ST KILDA’S Father-son induction program took another step on Friday when several potential candidates trained under the watchful eye of club staff.

Bailey Rice, Jack and James Coghlan, Connor Harvey and James Sziller all went through their paces in front of key St Kilda staff members.

The sons of Dean Rice, Frank Coghlan, Robert Harvey and Steven Sziller are all in their mid-teens and are eligible to be drafted to the Saints under the Father-Son rule.

Exercise Physiologist Luke Vella, recruiter John Beveridge, player welfare manager Tony Brown and development coach Paul Hudson guided the youngsters through several drills and tests.

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While it is still early days, Brown said he was impressed with what he had seen.

“The purpose of today’s session was to get the boys back at the club after the induction night and to put them through their paces, give them their heights and weights,” Brown told saints.com.au.

“They had their fitness test and we had a look at them having a kick and a catch so we could give them feedback if they can improve on areas and see what they can do at this early age.”

Bailey Rice is eligible to play for either the Saints or the Blues as a father-son pick, with father Dean playing 116 games in the red, white and black before adding another 118 in the navy blue.

“We will follow their progress for the remainder of the season and next year. Bailey is the first one to be eligible to be drafted and hopefully we can get one in the next two, three or four years,” Brown said.

“Bailey was at Carlton on Tuesday for their father-son program. So if he’s showing enough to be drafted and in the mix he will have a choice one day.”