Re-drafting the 2000 AFL Draft

We use hindsight to re-draft the Top 10 picks in the 2000 AFL Draft.

Nick Riewoldt, Justin Koschitzke and Malcolm Blight after the 2000 AFL Draft. Photo: Getty Images

Before any draft there is always conjecture as to who will go where. Now, it's never an exact science which means mistakes are made and stars can be discovered in later rounds.

Using hindsight, we're going to re-pick the top 10 selections of historic AFL Drafts.

P.S. These re-drafts don't include players who had previously been de-listed from AFL clubs

Let's kick things off with 2000 👇

10. Adam McPhee (Western Bulldogs)

Actual No. 10 Pick: Jordan McMahon

Where McPhee was actually drafted: Pick 39 (Fremantle)

McPhee played over 200 games and was named an All-Australian back in 2004. He also took home the Essendon BnF in the same season.

9. Josh Hunt (Richmond)

Actual No. 9 Pick: Kayne Pettifer

Where Hunt was actually drafted: Pick 44 (Geelong)

Hunt finished his career with two premierships and over 200 games to his name. Tough as nails and a sensational defender.

8. Domenic Cassisi (North Melbourne)

Actual No. 8 Pick: Daniel Motlop

Where Cassisi was actually drafted: Pick 50 (Port Adelaide)

One of the more underrated players of his generation, Dom Cassisi lands at North instead of Port Adelaide in the re-draft. He was a premiership player, a skipper, and an excellent midfielder.

7. Scott Thompson (Adelaide)

Actual No. 7 Pick: Laurence Angwin

Where Thompson was actually drafted: Pick 16 (Melbourne)

In the re-draft, Scott Thompson skips his stint at Melbourne and goes straight to the Crows. The gun midfielder played 308 games, won two Adelaide BnFs and was named an All-Australian in 2012.

6. Drew Petrie (North Melbourne)

Actual No. 6 Pick: Dylan Smith

Where Petrie was actually drafted: Pick 23 (North Melbourne)

No change in destination for Drew Petrie he just moves up the draft board. The forward was a stalwart for North Melbourne during his career, he played over 300 games, was named an All-Australian in 2011, and lead North's goal-kicking in five different years.

5. Alan Didak (West Coast)

Actual No. 5 Pick: Andrew McDougall

Where Didak was actually drafted: Pick 3 (Collingwood)

Alan Didak is out first slider, slipping from No. 3 to No. 5. Despite that, he was a great player who won a premiership and was named an All-Australian twice. He also won the Copeland Trophy in 2006. No doubt he would have enjoyed the party scene with the Eagles during the mid-2000s. 😂

4. Kane Cornes (Carlton)

Actual No. 4 Pick: Luke Livingston

Where Cornes was actually drafted: Pick 20 (Port Adelaide)

You might not agree with what he has to say but there is no doubting Kane Cornes was a seriously good player. He played 300 games for the Power and won their BnF four times. Throw in two All-Australian blazers and a premiership medal and you've got a pretty handy resume.

3. Daniel Kerr (Collingwood)

Actual No. 3 Pick: Alan Didak

Where Kerr was actually drafted: Pick 18 (West Coast)

Although he was overshadowed by the likes of Judd and Cousins, Daniel Kerr was still a star. One of the more entertaining players to ply his trade in the AFL and won a premiership in 2006. A guy who was part of arguably the greatest midfield four ever assembled has to be up there.

2. Shaun Burgoyne (St Kilda)

Actual No. 2 Pick: Justin Koschitzke

Where Burgoyne was actually drafted: Pick 12 (Port Adelaide)

Silk's resume speaks for itself. 377 games and four premierships puts him as one of the greats. He was also an All-Australian in 2006.

1. Nick Riewoldt (St Kilda)

Actual No. 1 Pick: Nick Riewoldt

Where Riewoldt was actually drafted: Pick 1 (St Kilda)

We can't argue with the Saints on this one, they nailed it. A captain of the club, who took home six BnFs, led the team goalkicking four times and was an All-Australian on five occasions. Never got that elusive premiership for St Kilda, but got bloody close.