Everything you need to know about the AFL draft from live trading to the bidding process as the next generation arrives
With this year's AFL draft just days away, we've answered all the biggest questions from live draft night trading to the controversial points system used for matching bids.
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Photo shows Levi Ashcroft poses for a photo with a medal around his enck after a gamePort Adelaide's AFLW rise is a story of grit and determination but also one of hope
Port Adelaide going from 15th to a preliminary is more than just a feel good story. It's shows the growing competitive range of AFLW.
Photo shows Matilda Scholz celebrates after Port Adelaide's semifinal victory over Hawthorn 2024For teenage AFL draft prospects, the big league is often the reward for going the extra mile
Angus Clarke spent this past winter making an eight-hour round trip twice a week to play his beloved footy. He's one of many regional young footballers sacrificing time and money to get noticed and will soon find out whether his efforts will be rewarded with an AFL draft pick.
Photo shows A young teenage footballer holding a football in one hand while running on a fieldUp and coming Aussie rules stars shrug off private schools' grip on AFL draft
Private school players are over-represented in the AFL draft, and this year 25 players from the top 30 selections are expected to come from private schools.
Photo shows Two young football players linking armsPort Adelaide complete stunning comeback to beat Hawks in thriller
Port Adelaide will face North Melbourne in next week's AFLW preliminary final after coming from behind to stun Hawthorn by one point.
Photo shows Ashleigh Saint and Ella Boag raise their armsAdelaide keeps AFLW preliminary final streak alive with comprehensive win over Fremantle in sweltering conditions
Adelaide has booked its spot in the AFLW preliminary finals by thrashing Fremantle and will face the reigning premiers Brisbane next week for a spot in the grand final.
Photo shows Adelaide players celebrate with a hug at the final sirenAFL 2025 season draw released, featuring finals rematch in Opening Round and 23 Thursday night games
Collingwood, Hawthorn, Essendon and Carlton will be regular features in prime-time fixtures through the opening 16 weeks of the 2025 AFL season.
Photo shows Collingwood gather around Mason Cox after he kicks a goal, in front of a full grandstand of fans'I didn't want to hurt her': Brisbane Lions star Belle Dawes free to play preliminary final after AFLW tribunal win
The two-time premiership winner will be in action for Brisbane in next weekend's preliminary finals after having a one-match suspension dismissed by the tribunal.
Photo shows Belle Dawes flexes for the camera while holding a footballNorth Melbourne to play four 'home' games outside of Victoria for 2025 season
North Melbourne will play six home games in Western Australia over the next three seasons in a deal that will provide significant financial benefit to the club.
Photo shows Jy Simpkin leads players off Perth StadiumAFL draft club by club: Every team's picks and potential targets
With the AFL draft just around the corner, see which picks each club has to work with and the players they could select.
Photo shows Sam Lalor poses for a photo at the draft combine holding a whiteboad with personal profile details on it