Melbourne recieved #1 overall pick for finishing last, as well as a priority selection at pick #17 for failing to win more than four games.
2008 AFL National Draft
| Selection | Player | From | Games |
| 1 | Jack Watts | Sandringham Dragons | 153 |
| 17 | Sam Blease | Eastern Ranges | 33 |
| 19 | James Strauss | Oakleigh Chargers | 24 |
| 35 | Jamie Bennell | Swan Districts | 57 |
| 51 | Neville Jetta | Swan Districts | * |
| 64 | Rohan Bail | Mt. Gravatt | 71 |
2009 Pre-Season Draft
| Selection | Player | From | Games |
| 1 | Liam Jurrah | Yuendumu Magpies | 35 |
2009 AFL Rookie Draft
| Selection | Player | From | Games |
| 1 | Jordie McKenzie | Geelong Falcons | 79 |
| 17 | Rhys Healey | Bendigo Pioneers | 0 |
| 33 | Daniel Hughes | Melbourne | 2 |
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