The Demons first draft selection wasn't until pick No.29, so landing Charlie Spargo was a fine result.
After having a shoulder operation in July, Spargo has spent his first two months in rehab. However, he is almost ready to join in main training.
He has been working closely with rehab coach Daniel Cross who has been putting Spargo through his paces in running drills.
Bayley Fritsch already looks a polished player and has been working hard to complement the other forwards in match simulation.
Fritsch booted 42 goals for Casey in the VFL last year, so he is in line to be contending for a spot early in the season.
Tall defender Harrison Petty is another who had an interrupted start to his pre-season.
Petty fractured his elbow when he tripped over a wire fence before the draft, but he joined in main training just before Christmas.
Oskar Baker has been impressive and has already earned plaudits from coach Simon Goodwin and captain Nathan Jones.
He is a determined player with excellent speed and an ability to use the ball well.
The standout: Bayley Fritsch has been impressive, but Oskar Baker has some special attributes that make him a prospect worth tracking. - Ben Guthrie
