Australian Football League draft
The 2024 AFL draft will consist of the various periods where the 18 clubs in the Australian Football League (AFL) can trade and recruit players during and following the completion of the 2024 AFL season .
Key Dates
2024 mid-season rookie draft The mid-season draft was held after the conclusion of Round 11 of the 2024 AFL season on 29 May.[ 1] The draft was only open to clubs with inactive players on their list and vacancies available, such as long-term injuries or retirements.
Player movements
Previous trades
Free agency
Trades
List changes
Retirements
Table key
R
Rookie listed player
B
Category B Rookie listed player
Delistings
2024 national draft
2024 pre-season draft
2025 rookie draft
Category B rookie selections
Pre-season supplemental selection period
See also
References
^ Smith, Martin (23 May 2024). "Ultimate Guide to the 2024 AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft" . afl.com.au . Telstra. Retrieved 23 May 2024 .
^ a b @AFL_House (9 October 2023). "Trade paperwork lodged. Fremantle trade its Round Two pick (22) and its future Round Two pick to Port Adelaide for its future Round One pick" (Tweet ) – via Twitter .
^ a b "Bulldogs land pick No.4 in pick swap with Suns" . AFL.com.au . 9 October 2023. Retrieved 9 October 2023 .
^ Smith, Martin (10 October 2023). "Roos trade out future pick to secure Swans mid" . afl.com.au . Retrieved 19 October 2023 .
^ Smith, Martin (11 October 2023). "North lands SIXTH pick inside 25 in deal with Suns" . afl.com.au .
^ "Schultz pulls on the stripes" . collingwoodfc.com.au . 16 October 2023.
^ a b "Five picks to change hands as Soldo heads to Port" . AFL.com.au . 18 October 2023.
^ "Out-of-favour Demon finally lands at Swans" . afl.com.au . 11 October 2023.
^ a b c "Saints wrap up deal for out-of-contract Dockers wingman" . afl.com.au . 16 October 2023.
^ "Demons part with future selection to land Crows forward" . afl.com.au . 16 October 2023.
^ a b c Beveridge, Riley (18 October 2023). "Jack the Hawk: Premiership Pie traded to Hawthorn" . AFL.com.au .
^ a b "Flag hero returns to Hawks' nest, tall joins Lions" . AFL.com.au . 18 October 2023.
^ "Hawks bolster attack after landing contracted Suns tall" . AFL.com.au . 18 October 2023.
^ a b c d e f g h i j "AFL Draft Order" . AFL.com.au . 21 November 2023.
^ "Done deal: Premiership Demon traded to Bulldogs" . afl.com.au . 10 October 2023. Retrieved 10 October 2023 .
^ a b c d e "Former top-10 picks on the move in four-club trade" . AFL.com.au . 17 October 2023. Paddy Dow and Nick Coffield have joined the Saints and Bulldogs as part of a four-club deal
^ a b "Blues brothers: Sun joins younger sibling at Carlton" . AFL.com.au . 18 October 2023.
^ "Billings Dee-parts: Saint moves to Melbourne in late trade" . AFL.com.au . 18 October 2023.
^ a b "Port lands key defender, Bombers secure wingman in late trade" . AFL.com.au . 18 October 2023.
^ "Bomber out: Versatile mid-season pick joins Hawks on the buzzer" . AFL.com.au . 18 October 2023.
^ "Hawks win the Battle: Saints free agent completes move" . afl.com.au . 4 October 2024.
^ "Crows secure free agent Giant" . afl.com.au . 4 October 2024.
^ "Dees secure support for Gawn as ruck lands at fourth AFL club" . afl.com.au . 4 October 2024.
^ "Giants wait on compo pick as Perryman makes move to Pies" . afl.com.au . 4 October 2024.
^ "Versatile tall makes move from Crows to Suns" . afl.com.au . 4 October 2024.
