With five weeks of training under their belt, our six new draftees have had a good taste of pre-season footy training.

AFL.com.au's Michael Whiting takes a look at how each of the boys are coping:

Josh Schache: Super impressive in his early stages and has not missed a beat. Not only a good runner, but it surpisingly big through his lower body and already lookin at home with contested work.

Eric Hipwood: Like his fellow Academy products, has come into the system in good shap. Working hard to put weight on his tall frame, but runs well and has to be held back to save himself from overtraining.

Ben Keays: One of the front-runners in the club's 3km time trials, is has translated to match simulation work where he bobs up everywhere. Is already driving older players to match his intensity.

Rhys Mathieson: Trains with an intensity that is hard to match. Whether it's running or doing skills and contest work, throws his body around even when he appears exhausted. Like Keays, has a very strong body for a teenager.

Sam Skinner: Has a great attitude on his road to recovery from a knee reconstruction. Has worked on strengthening his legs and is slowly increasing his running volume and will commence agility work next week.

Rookies

Reuben William: Slowly building fitness base after a groin injury pushed the start of his pre-season back. Has a great attitude, shown by completing a voluntary session at the club on his 18th birthday over the Christmas break. Will join in with skills this week.

Let us know

How do you think our boys are going?