2025 AFLW Draft review: Hawthorn
HAWTHORN essentially removed itself from the 2025 AFLW Draft and then with its two picks, selected a couple of unknowns who could prove to be shrewd calls. The Hawks made the minimum two selections and picked up a couple of cross-coders with another Irishwoman and a father-daughter basketballer brought onto the list. >> EVERY PICK: National Draft>> 100+ […]
2025 AFLW Draft review: GWS
GWS GIANTS had a local feel for the most part to their AFLW Draft focus, bringing in a trio of talented players, two of which came from the Giants’ own Academy. The weighing up of local prospects against interstate ones was always going to be a feature, and in the end the Giants brought in […]
2025 AFLW Draft review: Gold Coast
THOUGH the least surprising AFLW Draft haul, it was no less impressive as the Gold Coast Suns brought in a massive eight Academy athletes to their AFLW program. Building a massive war chest of picks to match early bids, the Suns were able to bring in all the players they were targeting and even passed […]
Johnstone’s draft day like few others
BOOM Essendon recruit Maggie Johnstone experienced a frantic draft day on Monday, which culminated in her name being called out at pick 10. The South Warrnambool export earned a late invite to the live event at Marvel Stadium, making for a race against the clock and reassurance she would be picked up. >> EVERY PICK: […]
2025 AFLW Draft review: Geelong
IN TERMS of value, Geelong’s haul was one of the best in the AFLW Draft, scooping up two potential top 10 players – and first round locks – with top 30 selections, while also adding another readymade midfielder early in the third round. >> EVERY PICK: National Draft>> 100+ PROFILES: View the 2025 AFLW Draft Guide DRAFT HAUL Pick […]
Adelaide-bound Bown ready to meet high standards
ADELAIDE draftee Chloe Bown is a born winner, and took out just about every individual award imaginable throughout her top-age campaign. It is only fitting, then, that the Oakleigh Chargers graduate has ended up at arguably the most successful club in AFLW history. >> EVERY PICK: 2025 AFLW Draft Speaking to media on the morning […]
2025 AFLW Draft review: Fremantle
FREMANTLE brought in a variety of of player types from outside Western Australia with a pair of Croweaters and a Tasmanian added to the Purple Army. Filling the need for a versatile tall and some smart ball users transitioning from midfield to attack, Dockers fans can come away pleased with the overall outcome of the […]
2025 AFLW Draft review: Essendon
ESSENDON only took the minimum two selections in the 2025 AFL Women’s Draft, but got bang for its buck considering only one was in the top end of the draft. The Bombers scooped up a pair of best friends and Essendon childhood supporters, making it a feel-good all-round story. >> EVERY PICK: National Draft>> 100+ PROFILES: View the 2025 […]
2025 AFLW Draft review: Collingwood
PLAYERS who are largely capable of making an immediate impact and driving standards at the Pies were the underlying factor between most of Collingwood’s half a dozen draftees. Filling several needs along the way, the bottom four side brought in a new group of fresh faces who hope to turn the club’s fortunes around. >> EVERY […]
2025 AFLW Draft review: Carlton
A MINIMAL but skilful duo underpinned Carlton’s AFLW Draft crop as the Blues picked up two of the best kicks in the cohort. After taking a dual SANFLW premiership player with the Blues’ first selection late in the first round, Carlton went on to snatch up arguably the steal of the draft at Pick 34. […]
