AFLW Draft | Every club’s future picks
SEVERAL future picks changed hands over the AFLW trade period, and they are once again set to play a part in Monday night’s draft. The likes of Hawthorn and North Melbourne are ready to strike with bumper 2026 hauls, which could help manufacture moves up the board for 2025. >> 2025 PICKS: Indicative AFLW Draft […]
AFLW DRAFT | 2025 Indicative Draft Order
THE indicative AFLW Draft order has been locked in after a busy trade period, with Richmond trading up to claim the coveted first pick. Gold Coast is also set to feature prominently atop the order having stockpiled selections to match a raft of incoming academy bids. See where your club sits ahead of Monday’s intake. […]
AFLW | Every club’s picks, ins and outs
AFTER a hectic deadline day brought a close to trade period, every club’s ins, outs and draft picks have been settled. While plenty more will change at Monday’s intake, here’s a look at where things sit before Richmond is on the clock with pick one. >> AFLW TRADES: Day 1 | Day 2 | Days […]
2025 AFLW Trade wrap: Deadline Day
A DRAMATIC day of dealings brought the AFLW trade period to a close on Wednesday, with 15 players finding new homes. A number of deals went down to the wire, and while middle ground was found for the most part, the high profile Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner trade was left on the table. >> AFLW TRADES: Day […]
What they said: 2025 AFLW trade deadline day
A BUMPER deadline day saw 15 players and plenty more picks change hands as the AFLW trade period came to a close. While plenty of deals went down to the wire, a trio of three-club mega trades were completed as big-name experienced players found new homes, and others were left in limbo. A range of […]
AFL DRAFT | The clubs stockpiling future picks
THE future picks market is becoming increasingly prevalent at each AFL Draft, and with tighter rules around matching bids, preparation is proving key. Gold Coast has become the pick swap king and frantically did so throughout trade and draft period to secure five academy graduates this year. >> EVERY CLUB: 2026-2028 future picks>> AFL DRAFT: […]
EVERY CLUB: 2026-2028 future picks
WHILE some clubs have left their haul of future picks untouched, many others have already mobilised to bolster their position heading into 2026 and beyond. The likes of Carlton and Port Adelaide are preparing for early bids on club-tied talent, while Gold Coast’s collection is left bare after a bumper academy crop. See where your […]
AFL Draft | Top club-tied prospects for 2026
AFTER what was pegged as the most compromised draft in history, the consensus top two prospects for next year are both already tied to AFL clubs. There is plenty of value for all clubs, though, with a range of father-son, Next Generation Academy (NGA), and Northern Academy prospects showing their wares. >> 26 for 2026: […]
AFL Draft trends: The balancing act
WHILE this year’s National Draft produced record low numbers, several clubs still took the opportunity to cash in on major hauls of new players. With that often comes a balancing act, configuring a draft haul around the ability to add depth in multiple areas of the ground and with diverse traits. Perhaps the most pertinent […]
2026 AFL Draft spotlight: Rucks to run rampant
THE BUDDING draft crop of 2026 shapes as one with a bit of everything and the ruck department is certainly not short on talent. A standout group of 200cm-plus prospects has already emerged, with the National Academy set to have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to key position options. After West Coast selected […]
2026 AFL Draft spotlight: Claremont’s killer Colts
WEST Australian powerhouse Claremont has proven to be a juggernaut at Colts level in recent history, claiming three consecutive premierships and producing a raft of eventual draftees. The trend is set to continue into 2026, with the Tigers contributing an equal-high nine players to WA’s state summer squad. >> SPOTLIGHT: Northern Knights’ tall trio With […]
AFL Draft trends: Mature-age list balance
IN THE wake of the latest AFL Draft, the time to reflect allows for insights around how each club approaches their intakes. Trends appear and shift all the time, and looking at the post-Covid era (2022 onwards), a few recruiting teams have opted to dip into the mature-age talent pool. It continued in 2025 with […]
