Bartram proved to be the best bargain base selection from last year's NAB AFL Draft - he was plucked by the Demons at No.60. This season, Bartram was pipped only by Geelong 21-year-old Mathew Stokes (No.61) as the lowest selected draftee from last year's pool to make his AFL debut this season. It was an outstanding effort from Bartram, who played every home-and-away match in 2006, as an underrated half-back/run-with midfielder, producing some fine shut-down roles. Bartram's hard-running, work-ethic and tackling stood out in his game and he will be in the mix for this year's award.