The Canberra Demons are moving into the Kade Klemke era by signing three crucial recruits on Wednesday, unveiling Josh Bennett and Queanbeyan duo Cameron Milne and Andrew Swan for the 2017 NEAFL season.
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Former Ainslie star Bennett who is returning to Canberra after a stint with the Frankston Dolphins in the VFL, where injuries limited him to just nine games.
The forward and former NEAFL representative is a key boost for the Demons as they aim to climb the ladder.
"Coming back to Canberra for work purposes, I still wanted to play a high level of footy which the Demons allows me to do," Bennett said.
"The Canberra Demons is [a] young group but it's really exciting for me coming in to assist the young guys on the list whilst looking to help the team move up the ladder."
Queanbeyan captain Swan returns to the NEAFL for the first time in two years after leading the Tigers into back-to-back AFL Canberra grand finals.
Swan will give the Demons plenty of versatility given he can play through the midfield along with the ability to go back or forward as required.
"With Kade [Klemke] as coach I see it as a great opportunity to play at NEAFL level again. As captain of Queanbeyan it was a tough decision but in the end having Canberra Demons in place I felt it was the right time to get back to NEAFL level," Swan said.
Ruckman Milne will also join his Queanbeyan teammate at the Demons after landing in Canberra at the start of the 2016 season for work.
Klemke said: "To have three quality players join the group is fantastic for the team as we head into preseason starting in a few weeks."
