THE Sydney Swans say Brady Rowles’ linebreaking ability was a big part of why they recruited him in Friday’s AFL rookie draft.

The Mildura product joined pick No.5 Dylan Stephens (Red Cliffs) at the Swans, with the club’s general manager of recruiting and list strategy Kinnear Beatson talking up Rowles’ prospects.

“Brady Rowles has only been in the NAB League system for one year but ha...