Josh Dunkley: One of the standouts over summer. Dunkley has quickly picked up on the team structures required as a midfielder and to play in attack, works hard on the track, has plenty of courage and a level head. The Dogs are more than happy with their first pick.

Kieran Collins: Has shown a genuine appetite for hard work since being drafted with pick 26 and has fitted in well. The 193cm and 99kg tall backman is physically developed, but he has the attitude and maturity to match.

Marcus Adams: The mature-age key defender from West Perth was recruited to fill a need and has hit the ground running at the Kennel. What Adams lacks in height (he's 192cm) he makes up for with strength and physical presence, while his thumping kick has also turned heads. Has been able to jump into heavier training workload than younger draftees.

Bailey Williams: Coming from outside of the state under-18s system, the clever midfielder has adapted well to the heavy training workload in the AFL system. Williams is already a strong runner, but he's another whose focus is on bulking up to compete with men.

Bradley Lynch: It's been a big pre-season in the gym for the Swan Districts product, who only tipped the scales at 74kg when he was picked up in the rookie draft. Putting on size will be a major focus early in Lynch's career, with the 18-year-old already boasting pace and elite skills.

Luke Goetz: The 202cm big man is a highly-promising project player for the Doggies. Goetz can run, jump, has a good set of hands and shows the natural athleticism that has excited coaches, the 19-year-old just needs game exposure and ongoing teaching about the nuances of ruck and forward craft.

Jed Adcock: The ex-Brisbane Lions 200-gamer has been everything the Dogs hoped for bringing his leadership qualities to the young group, giving feedback to his younger teammates and displaying the professionalism required of successful AFL players. Has had a clean bill of health and has trained the house down.