^ "Blue boost: High-flying defender joining Carlton" . afl.com.au . 4 October 2024.
^ "Two-flag Tiger's move to Eagles confirmed" . afl.com.au . 7 October 2024.
^ "Membrey the Magpie: Ex-Saint signs on as delisted free agent" . afl.com.au . 31 October 2024. Retrieved 1 November 2024 .
^ "Former Blues forward joins Cats on two-year deal" . afl.com.au . 31 October 2024. Retrieved 1 November 2024 .
^ "Ex-Blues midfielder joins Saints as delisted free agent" . afl.com.au . 31 October 2024. Retrieved 8 November 2024 .
^ "Neal-Bullen joins Crows" . afc.com.au . 7 October 2024. Retrieved 7 October 2024 .
^ "Jack Darling: Roos land veteran forward" . nmfc.com.au . 7 October 2024. Retrieved 7 October 2024 .
^ "Tigers acquire additional first-round pick" . richmondfc.com.au . 11 October 2024. Retrieved 11 October 2024 .
^ @AFL_House (11 October 2024). "Trade paperwork lodged.Carlton trade its 2024 Round 2 selection (currently 34) and 2024 Round 4 selection (currently 66) to Brisbane for its 2024 Round 4 selection (currently 73) and 2025 Round 2 selection in the 2024 and 2025 Telstra AFL Drafts respectively" (Tweet ) – via Twitter .
^ @AFL_House (11 October 2024). "Paperwork approved. Carlton trade its 2025 Round 1 selection and 2025 Round 2 selection (tied to Carlton) to Hawthorn for its 2024 Round 1 selection (currently 14) in the 2024 and 2025 Telstra AFL Drafts respectively" (Tweet ) – via Twitter .
^ "Crows, Demons complete pick swap as pick 9 deal looms" . afl.com.au . 14 October 2024.
^ @AFL_House (14 October 2024). "Paperwork approved" (Tweet ) – via Twitter .
^ @AFL_House (15 October 2024). "Three club trade approved" (Tweet ) – via Twitter .
^ @RileyBev (14 October 2024). "We have another pick swap.St Kilda is sending Pick 27 to Brisbane for Picks 32 and 45" (Tweet ) – via Twitter .
^ "Mega deal done! Five players move in three-club trade" . afl.com.au . 15 October 2024.
^ Beveridge, Riley (15 October 2024). "Looking Sharp: Hard-running Lion joins Demons" . afl.com.au .
^ Twomey, Callum (16 October 2024). " 'Exactly what we need': Freo secures Bolton, Tigers get draft boost" . afl.com.au .
^ "Rioli set to get move to Suns as Tigers get another draft boost" . afl.com.au . 16 October 2024.
^ "Into the Crows' nest: Giants midfielder finally joins Adelaide" . afl.com.au . 16 October 2024.
^ "Dog finds new home: Roos get Daniel in late deal" . afl.com.au . 16 October 2024.
^ "New Roos: Swans veteran, youngster move to North" . afl.com.au . 16 October 2024.
^ "Eagles get draft boost as Hawks land key defender" . afl.com.au . 16 October 2024.
^ "Four-club, three-player trade lands on the buzzer" . afl.com.au . 16 October 2024.
^ "Stringer lands at GWS after deal 'revived' at last minute" . afl.com.au . 16 October 2024.
^ @AFL_House (8 November 2024). "Paperwork approved. Brisbane Lions trade its 2024 Round 3 selection (currently 60) and its 2024 Round 4 selection (currently 66) to Collingwood for its 2024 Round 3 selection (currently 58) in the 2024 Telstra AFL Draft" (Tweet ) – via Twitter .
