The 2020 AFL Draft has turned out to be one of the weaker drafts in recent years, with only two All-Australian selections and two players featuring in a premiership-winning side.
It's clear now, after five seasons, that several teams got their selection wrong, but many teams managed to find elite talent during the later rounds of the draft, with the timing of the COVID-19 pandemic obviously having a significant impact.
So here is the re-draft of the top 10 of the 2020 AFL Draft, factoring in their career so far, team success, personal awards, and their potential beyond 2025.
For context, this was the original order of the top 10 picks in the 2019 AFL Draft
1. Jamarra Ugle-Hagan (Western Bulldogs)
2. Riley Thilthorpe (Adelaide)
3. Will Phillips (North Melbourne)
4. Logan McDonald (Sydney)
5. Braeden Campbell (Sydney)
6. Denver Grainger-Barras (Hawthorn)
7. Elijah Hollands (Gold Coast)
8. Nik Cox (Essendon)
9. Archie Perkins (Essendon)
10. Zach Reid (Essendon)
5Hawthorn select: Jake Bowey (+16)
One of two premiership players from this draft, Jake Bowey was an integral piece in Melbourne's premiership in 2021 in his first season, making his AFL debut in Round 20 and holding his spot in the side.
Bowey had his best season to date, finishing fourth in Melbourne's best and fairest last season while averaging 22.6 disposals and 15.8 kicks.
Bowey at the Hawks would provide them another elite running half-back alongside Karl Amon and Jarman Impey, and add another layer to their electric ball movement.
