All the money is on Mitchell winning the Brownlow on the back of getting a sqillion possessions this season but I’m not sure that he would be the first player you would pick if you had first call on the entire AFL list (which I accept is not the intention of the Brownlow). He’s not the most damaging of players and there are quite a few mids to choose from.
So who would be a logical first pick if you were the playground captain. Buddy F would have to be a chance, not many that come close to him as a forward. Dusty M is certainly a game breaker. Maybe Fyfe on his day.
(and, for what it’s worth, Sicily from the Hawks would be the player that I’d leave until last pick - he needs to learn some humility)