Top pick Tom Sparrow (No.27) is already turning heads with his solid frame and power out of stoppages.
James Jordon is training with the defenders and is developing a reputation is a good user of the footy.
The same goes with Aaron Nietschke, who could develop into a midfielder as his career progresses.
After recovering from post-season ankle surgery, Marty Hore is starting to press his claims for an early-season debut.
Toby Bedford is a strong tackler and he pinned Max Gawn in a tackle at training on Thursday, while rookie Kade Chandler plays with energy and likes to fly for his marks despite his small stature.
Corey Wagner is already one of the club's strongest runners and has done some nice things up forward.
Category B rookies Guy Walker (who has been dealing with a shoulder injury) and Austin Bradtke are further behind than the others, and will spend the year learning their craft in the VFL.
The standout
After winning back-to-back best and fairests for Collingwood's VFL side, Hore is a fast learner and could get an opportunity to play early.
On track for round one
Marty Hore, Tom Sparrow
