SYDNEY looks set for its earliest non-Academy draft selection in a decade. So what sort of player are the Swans chasing?

The club's recruiting manager Simon Dalrymple joins this week's Road to the Draft podcast to discuss what the Swans need to add to their list this off-season.

The Swans have used top-10 selections on Nick Blakey (last year) and Callum Mills (in 2015) but have not had an open draft pick in the top 10 since Gary Rohan in 2009.

They currently hold the No.5 spot in the order, and in a wide-ranging interview Dalrymple discusses their plans.

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In this week's episode ...

Sydney recruiting manager Simon Dalrymple discusses his move to the Swans after the Western Bulldogs' premiership, his thoughts on this year's draft pool and the standout prospects, what the Swans are looking to add to their list, the possible Swans Academy selections this year and a wider look at the recruiting industry.

Episode guide

1:45 – Dalrymple chats about his change of clubs and how different recruiting teams operate.

5:30 – The guys discuss the latest NAB AFL Under-18 Championships games and the standout players

9:00 – How do Matt Rowell and Noah Anderson compare to Sam Walsh? Dalrymple shares his take.

12:35 – Dalrymple gives an update on Sydney's draft class from last year.

20:10 – We have a look at what Sydney will want to add to their list at this year's draft.

23:10 – How are the Swans placed post-Lance Franklin? Dalrymple gives his take on the future of the club's list.

29:00 – Who is the perfect player from a recruiter's point of view? The answer might surprise.

34:00 – Where is the next frontier in the recruiting landscape?