It is considered to have been one of the most successful drafts ever, with the top 11 selections each playing over 100 games of AFL football.
[1] Other significant selections include Brownlow Medalists Simon Black at 31 and Adam Goodes at 43, as well as future Hawthorn captain Richie Vandenberg and Port Adelaide and Carlton star Nick Stevens.
Another notable player from this draft was Matthew Scarlett, who played a pivotal role in Geelong's 2007, 2009 and 2011 premierships.
Melbourne traded pick no.2 to Fremantle in exchange for Jeff White.
Fremantle traded this pick to Richmond in exchange for Chris Bond.