Former Melbourne speedster Dom Barry is back on the AFL radar after an impressive first season with Glenelg.

The 23-year-old's blistering pace down the wing and outside run will be enough to get clubs taking a second look.

Barry has made an immediate impact at the Tigers, averaging 21 disposals per game to go with 10 goals.

He joined the Tigers after moving to Adelaide earlier this year to study a Bachelor of Education.

Barry left his career at the Demons behind at the end of 2014 so he could be closer to his family in the APY Lands.

After spending time in Darwin and Alice Springs, Barry played several games last year for Fregon in the Far North West Sports League while driving a bus as part of the Federal Government remote school attendance strategy.

Another former AFL-listed player in Nick Holman is having an outstanding season for Central.

Barry's Glenelg teammates Jonty Scharenberg and Ian Milera will also be in consideration.

Experts were shocked Scharenberg – an under-18 All Australian last year – didn't earn a spot on at least a rookie list.

Scharenberg has adapted well to a move to half-back, while Milera is an excitement machine in the forward pocket. 

Dom Barry (Glenelg)
Played two seasons with Melbourne before leaving the Demons at the end of 2014 to move to the APY Lands in far north South Australia to reconnect with his family's culture.  The 23-year-old has been a revelation in his first season with Glenelg with his blistering speed on the wing. Has attracted the attention of a couple of AFL clubs. 

Sam Baulderstone (Norwood)
Maybe the 26-year-old has missed the boat, but we've seen AFL clubs take a punt on older ruckmen in the past. Baulderstone has been the standout big man in the SANFL for the past couple of years. His tap work is excellent and gets around the ground well. 

Sam Colquhoun (Norwood)
The former Port Adelaide midfielder has shown he deserves another chance at the top level, averaging 25 disposals a game (fourth in the competition). Colquhoun, 22, has slotted in seamlessly across half-back and on the wing. Played 16 games for the Power from 2013-16.

Mitch Grigg (Norwood)
Delisted by the Crows at the end of last year, the 24-year-old is having a superb season for the Redlegs. Would feature at the pointy end of Magarey Medal voting right now, averaging 25.8 disposals per game. Possesses great hands and makes brilliant decisions. 

Nick Holman (Central)
The 22-year-old inside midfielder is having an outstanding season in his second year with the Bulldogs having played nine games for Carlton in 2014-15. Holman has also shown the ability to push forward and be a threat in attack. Had an incredible 38 possessions and booted five goals for Central in a 97-point thumping of Glenelg. Also leads the SANFL in tackles (85, 7.1 per game). 

Ian Milera (Glenelg)
An exciting small forward, the 19-year-old has stepped into the void left by Willie Rioli, selected by West Coast in the rookie draft last year. The cousin of Adelaide young gun Wayne Milera is extremely accurate in front of goal this year, booting 23.5 in 12 games. 

Liam McBean (Glenelg)
The ex-Richmond key forward has had an up and down season in his first campaign with the Tigers. Booted six goals against a Port Adelaide side stocked with AFL-listed talent earlier in the season. Hard to move out of the goal-square at 202cm and 108kg. Turns 23 in August. 

Jonty Scharenberg (Glenelg)
One of only three draft-eligible under-18 All-Australians to miss out on getting drafted last year. The younger brother of Collingwood's Matt has put the disappointment behind him with an impressive season for Glenelg, despite getting dropped early in the season. Has returned strongly since being recalled and adapted well to a new half-back role, averaging just over 20 possessions per game. Turns 19 in August. 

Travis Schiller (Central)
There's not much of the feisty midfielder, but what the 175cm Schiller lacks in size, he makes up in toughness. Finds plenty of the ball, leading the competition with 28 possessions per game. Was in the SA squad last year and at only 23, the AFL door is still ajar. 

Steven Slimming (Sturt)
Possessing an impressive left-foot kick, Slimming has had some solid games for the Double Blues this year playing across wing and half-back. Was part of the AFL Academy and the SA under-18 team last year. Needs to work on his accuracy in front of goal, kicking just 2.10 this season. 

Jack Stephens (Sturt)
The best on ground in last year's grand final victory for the Double Blues, the versatile defender has continued that stellar form in 2017. A versatile defender who can play on talls and smalls, Stephens in courageous and never shirks a contest. The only concern is his age (26).