In summary:

Young midfielder Dan Robinson starred in the NEAFL in 2018 and was rewarded with regular AFL selection late in the season.

The 24-year-old played a career-high nine senior games, including six of the last nine as he helped the Swans snare a ticket to the finals.

Robinson showed he can offer the Swans a wealth of versatility, playing important roles in the midfield, forward line and as a tagger.

What the numbers say: 

AFL 

Games: 9

Goals: 1

Kicks: 44

Handballs: 66

Disposals: 110

Contested possessions: 51

Clearances: 8

Inside 50s: 14

Marks: 30

Tackles: 23

AFL Fantasy: 45.9 (average)

Best performance:

Round 8: Sydney Swans v Hawthorn, MCG

Robinson gathered a season-high 20 possessions (13 contested) and five tackles as the Swans snuck home against the Hawks in Round 8. In a clash for the ages that saw the lead shift countless times, the Swans stole an eight-point win at the death through a seventh Ben Ronke goal.

What they said:

Head of Development John Blakey

“Daniel’s character shines through regardless of whether he’s playing in the AFL or NEAFL. He always puts in a top-notch performance. His NEAFL record was outstanding. He always performed at a very high standard and was probably among the best two of three on ground whenever he went back to the NEAFL, which was why he was always banging down the door for AFL selection.”

In pictures:

Dan Robinson reels off a kick in Sydney's thrilling win over Hawthorn in Round 8.

Dan Robinson celebrates a goal with teammates in a clash with the Cats in Round 16.

Dan Robinson gets a handball away in the Swans' gripping win over the Roos in Round 17.