Draftee watch: From local footy mascot to the big stage
Vic Metro midfielder Chloe Baker-West on following her dad around at local games, choosing between four sports and overhead marking while 165cm.
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Vic Metro midfielder Chloe Baker-West on following her dad around at local games, choosing between four sports and overhead marking while 165cm.
They're the two exciting talls coming out of Gold Coast's much vaunted academy crop this year, and Georja Davies and Dekota Baron have played a lot of footy together
Chloe Bown was deemed the best U18 player in the country earlier this year, and on draft night, is expected to be one of the first names called as AFLW teams scramble to sign her
Mizuki Brothwell is joined by twin sister Nalu for her final Draft Diaries check-in, discussing the looming AFLW Draft, playing together and the potential of separation
South Australia’s Eloise Mackereth chats with Sarah Black about her football journey and childhood AFLW dreams ahead of December’s Telstra AFLW Draft
Ahead of the 2025 Telstra AFLW Draft, Sunny Lappin has shot up in draft calculations, and with links to Carlton, St Kilda, and Gold Coast, she has a big decision on her hands
She’s one of the best and she’s excited to continue Tassie’s strong footballing legacy.
She’s playing in the midfield and got to share the AFLW Academy experience with her twin sister – it’s been a big few months for draft prospect Mizuki Brothwell
She’s a voracious reader, has big goals, and definitely didn’t play soccer growing up. Meet draft prospect Danika McDonald.
Draft prospect and East Fremantle Sharks midfielder Zippy Fish chats about AFLW National academy, the upcoming draft and her favourite player Mon Conti.
Draft prospect and Sandringham Dragons midfielder Sophie McKay discusses managing the pressure of football, school, friends and staying grounded
Draft prospect and East Fremantle Sharks midfielder Zippy Fish discusses coming to football later in life and joining the National Academy for 2024.
Draft prospect and Sandringham Dragons midfielder Sophie McKay talks about her football journey and keeping perspective ahead of the draft
Get to know explosive midfielder Brooke Barwick ahead of the draft.
Get to know the classy Territorian midfielder Tsharni Graham ahead of the draft.
Get to know dual-sport athlete Georgie Cleaver ahead of the draft.
Get to know tenacious midfielder Melanie Staunton ahead of the draft.
Vic Metro midfielder Chloe Baker-West on following her dad around at local games, choosing between four sports and overhead marking while 165cm.
They're the two exciting talls coming out of Gold Coast's much vaunted academy crop this year, and Georja Davies and Dekota Baron have played a lot of footy together
Chloe Bown was deemed the best U18 player in the country earlier this year, and on draft night, is expected to be one of the first names called as AFLW teams scramble to sign her
Mizuki Brothwell is joined by twin sister Nalu for her final Draft Diaries check-in, discussing the looming AFLW Draft, playing together and the potential of separation
South Australia’s Eloise Mackereth chats with Sarah Black about her football journey and childhood AFLW dreams ahead of December’s Telstra AFLW Draft
Ahead of the 2025 Telstra AFLW Draft, Sunny Lappin has shot up in draft calculations, and with links to Carlton, St Kilda, and Gold Coast, she has a big decision on her hands
She’s one of the best and she’s excited to continue Tassie’s strong footballing legacy.
She’s playing in the midfield and got to share the AFLW Academy experience with her twin sister – it’s been a big few months for draft prospect Mizuki Brothwell
She’s a voracious reader, has big goals, and definitely didn’t play soccer growing up. Meet draft prospect Danika McDonald.
She’s a twin, her mum’s from Japan and she’s tearing it up for Balnarring. Meet Dandenong’s Mizuki Brothwell
Gold Coast Academy’s Usher on her ACL injury, rehab battles and best friend Havana Harris
2025 draft prospect Georja Davies lit up the Marsh Girls U18 National Championships game against Vic Country
Draft prospect and East Fremantle Sharks midfielder Zippy Fish chats about AFLW National academy, the upcoming draft and her favourite player Mon Conti.
Draft prospect and Sandringham Dragons midfielder Sophie McKay discusses managing the pressure of football, school, friends and staying grounded
Draft prospect and East Fremantle Sharks midfielder Zippy Fish discusses coming to football later in life and joining the National Academy for 2024.
Stress fractures in her back kept Evie Cowcher sidelined for much of 2025, but she's found plenty of positives from the sidelines
Madeleine Quinn has used friends and foes to improve her game and move up the draft board
Former AFLW player Phoebe McWilliams has run her eye across the draft pool and picked a handful of the best prospects across each line
AFL Talent Ambassador Kevin Sheehan has revealed his top 30 prospects for the 2025 Telstra AFLW Draft.
Gold Coast is expected to feature heavily at the top of Monday night's draft
Check out the names and clubs of every player who has nominated for this year's AFLW national draft
With trade period done and dusted, the 2025 Telstra AFLW Draft order is set
Scarlett Johnson surges into No.1 contention with Richmond strongly considering her as its top selection
In the spirit of reconciliation the AFL acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
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