^ Twomey, Callum (22 February 2024). "Beloved Demon retires after long concussion history" . AFL.com.au . Retrieved 22 February 2024 . Premiership Demon Angus Brayshaw has been medically retired after concussion suffered in 2023 qualifying final
^ Gabelich, Josh (16 April 2024). "Premiership Pie retires after concussion advice" . AFL.com.au . Retrieved 16 April 2024 . Collingwood defender calls it quits following head knock sustained in 2023 Grand Final
^ "Sloane Announces Retirement" . afc.com.au . 29 April 2024. Retrieved 29 April 2024 .
^ "O'Driscoll medically retires from football" . westernbulldogs.com.au . 14 May 2024. Retrieved 14 May 2024 .
^ "Magpie retires due to ongoing concussion symptoms" . afl.com.au . 10 July 2024.
^ "Sam Reid calls time" . sydneyswans.com.au . 14 May 2024. Retrieved 24 July 2024 .
^ Whiting, Michael (1 August 2024). "How retiring Suns 'poster boy' brought Tigers together" . afl.com.au . Retrieved 6 August 2024 .
^ "Richmond legend Dustin Martin retires, effective immediately" . afl.com.au . 6 August 2024. Retrieved 6 August 2024 .
^ Smith, Martin (6 August 2024). "Tomahawk says farewell: Top Cat announces retirement" . afl.com.au . Retrieved 6 August 2024 .
^ Schmook, Nathan (7 August 2024). "Eagles veteran retires, to get farewell game at home" . afl.com.au . Retrieved 7 August 2024 .
^ Twomey, Callum (13 August 2024). "Former Dons skipper calls time on decorated 14-year career" . afl.com.au . Retrieved 13 August 2024 .
^ Rogers, Michael (19 August 2024). "Big Ben calls time: Premiership Demon to hang up the boots" . afl.com.au . Retrieved 20 August 2024 .
^ "Three-time flag hero retires, to get farewell game against former club" . afl.com.au . 20 August 2024. Retrieved 20 August 2024 .
^ Rogers, Michael (21 August 2024). "One last flag push: Premiership Cat to retire after finals campaign" . afl.com.au . Retrieved 22 August 2024 .
^ Smith, Martin (20 August 2024). "Another triple-premiership Tiger says farewell" . afl.com.au . Retrieved 22 August 2024 .
^ Smith, Martin (21 August 2024). "Journeyman ruck retires after another horror injury" . afl.com.au . Retrieved 22 August 2024 .
^ "Another premiership Tiger retires after remarkable career" . afl.com.au . 22 August 2024. Retrieved 22 August 2024 .
^ Smith, Martin (22 August 2024). "Roos veteran retires after unique career at three clubs" . afl.com.ay . Retrieved 23 August 2024 .
^ "Dual All-Australian says farewell after 218 games" . afl.com.au . 2 September 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024 .
^ Smith, Martin (2 September 2024). "Bombers defender makes 'courageous' call to retire at 29" . afl.com.au . Retrieved 4 September 2024 .
^ Kalinic, Dejan (12 September 2024). "Three-club Lion to call time at season's end" . afl.com.au . Retrieved 12 September 2024 .
^ Kalinic, Dejan (13 September 2024). "Docker calls it quits after injury-plagued career" . afl.com.au . Retrieved 14 September 2024 .
^ Anderson, Jamie (24 September 2024). "McKenzie to holster the cannon" . portadelaidefc.com.au . Retrieved 14 September 2024 . Port Adelaide Trent McKenzie has called time on his AFL career after 165 games at the highest level.
^ " 'I've been incredibly lucky': Powerhouse Dixon calls it a day" . afl.com.au . 25 September 2024. Retrieved 14 September 2024 .
^ O'Connor, Alison (27 September 2024). "Veteran Demon and flag Bulldog calls time after 12 seasons" . afl.com.au . Retrieved 2 October 2024 .
^ O'Connor, Alison (1 October 2024). "Much-loved inaugural Giant calls time after 13 seasons" . afl.com.au . Retrieved 2 October 2024 .
^ "End of the Joe Show: Much-loved Lion calls time" . afl.com.au . 3 October 2024. Retrieved 2 October 2024 .
