squad at least once in their careers, while a further six have played key roles in premiership glory.
However, looking back, it's clear several clubs got it wrong with early selections and, had they had the luxury of seven years of hindsight, things would have played out very differently.
So, here's the first 10 picks of 2018 AFL draft re-selected, based off their career achievements thus far, fit into the respective clubs at the time and how likely they are to continue their star trajectory beyond 2025.
For context, here were the original first 10 selections in the 2018 National Draft:
1. Sam Walsh (Carlton)
2. Jack Lukosius (Gold Coast)
3. Izak Rankine (Gold Coast)
4. Max King (St Kilda)
5. Connor Rozee (Port Adelaide)
6. Ben King (Gold Coast)
7. Bailey Smith (Bulldogs)
8. Tarryn Thomas (North Melbourne)
9. Chayce Jones (Adelaide)
10. Nick Blakey (Sydney)
10GWS select: Max King (-6)
GWS create a spearhead forward duo with this pick as King falls six places due to his injury woes, which have prevented him from becoming a star of the competition like his brother.
However, his potential to get to Ben's level is certainly there, and the proposition of him being next to Jeremy Cameron inside forward 50 to begin his career is an enticing thought, given how successful the combination of Aaron Cadman and Jesse Hogan has been as of late.
King averages almost two goals per game in his 83-game career thus far (1.89), which among current players ranks 10th.
It highlights the flashes that suggest that King, if he can get his body right, will be a dominant forward in the competition, so he deserves to remain inside the top 10.
