In the lead up to this week’s AFL National Draft, we take a retrospective look at the best players in modern history selected at pick 19, 31 and 59 – the Bombers’selections at this year’s AFL National Draft.

With the introduction of the GWS Giants – who are guaranteed 11 of the first 14 picks at this year’s National Draft – essendonfc.com.au investigates the calibre of playing talent previously on offer with the club's upcoming picks at the 2011 AFL National Draft.

Today, we take a look at the best of pick 19.

Barry Hall (Western Bulldogs)
Recruited from: Murray Bushrangers 1995

Big, bad Baz was first recruited by St Kilda from the Murray Bushrangers in 1995 and immediately impressed as a promising forward. He was then picked up by the Sydney Swans in 2002 and became the club’s leading goal kicker every year until 2009 - however quickly earned the reputation of being a controversial player. Hall finished his career with the Western Bulldogs and retired at the end of the 2011 season after a colourful career.
 
Brad Green (Melbourne)
Recruited from: Tassie Mariners 1999

30-year-old Green made his debut in 2000 after being recruited at pick 19 from the Tassie Mariners in 1999. Green has played 241 games for the spirited Demons and continues to make an impact on the field. The experienced left-footer was named captain of the Australian International Rules team and won his first club best and fairest in 2011.

David Mundy (Fremantle)
Recruited from: Seymour/Murray 2004 

Promising Mundy made his debut for Fremantle in 2005 and immediately made an impact with his ruck/rover partnership with Aaron Sandilands. Mundy was the Dockers’ best player in 2010 and commenced the 2011 season by averaging 26 disposals per game. The 142 game player continues to be a star recruit for Fremantle.
 
Courtenay Dempsey (Essendon)
Recruited from: Morningside 2005

Dempsey was drafted in 2005 at pick 19 at the National Draft from Morningside, QLD. To date, he has played 54 games for the Bombers after a breakout season in 2009. In 2010, he was solid in defence, playing 20 games and averaging 18 disposals a match. Dempsey’s 2011 season was limited to 4 games after sustaining a season-ending knee injury against Carlton in round 4.