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 […]
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. […]
2025 AFLW Draft review: Adelaide Crows
ADELAIDE reshaped its midfield through the AFL Women’s Draft by picking up a couple of Vic Metro representatives, while also adding some serious defensive pressure to the Crows’ front half of the ground. >> EVERY PICK: National Draft>> 100+ PROFILES: View the 2025 AFLW Draft Guide DRAFT HAUL Pick 5. Chloe BownPick 21. Lucy WayePick 25. Olivia GormanPick 39. […]
2025 AFLW Draft: Talking Points
ANOTHER AFL Women’s Draft is in the books, and as always there were plenty of talking points to come out of the night. A total of 59 new players made it onto AFL Women’s lists, including a few cross-coders and a mature-ager. The bulk of the contingent were top-age draft prospects, and we unpack what […]
2025 AFLW Draft: Every Pick | Club-by-Club
LAST night a total of 59 new players found their way onto AFL Women’s lists, including some cross-coders and mature-age talent. To look at what each team picked up, check out out club-by-club lists below with links to available profiles. ADELAIDE: Pick 5: Chloe Bown (Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro)Pick 21: Lucy Waye (West Adelaide/South Australia)Pick 25: […]
2025 AFLW Draft – Pick by Pick
THE 2025 AFLW Draft has concluded, with another crop of young stars taking the step into the premier women’s competition in Australia, and there were some surprising selections on the night. With plenty of speculation around the top selection from a talented 2025 crop, the Richmond Tigers ended up bolstering their forward line with the […]
