The Ultimate Guide to the AFL Draft: Everything You Need to Know

Get ready for the most exciting time of the year for footy fans: the AFL Draft!

The AFL Draft is where the best young talent in Australia is selected by the 18 AFL clubs. It's a night of dreams coming true for players and a chance for clubs to shape their futures.

Who's Eligible for the Draft?

To be eligible for the AFL Draft, players must be:

Aged 18 or 19 on December 31 of the draft year
Australian citizens or permanent residents
Not on the list of any AFL club

How the Draft Works

The draft is held over two nights, with the first round on November 23 and the remaining rounds on November 24.

Each club is allocated a certain number of draft picks, based on their performance in the previous season. The club with the worst record gets the first pick, and so on.

Clubs can trade draft picks with each other.
Players can also nominate for the draft, which means they can choose which club they want to play for.
If a player is nominated by multiple clubs, the club with the higher pick has the right to select them.

Who Are the Top Prospects?

There are a number of highly touted prospects in the 2023 AFL Draft. Some of the top names to look out for include:

Elijah Hewett (Swan Districts)
Reuben William (South Fremantle)
George Wardlaw (Sandringham Dragons)

Where Can I Watch the Draft?

The AFL Draft will be broadcast live on Fox Footy and Kayo Sports. You can also follow all the action on the AFL website and social media.

What's the Buzz?

The AFL Draft is always a time for excitement and speculation. Fans and experts alike will be eagerly watching to see who gets drafted and where they land.

Who are you most excited to see in the AFL next season? Let us know in the comments below!