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Throwback Thursday: we look at some of the great fashions, haircuts and top draft picks from the past

WE look at some of the great fashions, haircuts and top draft picks from the 1990s. How will the draftees of today hold up?

08/12/1995. Clive Waterhouse, 1st pick in the AFL draft. football.
08/12/1995. Clive Waterhouse, 1st pick in the AFL draft. football.

THE 2014 AFL Draft is fast approaching.

Today, we take a look back at some of the great fashion and haircuts to come out of the 1990s ... not to mention some of the best players to be drafted.

Adelaide Crows draft pick Brent Williams with coach Robert Shaw and his parents Rhonda and Colin.
Adelaide Crows draft pick Brent Williams with coach Robert Shaw and his parents Rhonda and Colin.
In 1993, twins Darryl and Shane Wakelin were picked up by Adelaide and St Kilda respectively.
In 1993, twins Darryl and Shane Wakelin were picked up by Adelaide and St Kilda respectively.
In 996, Mark Chaffey took off his baseball glove after being drafted by Richmond.
In 996, Mark Chaffey took off his baseball glove after being drafted by Richmond.
Another Richmond draftee, Clinton King always had a spectacular hairstyle.
Another Richmond draftee, Clinton King always had a spectacular hairstyle.
The 1995 AFL Draft’s No.1 pick, Clive Waterhouse, waits for his name to be called out.
The 1995 AFL Draft’s No.1 pick, Clive Waterhouse, waits for his name to be called out.
Troy Longmuir goes through his paces at one of the very first AFL draft camps in 1998.
Troy Longmuir goes through his paces at one of the very first AFL draft camps in 1998.
Peter Vardy’s blond hair was certainly eye-catching after he was drafted by the Adelaide Crows in 1995.
Peter Vardy’s blond hair was certainly eye-catching after he was drafted by the Adelaide Crows in 1995.
Alex McDonald arrives at Hawthorn after being the No.1 draft pick in 1990.
Alex McDonald arrives at Hawthorn after being the No.1 draft pick in 1990.
The No.3 pick in the 1997 pre-season draft, Leigh Newton, gets to know Melbourne coach Neil Balme.
The No.3 pick in the 1997 pre-season draft, Leigh Newton, gets to know Melbourne coach Neil Balme.

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After being selected with the No.1 in the 1987 draft, Richard Lounder trains at Richmond.
After being selected with the No.1 in the 1987 draft, Richard Lounder trains at Richmond.
1998 AFL Draft No.1 draft pick Des Headland meets the coach Leigh Matthews.
1998 AFL Draft No.1 draft pick Des Headland meets the coach Leigh Matthews.
Tony Francis and Scott Russell celebrate being picked up by St Kilda and Sydney in the 1999 pre-season draft.
Tony Francis and Scott Russell celebrate being picked up by St Kilda and Sydney in the 1999 pre-season draft.
Richmond fans will also remember the 1999 AFL Draft. Here top pick Aaron Fiora meets with coach Danny Frawley.
Richmond fans will also remember the 1999 AFL Draft. Here top pick Aaron Fiora meets with coach Danny Frawley.
Before he was a Big Brother contestant and radio personality, Ryan Fitzgerald, was the No.4 pick in 1998.
Before he was a Big Brother contestant and radio personality, Ryan Fitzgerald, was the No.4 pick in 1998.
There were big changes at Collingwood in 1999. Draftees Rhys Shaw and Josh Fraser meet with Eddie McGuire and new coach Mick Malthouse.
There were big changes at Collingwood in 1999. Draftees Rhys Shaw and Josh Fraser meet with Eddie McGuire and new coach Mick Malthouse.

Originally published as Throwback Thursday: we look at some of the great fashions, haircuts and top draft picks from the past

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