^ "Veteran two-club forward retires after 198 games" . afl.com.au . 7 October 2024.
^ "Dog calls time: Defender retires after 109 games for two clubs" . 21 October 2024.
^ "Former Rising Star winner retires at just 25" . 28 October 2024.
^ " 'Allow me time to return to full health': Young Eagle steps away from footy" . 31 October 2024.
^ "North sacks Thomas after AFL hands down monster ban" . afl.com.au . 22 February 2024. Retrieved 22 February 2024 . Tarryn Thomas will not play AFL in 2024 and is no longer an North Melbourne player after the League handed down a massive ban.
^ "List update: Jaiden Hunter" . EssendonFC.com.au . 16 August 2024. Retrieved 20 August 2024 . Rookie will not receive playing contract for 2025.
^ "Pies farewell Begg" . collingwoodfc.com.au . 26 August 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2024 .
^ "Hind, Baldwin, Wanganeen not offered playing contracts" . essendonfc.com.au . 26 August 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2024 .
^ "Melbourne farewell duo of talls" . melbournefc.com.au . 27 August 2024. Retrieved 27 August 2024 .
^ "Saints farewell four following list changes" . saints.com.au . 27 August 2024. Retrieved 28 August 2024 .
^ "Saints delist two-time club champion after 211 games" . afl.com.au . 28 August 2024. Retrieved 28 August 2024 .
^ "Rookie success story, former Roo among SIX Suns delistings" . afl.com.au . 4 September 2024. Retrieved 4 September 2024 .
^ "End of the Day: Inaugural Sun not offered new deal" . afl.com.au . 5 September 2024. Retrieved 5 September 2024 .
^ "Veteran forward among four Dockers delistings - AFL" . afl.com.au . 11 September 2024.
^ "Carlton confirms list changes" . carltonfc.com.au . 13 September 2024.
^ "North Melbourne confirms four list changes" . nmfc.com.au . 20 September 2024.
^ "Premiership pair among SEVEN axed by Cats" . afl.com.au . 24 September 2024.
^ "Young Giants wingman axed after eight AFL games" . afl.com.au . 20 September 2024.
^ "Ex Cat one of two players delisted by Hawthorn" . afl.com.au . 19 September 2024.
^ "Ex Geelong forward one of three Eagles delisted" . afl.com.au . 19 September 2024.
^ "Dogs delist injury-hit rookie, two-game midfielder" . afl.com.au . 16 September 2024.
^ "Port Adelaide list update" . portadelaidefc.com.au . 26 September 2024. Retrieved 26 September 2024 .
^ "Dockers winger axed as off-season changes continue" . afl.com.au . 1 October 2024. Retrieved 2 October 2024 .
^ "Crows announce list changes" . Adelaide Football Club. 4 October 2024. Retrieved 4 October 2024 .
^ "Lions cut three as Irish defender decides to head home" . afl.com.au . 4 October 2024. Retrieved 4 October 2024 .
^ "Swans cut three after run to Grand Final" . afl.com.au . 6 October 2024. Retrieved 8 October 2024 .
^ "Bulldog's trade call, Cats pair to go on, Tigers eye Lions deal" . afl.com.au . 8 October 2024.
^ "Demons delist veteran defender after injury-hit stint" . afl.com.au . 17 October 2024.
^ "Swans axe ruck after two AFL games, pair sign new deals" . afl.com.au . 17 October 2024.
^ "Injury-hit big man, former Saint among three Pies delisted" . afl.com.au . 17 October 2024.
^ "Bombers delist former top-10 pick after two seasons" . 18 October 2024.
^ "Former Lion, mid-season pick-up among three cut by Eagles" . afl.com.au . 18 October 2024.
^ "Former top-10 pick, pre-season recruit among three Hawks axed" . afl.com.au . 18 October 2024.
^ "Bulldogs delist one-game small forward" . 19 October 2024.
