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)
9Adelaide select: Bobby Hill (+15)
While Adelaide already possessed Eddie Betts at the time of this selection, the opportunity for livewire Bobby Hill to develop under his mentorship is too great of one to pass up.
Hill is a captivating footballer with serious X-factor, and since arriving at Collingwood has kicked 30-plus goals twice and was on pace to do so again this season before he stepped away from the game to deal with personal issues.
The Crows have proven they can maximise a lively small forward, whether that be Betts or Izak Rankine, making Hill's rise from Pick 24 to Pick 9 a valid ascension.
