Sydney’s seven new recruits joined more than 100 AFL draftees in Melbourne on Monday to continue their AFL education at the annual two-day AFL Players’ Association/AFL Induction Camp.

Matt Ling, Tom McCartin, Ryley Stoddart, Joel Amartey, Angus Styles, James Bell and Jake Brown took part in interactive sessions with AFLPA staff on the first day of the camp, learning about the comprehensive support, education programs and resources available to them 

The sessions covered such topics as career development, financial literacy, AFL Players Care and wellbeing, as well as player rights and advocacy.

AFL Players' Association General Manager of Player Development Brett Johnson said the camp provides an opportunity for draftees to learn about the programs and services available to them.

"The key focus of this camp is to ensure the players understand what the AFLPA has to offer them during and after their AFL careers and how these programs and services can help them maximise their time in the game both on and off the field," he said.

"With the average AFL career being just over six years, we encourage the draftees to jump right into their off-field development to ensure they're prepared and equipped for what a career after football might look like."

AFL Players' Association President Matthew Pavlich officially welcomed the players into the AFLPA during his opening address, explaining how the AFLPA will assist them throughout their careers and shared an insight into what it takes to build a successful AFL career.

On day two of the camp, the players will be briefed by the AFL on the Illicit Drugs Policy, match-fixing, gambling and anti-doping.

The AFL Players’ Association is the representative body for male and female AFL players.