Draft for the Australian Football League
The 2023 AFL draft consisted of the various periods where the 18 clubs in the Australian Football League (AFL) could trade and recruit players during and following the completion of the 2023 AFL season .
Key dates
2023 mid-season rookie draft
The mid-season draft was held after the conclusion of Round 11 of the 2023 AFL season on 31 May.[ 2]
Player movements
Previously traded selections
Free agency
Trades
List changes
Retirements
Table key
R Rookie listed player
B Category B Rookie listed player
Delistings
Table key
R Rookie listed player
B Category B Rookie listed player
North Melbourne concessions
For the second year in a row, due to the club's poor on-field results since 2020, the AFL announced draft concessions for North Melbourne [ 147]
One end-of-first round selection in the 2023 AFL Draft (currently pick 22)
Two end-of-first round selections in the 2024 AFL Draft (currently picks 19 and 20)
The continuation of two extra Category A Rookie list spots.
2023 national draft
Rookie elevations
2023 pre-season draft
2024 rookie draft
Category B rookie selections
Pre-season supplemental selection period
See also
References
^ "AFL confirms dates for 2023 AFL Trade and Draft period" . AFL.com.au . AFL Media . 11 August 2023. Retrieved 11 August 2023 .^ Twomey, Callum (22 April 2022). "Mid-season draft locked in: Which clubs have a list spot?" . afl.com.au . Telstra. Retrieved 22 April 2022 . ^ a b c d "Jackson gets his trade wish while another Demon joins GWS" . AFL.com.au . Telstra . 10 October 2022. Luke Jackson has got his wish to join Fremantle after the Dockers secured a deal with Melbourne, with Toby Bedford landing at GWS ^ a b c d e f Twomey, Callum (10 October 2022). "Done deal: Horne-Francis, Rioli land at Port in four-club mega trade" . AFL.com.au . Telstra . ^ "Hopper lands at Richmond" . RichmondFC.com.au . Telstra . 11 October 2022. Richmond has completed a trade with GWS, bringing Jacob Hopper to the Club. ^ a b c d e f "Dunkley Joins the Den" . Lions.com.au . Telstra . 12 October 2022. Josh Dunkley is officially a Brisbane Lions player. ^ a b c d |"Dockers duo to join Kangaroos as deal reached" . AFL.com.au . Telstra . 4 October 2022. The Kangaroos have agreed a deal to secure Dockers pair Griffin Logue and Darcy Tucker
^ a b @AFL_House (7 October 2022). "Trade paperwork lodged. The Geelong Cats trade its Round Two Selection (38), its Round Three Selections (48, 55), its 2023 Round Two Selection, and its 2023 Round Four Selection to the Brisbane Lions for its Round Two Selection (25)" (Tweet ) – via Twitter . ^ "Rory Lobb arrives at the Kennel" . WesternBulldogs.com.au . Telstra . 12 October 2022. Rory Lobb is officially a Bulldog after the Club successfully brokered a trade deal with the Fremantle Dockers ^ a b "Jaeger-bomb: Hawks mid joins Freo, Meek lands at Hawthorn" . AFL.com.au . Telstra . 12 October 2022. Jaeger O'Meara has landed at a third club, while Lloyd Meek has been traded to Hawthorn ^ @AFL_House (21 October 2022). "Trade paperwork lodged. North Melbourne trade its Round Four Selection (59) and Future Round Two Selection to the Adelaide Crows for its Round Two Selection (23)" (Tweet ) – via Twitter . ^ a b ^ @CollingwoodFC (29 November 2022). "We've swapped pick 30 for a second round selection in next year's draft" (Tweet ) – via Twitter . ^ a b c @Adelaide_FC (29 November 2022). "We've complete a pick swap with the @GoldCoastSUNS 🔄" (Tweet ) – via Twitter . ^ "New Blue: Dockers wingman lands at third club with Carlton switch" . AFL.com.au . Telstra . 4 October 2022. Wingman Blake Acres has landed at his third AFL club, joining Carlton from Fremantle ^ a b c "Rankine joins Crows" . AFC.com.au . Telstra . 10 October 2022. Adelaide finalised a deal with Gold Coast on Monday ^ "Sun for a steal: Cats pick up mid, No.7 pick in high-priced deal" . AFL.com.au . Telstra . 11 October 2022. Jack Bowes has officially made his way to Geelong ^ @Adelaide_FC (29 November 2022). "All moved pretty quick there! Pick trade with Brisbane was: Crows get: Pick 50, Lions get: Future third round (tied to Geelong)" (Tweet ) – via Twitter . ^ "Frampton comes alive at a third club with Pies trade" . AFL.com.au . Telstra . 11 October 2022. Collingwood lands another trade target with deal done on Crows ruck-turned-defender ^ "Lach-ed in: Demons swoop on Bulldogs gun Hunter" . AFL.com.au . Telstra . 12 October 2022. The Western Bulldogs and Melbourne have organised a trade for experienced midfielder Lachie Hunter to join the Dees ^ @NMFCOfficial (28 November 2022). "We have agreed to a swap of picks with the @brisbanelions ahead of our first selection 🔀" (Tweet ) – via Twitter . ^ @HawthornFC (28 November 2022). "We've moved up this year's draft order, whilst also strengthening our hand for next year after this trade with the Lions. 