Pick 3: Callum Mills
Lived up to the hype of his selection as the No.3 draft pick with an outstanding debut season last year, and was named the NAB AFL Rising Star winner. Averaged 18.6 disposals across half-back where he showed courage and maturity beyond his years. Overcame a hamstring strain to make it back for the Grand Final, and while he wasn't his usual self, the experience will do the 19-year-old wonders.

Pick 51: Tyrone Leonardis
After seeing some senior opportunities in the NAB Challenge, Leonardis showed some promise while developing in the NEAFL. He averaged 15.5 possessions in 16 games and kicked 10 goals playing on the wing. Another pre-season should enable the skilful Victorian to push for more game time at the highest level early this season.

Pick 56: Jordan Dawson
The South Australian key forward prospect showed some promising signs in the NAB Challenge, but struggled for consistency during the premiership season. Dawson kicked 18 goals and averaged 17.6 possessions in 12 NEAFL games and should benefit from another pre-season to push for a debut this season.

Rookie elevation: Sam Naismith
Took a major step forward last year when Kurt Tippett and Callum Sinclair went down in the second half of the season. Naismith played the last 12 games of the season, including all four finals, used his athleticism and tap work to be a major influence on the Swans midfield group, and became a big presence at stoppages. A shoulder reconstruction at the end of the season meant another delayed start to the summer.

Rookie selection pick 14: Tom Papley 
A revelation last year, finishing second in the club's goalkicking after booting 29 goals from 20 games, including nine in four finals. His energy and tackling pressure inspired the team at ground level. Now a permanent part of the senior list, the 20-year-old again will be an important part of John Longmire's forward structure.

Rookie selection pick 32: Harry Marsh
After being delisted following three seasons without a senior game and placed on the rookie list at the end of 2015, Marsh responded with his best year at the Swans last year. The West Australian was outstanding in defence at NEAFL level and played seven games, including three finals.