^ "Port Adelaide farewells a further five" . 21 October 2024.
^ "Another Eagle axed as defender leaves nest" . 21 October 2024.
^ "Cats delist untried Category B rookie" . 22 October 2024.
^ "Blues delist three, duo offered train-on chance" . 22 October 2024.
^ "Lions cut defender in 'tough decision', rookie-list promise for duo" . 23 October 2024.
^ "Tigers pair delisted, ex-basketballer to get another chance" . 23 October 2024.
^ "Dons delist father-son forward after two seasons" . 23 October 2024.
^ "Second-round pick, No.1 rookie delisted by Kangaroos" . 23 October 2024.
^ "Dockers forward delisted, young ruck victim of list squeeze" . 25 October 2024.
^ "Thank you, Skunk: Membrey's Saints chapter comes to a close" . saints.com.au . 28 October 2024. Retrieved 29 October 2024 .
^ "Saints confirm further list changes" . saints.com.au . 29 October 2024. Retrieved 29 October 2024 .
^ "Untried forward delisted as Hawks continue list changes" . 29 October 2024.
^ "Pies to give duo another chance after surprise delistings" . 29 October 2024. The Pies have delisted Oleg Markov and Ash Johnson, but have committed to taking the pair in the Rookie Draft
^ "Veteran Swans set for another chance after delistings, rookie signs on" . 30 October 2023.
^ "Roos cut versatile tall but commit to rookie lifeline" . 31 October 2024.
^ "Three-time flag Hawk delisted in 'selfless' move to rookie spot" . 31 October 2024.
^ "Trio of Giants set for another chance after delistings" . 31 October 2024.
^ "Saints delist injury-riddled mid after four years" . 31 October 2024.
^ "Demon cops four-year ban for cocaine use and trafficking" . 1 November 2024.
^ "Crows make rookie draft commitment to delisted pair" . 4 November 2024.
^ "Blues secure talented Irish youngsters" . CarltonFC.com.au . 18 August 2023. Welcome to Carlton, Rob Monahan and Matt Duffy.
^ Riley Beveridge (11 December 2023). "Injured Irishman still committed to Blues, eyes 2025 start" . AFL. Retrieved 13 December 2023 .
^ "Bombers welcome Nguyen" . essendonfc.com.au . 22 November 2024. Retrieved 25 November 2024 .
^ "Cats secure Burke as Category B rookie" . GeelongCats.com.au . 31 October 2024. Geelong has signed exciting young Irish talent Cillian Burke as a Category B rookie ahead of the 2025 AFL season.
^ "Zak Evans signs with the SUNS" . goldcoastfc.com.au . 21 July 2024. Retrieved 25 November 2024 .
^ "SUNS add three more players in rookie draft" . goldcoastfc.com.au . 22 November 2024. Retrieved 25 November 2024 .
^ McKirdy, Lachlan (24 November 2024). "A 'Foreign' AFL Affair Pays Off" . The Sunday Telegraph . p. 68.
^ "Hawks add pair of Category B rookies" . hawthornfc.com.au . 30 October 2024. Retrieved 25 November 2024 .
^ a b Clark, Jackson (25 November 2024). "Malakai Champion, Ricky Mentha set to embark on AFL journeys" .
^ "Rookie Moss to join Power list" . PortAdelaideFC.com.au . 18 July 2024. Jacob Moss will join Port Adelaide's AFL list as a category B rookie in 2025.
^ "Electric small forward Benny Barrett joins Port Adelaide" . portadelaidefc.com.au . 22 November 2024. Retrieved 25 November 2024 .
^ "Saints land Irishman as Category B rookie to add to draft haul" . AFL.com.au . 22 November 2024.
^ a b "Dons sign ex-Lion, Narkle a Docker, Dogs to trial VFL champ" . afl.com.au . 25 November 2024. Retrieved 25 November 2024 .
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