Swans have signed the first batch of topups for their VFL team. 9 of the 11 have played for the Swans Academy. Many names will be familiar to regular NEAFL watchers. No Paddy McCartin but the squad is far from finalised yet

Jake Bartholomaeus (QBE Sydney Swans Academy / Sydney University)

Nick Brewer (QBE Sydney Swans Academy / North Shore Bombers)

Darcy Cordell (QBE Sydney Swans Academy/ UNSW Bulldogs)

Max Geddes (QBE Sydney Swans Academy / UNSW Bulldogs )

Ryan Hebron (QBE Sydney Swans Academy, North Shore Bombers)

Lachlan McAndrew (QBE Sydney Swans Academy / Manly Wolves)

Harry Morrison (Sydney Uni, Sturt, Old Geelong)

Ben Silvagni (Carlton Football Club)

Sam Thorne (QBE Sydney Swans Academy / UNSW Bulldogs)

Reed van Husstede (QBE Sydney Swans Academy / Newcastle City)

Aidan Watling (QBE Sydney Swans Academy / Newcastle City)

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