What AFLW history can tell us about Monday's pre-season draft
Ahead of the AFLW's first pre-season draft on Monday, Gemma Bastiani looks at the players who have made the most of a similar opportunity
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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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Teams confirmed for VFL and Talent League Young Guns clash
The teams have been announced for Saturday's clash between the VFL and Talent League Young Guns
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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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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
