Confused by the new draft rules? Here are some practical examples
A dummies guide to what the new changes will mean to bidding at the draft
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Impact on Blues, Power revealed as new draft rules locked in
It will be harder for clubs in the top part of the ladder to match bids on father-son and academy players, under new rules set to be unveiled by the AFL
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Forward duo impress, Tigers pair injured in Academy's loss to Richmond VFL
Marlon Neocleous and Koby LeCras were among the Marsh AFL Academy's best players against Richmond's VFL side
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Watch LIVE: Top draft prospects take on Richmond VFL
The 2026 Marsh AFL National Academy Boys squad will represent Australia for the second time on Saturday when they take on Richmond’s VFL side
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Young draft talent shines in Academy loss to VFL Roos
Father/son candidates and club-aligned academy prospects shine in first of two games against VFL sides
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Struggling clubs set for major boost in proposed draft shake-up
Clubs could lose a spot but gain a pick under proposed changes to the draft
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Top draft pair nominate Port Adelaide, opt out of Tassie watchlist
Young guns Zemes Pilot and Louis Salopek are eligible for the 2027 draft
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Giants push to be 'considered differently' in draft bidding revamp
Dave Matthews calls on the AFL to help raise Academy numbers in the Giants' region and believes they should be treated differently to other northern clubs
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Father-son prospect sidelined for draft year after surgery setback
A hip arthroscope for Aidan McCartney means he is unlikely to play in his draft year
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The major free agency change being considered
The AFL is considering a significant change to free agency compensation picks
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Devils nominate more than 20 under-17 guns as 'players of interest'
Tasmania has nominated more than 20 under-17 players as "players of interest"
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The 2026 draft prospects training at your club this pre-season
Take a look at how the top draft prospects are spending their summers
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Inside the draft: The calculated roll of the dice that saw the Bombers get their man
Callum Twomey takes a closer look at the wheeling and dealing behind the scenes at the 2025 Telstra AFL Draft
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New Magpie eyes AFL history after realising his draft dream
Collingwood's new NGA rookie Jai Saxena could be the first footballer of full Indian heritage to play an AFL game
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Stars of the future: 10 draft prospects to watch in 2026
Callum Twomey looks ahead to the best prospects for the 2026 Telstra AFL Draft
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UPDATED: Who did you pick? Every club's 2025 draft haul
Take a look at who your club picked up in this year's national draft
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2025 Telstra Pre-Season and Rookie Drafts
Riley Beveridge and Cal Twomey provide exclusive live coverage as players realise their dreams of being on an AFL list
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2025 Draft Night Live: Night Two
Nat Edwards, Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge provide live coverage of the 2025 Telstra AFL Draft
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Full 2025 draft recap: All the big picks analysed
Cal Twomey, Riley Beveridge give a quick summary of the big moves from the two nights of the 2025 Telstra AFL Draft
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Why emotional Crows draftee missed his draft moment
After a long wait, Archie Ludowyke reveals how he missed the moment he was drafted by Adelaide
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New Roo in disbelief as long wait finally ends
New North Melbourne player Blake Thredgold shares the emotional moments immediately after achieving his AFL dream
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Draft watch: Jai Saxena
Watch highlights from Jai Saxena playing for Vic Metro at the 2025 Marsh AFL National Boys Under-18 Championships
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2025 Draft Night Live: Night One
Nat Edwards, Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge provide live coverage of the 2025 Telstra AFL Draft
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Full wrap: Biggest draft winners from night one
Cal Twomey, Riley Beveridge and Nat Edwards take a quick look at the opening night of the 2025 Telstra AFL Draft
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The top moments, best reactions from draft night one
Re-live all the best moments and reactions from night one of the 2025 Telstra AFL Draft
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Kozzy presents cousin Latrelle with new Demons guernsey
Melbourne selects Latrelle Pickett with pick No.12, who will now join his cousin Kysaiah at the club
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New Tiger in tears after being drafted
Sam Cumming was overcome with emotion after being selected by Richmond with pick No.7
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Reigning premier matches bid for academy gun
Brisbane has matched the Tigers’ bid for their academy graduate Daniel Annable
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No.1 pick Willem Duursma elated to join the Eagles
Willem Duursma speaks to afl.com.au after being selected by West Coast
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Dean legacy continues as Blues match early bid
Carlton has selected father-son prospect Harry Dean with pick No.3
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Suns match Eagles’ bid to reunite Uwland brothers
Zeke Uwland goes to the Suns with the second pick and will get the chance to play alongside his brother Brodhi
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