11. Jeremy Laidler
Having played 26 games over the past five seasons with Geelong and Carlton, Laidler has been brought in to help bolster the Swans’ defensive stocks.
Picked up as a delisted free agent, his best season was with the Blues in 2011, when he made 19 appearances before a dislocated knee ruined his 2012 campaign.
13. Toby Nankervis
After missing out on being taken in the 2012 AFL Draft, ruckman Toby Nankervis took his game to another level last year and was eventually drafted by the Sydney Swans with pick 35 in the 2013 AFL Draft.
The 19-year-old improved his game to win the Harrison Medal as the best player in Division Two of the AFL Under-18 Championship and gained selection in the ruck of the All-Australian side.
18. Jordan Lockyer
Struck down by injuries in his first season on Sydney’s list in 2012, Lockyer played regular football for the Swans’ NEAFL team throughout 2013.
Admitting he was down on form to start the year, he hit his straps late in the season and became a dependable member of the backline in the team’s rise to the Grand Final.
19. Tom Derickx
Following Shane Mumford’s departure to GWS, the Swans were keen to add a ruckman to their list and decided to give Derickx another chance in the AFL.
Standing 201cm, Derickx played two games over three years on Richmond’s list, spending the majority of 2013 with Coburg in the VFL, including a 60-hit-out effort against North Ballarat.
22. Dean Towers
Towers made solid progress in his first year as a Swan, playing a variety of roles in the NEAFL, including half-forward, defence and on a wing.
Used predominantly in front of goal late in the season, the 189cm prospect was a regular goalkicker and was an emergency on two occasions.
27. Dan Robinson
The promising midfielder had encouraging moments in his first year in the NEAFL competition, including being named in the Eastern Conference Team of the Year.
A hard worker who is composed under pressure, the New South Welshman will be aiming for more of the same this year.
31. Harry Marsh
The young West Australian had a year of development in his first season in Sydney in 2013, playing mainly in defence and occasionally through the midfield in the NEAFL.
A thumping right-foot kick with good skills, he showed an ability to get forward and kick the odd goal, however, a hamstring injury ended his campaign early.
35. Sam Naismith
A series of knee and thumb injuries prevented Naismith from getting on to the field until near the end of the season.
Working closely with ruck coach Stephen Taubert, the 205cm project player showed glimpses of his potential in the NEAFL in the final weeks of the year.
36. Aliir Aliir
Aliir has already made some history, becoming the first Sudanese player to be selected via the national draft.
The teenager is a tall defender who can also provide rebound from the backline.
A natural athlete, he has represented Queensland and Western Australia in the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships in the past two years.
44. Jake Lloyd
Lloyd enjoyed a solid first season on the Swans’ list, providing drive out of defence and a precise kicking game in the NEAFL.
Used in a variety of roles, he capped his year with Team of the Year honours and by being one of his side’s best in the Eastern Conference Grand Final.
