Kade Klemke, Tom Rockliff, Riley Milne, Andrew Browne and Jamie Sheahan — all considered good chances to be selected in Saturday’s national draft — all missed out but are still working hard to break into the AFL system.

Bushies’ premiership captain Klemke and Milne are currently training at Richmond and Hawthorn respectively as they attempt to win a spot on their lists.

Ruckman Browne and Jamie Sheahan were invited to a rookie training day at Richmond last week but were unable to attend, but both may be invited by the Tigers to train with them next week.

Rockliff, meanwhile, is unsure of his next move.

Touted as a leading contender to be selected on Saturday, the clever forward is in talks with Murray Bushrangers coach Phil Bunn as the duo decide on the best course of action.

Rockliff, 18, won the John Byrne Medal as the Murray Bushrangers’ best and fairest player last season after topping the TAC Cup goalkicking ladder.

He said he may be able to push his case at an AFL club before December 16.

“Bunny has been talking to a few clubs for me and we’re just deciding whether I should go and train with them,” he said.

“We think it would be best to only go and train if the clubs are genuinely interested.

“Port (Adelaide) has been in touch and they’ve said I could go and train with them but they already know everything about me so I’m not sure what will happen there.

“I’m still waiting to hear what to do.”

Rockliff had come to terms with the disappointment of missing out in the national draft.

“I’m feeling a bit better now, Saturday was obviously a bit tough but I’ve moved on,” he said.

“I’m getting stuck into training, I’m trying to keep in the best shape I can — I’m training two or three times a week with Benalla (Football Club) and doing other stuff on my own.

“I’m just hoping to get into the system — either as a rookie or in the pre-season draft — and work my way through.

“I just want to get on a list.”