Opening day of the Draft Combine and Kevin Sheehan talks about three future stars we picked up last year - Combine graduates set to shine for Dees.

When you add Dean Kent and a few mature agers in Matt Jones, Dean Terlich and Mitch Clisby to that list, we have a decent ray of hope coming out of a dark period in the club's history and a fair amount of fabric for Paul Roos to work on in combination with the better players from our existing list and hopefully an equally fruitful recruiting period to come.

I have little doubt about the three Sheehan talked about, however, I have never heard him say a bad word about any kid he has had dealings with through the TAC/Cimbine

I have little doubt about the three Sheehan talked about, however, I have never heard him say a bad word about any kid he has had dealings with through the TAC/Cimbine

I've actually never heard Shifter bag anyone.

I think that these young players now have a fantastic opportunity to grow and develop as footballers over the next 2 - 3 years under Roos.

Can't wait to see these guys in their prime.

I was thinking about this the other day. The main Hawks that they built a team around was Mitchell, Hodge and Franklin. Obviously they've got a lot of other very good players but you have to have the outstanding players to build a side around. This is what we will have with those three plus Trengove and Watts(hopefully). Roos just has to build these guys confidence up so they believe they can be the best.

Kevin Sheehan on Toumpas.

“Jimmy Toumpas was one who had some injuries to overcome. He’s going to be a terrific player down the track.”

“I see him as a leader and a prolific ball winner, whether it’s through midfield or across half back. He’s got a wonderful personality, and he’s going to be a wonderful teammate and is probably already in with the Melbourne faithful.

“He had those setbacks, but just expect that he’ll get better and better as it goes on.”

I can see the headlines now... Highly rated #4 draft pick in 'getting better' shock