THE SYDNEY Swans will have some familiar names on their list in 2012 after the club used the NAB AFL Draft to pick up two players whose fathers were both former League footballers.

It was already known that the club would use pick No.21 on highly-rated midfielder Tom Mitchell, son of former Swan Barry.

But what was not previously known was that the Swans would use their next selection, pick No.43, to nab Jordan Lockyer, son of former West Coast player Andrew.

Coach John Longmire said the Swans' only philosophy on draft night was to pick the best players available at their selections and he was thrilled to bring Lockyer on board.

"We really like him," Longmire told AFL.com.au.

"We've watched him play for some time and as a kid, he's got a really strong pedigree.

"He knows footy, understands it and he's driven.

"He's versatile and has already played two senior WAFL games [with West Perth].

"He's very good on the ground and at 191kg and 192cm he can play at either end."

The Swans' next pick came at No.61 and they plumped for Oakleigh Chargers product Alex Brown.

He will join a number of Oakleigh players on the Swans' list, including Dan Hannebery, Alex Johnson and Nick Smith.

Longmire said Brown also possesses plenty of versatility and is a good complement for Mitchell.

"He's another 191cm player who can play half-back or wing," he said.

"It gives us some really good height and he uses the ball well.

"We've obviously got Tommy Mitchell as an inside midfielder.

"So we wanted to get some height around that as well and look to have players that can go through wing, half-back, half-forward with some real height and run and carry, which I think is important."

The Swans' only other selection was promoting Nathan Gordon from the rookie list with pick 85.

Gordon played two games in 2011 and Longmire said he is already showing all the right signs leading into 2012.

"I've been thrilled with how he's approached his pre-season," he said.

"He's really looking to improve and really determined.

"He's another player who can really run and that's where the game's heading more and more.

"He's flexible and can play anywhere."