Bruce said the personal attention would be more than worth it to get Ball to a club that has recently lost tough onballer Brock McLean.
"He'd be a pretty good replacement for Brock", Bruce said on Tuesday.
"I was fortunate enough to play in the international rules with Luke and his leadership and professionalism would be unbelievable for this [young] group of players here, and he'd help us older guys too.
"Whatever his decision is, hopefully it involves coming down to the Demons."
Ball is still undecided on his future after his requested trade from the Saints to Collingwood fell through on the last day of the exchange period.
Bruce added to his voice to other Demons who have said they were disappointed to see McLean leave the club.
"It was his choice to leave … I'm good mates with Brock and I was disappointed to see him go," he said.
"He has his reasons and we've got a top-15 draft pick (No.11) for him so that'll give us four [picks] in the top 20 - that just adds to the exciting list of young guys that'll be keen to prove a point."
Meanwhile Bruce, who is the reigning Keith 'Bluey' Truscott Trophy winner, believes this year's winner, which will be announced at Crown on Wednesday night, will either be Aaron Davey or Brent Moloney.
"They've both had career-best years and they're improving players and very important to our side," Bruce said.
"They both have different stories: Brent, considering what he's come through [with injury] to have an impact like he has; and Aaron Davey to come off a rookie list and be one of the most important players at our club.
"They'd both be worthy winners."
