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Astute use of the AFLs rookie list continues to set Sydney apart from rivals.The Swans have made a mockery of the notion a club must bottom out, with this September representing their seventh consecutive finals series.With the exception of a 12th-place finish in 2009 they have contested at least one final for 14 straight years.It is a staggering record that is a result of their club culture, clever trading and a smooth coaching transition from Paul Roos to John Longmire.It is also a credit to their knack of recruiting talent that other clubs spurned.Small forward Tom Papley, ruckman Sam Naismith and key forward Xavier Richards are the latest examples of Swans to rise off the rookie list and into the best 22.They are not outliers, rather a handful of recruiting guru Kinnear Beatsons rookie-list success stories.Gun defenders Dane Rampe, Nick Smith and Heath Grundy all started as rookies at the SCG, as did Jake Lloyd. Former skipper Brett Kirk and current co-captain Kieren Jack were also signed as rookies.The Swans are just so thorough, AFL national talent manager Kevin Sheehan told AAP.Some clubs say theres nothing left at the end, its a shallow draft, whereas others find a gem that nobody wanted.History proves there are players every year who slip through.Papley for instance has played 18 games this year after being elevated to the Swans senior list for a round-one clash with Collingwood.The 20-year-old was overlooked in last years national draft before the Swans pounced with pick No.14 in the rookie draft.Everyone had a chance to take him and now here he is - first season in and hes had a terrific year and just played a big role in the Swans winning last weekends semi-final, Sheehan said.People were looking at the fact he was small and not that quick .. he did state-level testing, wasnt in the main combine.The Swans approach is to leave no stone unturned and look in detail at the back end of the draft. The other part of it is their development system is obviously quite good.Richards, who like Papley and Naismith is in the midst of his maiden finals series, suggested Jack and the clubs other leaders deserve a lot of credit for helping raw rookies reach the highest level.Weve got some bloody good leaders and they drive some pretty high standards at training and in terms of professionalism, Richards said.Weve got some absolute guns, a lot of guys who are the best in the league in their respective area.So when rookies are hanging around and training with those guys, a lot of it rubs off.The rookie list is expected to be abolished as part of the AFLs next Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).It will bring greater recognition and pay to those players picked on potential, with more spots up for grabs on clubs main list.But dont expect it to change the approach of Sydney.Itd just mean more choices at the national draft so you have to prepare for picks over 100 ... clubs will have to be super thorough and the Swans are, Sheehan said. 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He learned valuable lessons he hopes will make him an improved driver and person when he returns to NASCAR next season.When I did that I became a better version of myself, Earnhardt said. I was a much nicer, pleasant person. Caring and thoughtful and less agitated by stress and everyday life that we all kind of deal with. We all get a little short sometimes and let things get under your skin.It showed me the person I can be.Earnhardt spoke to reporters Friday night after accepting the award as NASCARs most popular driver for a record 14th straight year. That despite missing the final 18 races of the season with nausea, vision and balance issues after at least the fifth concussion of his career following a June wreck.I was worrying about whether I was going to race again, whether I was going to get healthy again, Earnhardt said. We were talking with my partners, my owner, my business manager, my sister and (fiancee) Amy. Every day I was in some sort of a discussion about my future. And my doctor told me I couldnt get well until I dropped all that and didnt think about it.At first, the 42-year-old Earnhardt was incredulous.I thought, `How am I supposed to not think about that? Its the most important thing in my life, Earnhardt said. He said to get healthy quicker, youve got to really quit worrying about anything thats going to draw anxiety and stress.So thats what Earnhardt did. While his fellow competitors were racing for a series championship, Earnhardt turned off his phone, went on day trips, had no set schedule and did what he wanted.As soon as everybody backed off and I just disappeared for a few weeks, I immediately started improving, Earnhardt said. With concussioons, anxiety is a huge factor and can be a major problem with people trying to recover.dddddddddddd.Treated by noted concussion expert Dr. Micky Collins of Pittsburgh, Earnhardt showed improvement. A variety of activities and tests followed and Earnhardt started feeling more like himself.He worked his butt off, car owner Rick Hendrick said. People didnt see the amount of exercise and commitment he had in getting healthy again.Earnhardt kept the media and fans informed of his status. Hes been credited for his honesty about concussions but said he needed strong support to get through it. He called Amy Reimann, whom he will marry Dec. 31, the key.I couldnt have fixed myself without her, Earnhardt said. I couldnt have done it just on the help of the doctors because it takes such a good support group at home.Before the wedding, Earnhardt has a yet-to-be-announced date later this month when hell get behind the wheel of a stock car for the first time since his last race on July 9. Earnhardt hopes to have no vision issues or pain and gain the confidence he needs to drive competitively again.So far, Earnhardt has suffered no symptoms in a race simulator.The doctors are happy NASCAR is going to allow this to be an option for drivers going forward, whether it be broken bones or whatever injuries drives may sustain, Earnhardt said. I think all drivers would like to have the opportunity to get in a car somewhere, just to know before they tackle a full race week.The time away from the sport he learned from his seven-time champion father was difficult. Earnhardt enjoyed being back with his fellow drivers at the Las Vegas awards event. He didnt even mind the endless photo shoots, something that would have gotten on his nerves in the past.I look forward to being back in the swing, back in the garage, back in the bus lot. I miss all of that, Earnhardt said. The best part of the sport is the people, and I just miss being around everybody and look forward to next season. 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