💪" (Tweet ) – via Twitter . ^ "Ben Long joins the SUNS" . GoldCoastFC.com.au . Telstra . 5 October 2022. The Gold Coast SUNS have acquired the services of 25-year-old Ben Long after a trade was secured with St Kilda today. ^ "Dockers set to boost forward depth by signing Suns tall" . AFL.com.au . Telstra . 6 October 2022. Fremantle is poised to secure Josh Corbett from the Suns, but a deal for wingman Jeremy Sharp has stalled ^ @AFL_House (21 October 2022). "Trade paperwork lodged. The Brisbane Lions trade its Round Three Selection (56) to the Adelaide Crows for its Future Round Four Selection (tied to Fremantle)" (Tweet ) – via Twitter . ^ "Bombers bring in Blue to boost midfield depth" . AFL.com.au . Telstra . 10 October 2022. The Bombers have landed Will Setterfield from the Blues ^ "Jack Joins the Den" . Lions.com.au . Telstra . 11 October 2022. Jack Gunston is now a Brisbane Lion ^ ^ "Francis becomes a Swan" . SydneySwans.com.au . Telstra . 12 October 2022. Aaron Francis will pull on the red and white in 2023, with the Sydney Swans securing a trade with Essendon for the versatile swingman on the final day of the Continental Tyres AFL Trade Period. ^ "Dees love Schache: Bulldogs forward makes Melbourne move" . AFL.com.au . Telstra . 12 October 2022. Josh Schache has been traded to Melbourne in exchange for a future fourth-round pick ^ @AFL_House (15 November 2022). "Trade paperwork lodged. North Melbourne trade its Round Three Selection (43) to Fremantle for its Future Round Four Selection (tied to Hawthorn)" (Tweet ) – via Twitter . ^ "Jordon joins Sydney" . 6 October 2023. We're please to announce we've signed a new recruit with James Jordon to don the red and white. ^ "Going west: Giants free agent lands at Eagles" . 6 October 2023.^ "Done deal: Dockers defender moves to Sydney" . 8 October 2023.^ "Lions sign Crow to strengthen defence, compo pick confirmed" . 9 October 2023.^ "Goldy a Don: Goldstein joins the Bombers" . 9 October 2023.^ "Roos compo pick confirmed as Big Ben becomes a Bomber" . 10 October 2023.^ "Bombers land third free agent as Saint makes move" . 13 October 2023.^ "Kangaroos sign key defender as delisted free agent" . 13 October 2023.^ "DONE DEAL: Fremantle sign key defender Oscar McDonald" . 1 November 2023.^ "Naismith becomes a Tiger" . 1 November 2023.^ "Orazio arrives at IKON" . 3 November 2023.^ @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 . ^ "Bulldogs land pick No.4 in pick swap with Suns" . AFL.com.au . 9 October 2023. Retrieved 9 October 2023 .^ "Done deal: Premiership Demon traded to Bulldogs" . afl.com.au . 10 October 2023. Retrieved 10 October 2023 .^ "Roos trade out future pick to secure Swans mid" . afl.com.au . 10 October 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023 .^ "Dees land Suns' prized pick No.11 in huge pick swap" . afl.com.au . 11 October 2023. Retrieved 11 October 2023 .^ "Crows pick up versatile tall, pick 14 in deal with Suns" . afl.com.au . 11 October 2023.^ "North lands SIXTH pick inside 25 in deal with Suns" . afl.com.au . 11 October 2023.^ "Out-of-favour Demon finally lands at Swans" . afl.com.au . 11 October 2023.^ "Swans secure Adams" . sydneyswans.com.au . 11 October 2023.^ "North lands a Fish: Defender jumps from Blues to Roos" . afl.com.au . 11 October 2023.^ "Dees bring in tall from Lions after Grundy departure" . afl.com.au . 13 October 2023.^ "On the move: Hawks, Eagles agree to trade for speedy forward" . afl.com.au . 14 October 2023.^ "Bigoa Nyuon: Roos secure versatile tall in Tiger trade" . nmfc.com.au . 16 October 2023.^ "Schultz pulls on the stripes" . collingwoodfc.com.au . 16 October 2023.^ "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.^ "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 ^ "Five picks to change hands as Soldo heads to Port" . AFL.com.au . 18 October 2023.^ "Jack the Hawk: Premiership Pie traded to Hawthorn" . AFL.com.au . 18 October 2023.^ "The Sweet stuff: Port boost ruck stocks with Bulldogs tall" . AFL.com.au . 18 October 2023.^ "Power move: Port lands big Cat to bolster defence" . AFL.com.au . 18 October 2023.^ "Blues brothers: Sun joins younger sibling at Carlton" . AFL.com.au . 18 October 2023.^ "Forward gets his move, joins Tigers from Hawks" . AFL.com.au . 18 October 2023.^ "Billings Dee-parts: Saint moves to Melbourne in late trade" . AFL.com.au . 18 October 2023.^ "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.^ "Bomber out: Versatile mid-season pick joins Hawks on the buzzer" . AFL.com.au . 18 October 2023.^ "Port lands key defender, Bombers secure wingman in late trade" . AFL.com.au . 18 October 2023.^ "Former top-10 Crow walks away after losing passion to play" . AFL.com.au . 9 January 2023. Retrieved 9 January 2023 .^ "Triple-flag Tiger in shock retirement, 17 days from R1" . AFL.com.au . 27 February 2023. Retrieved 27 February 2023 .^ "Tarrant announces AFL retirement" . Richmond . Retrieved 13 July 2023 . Robbie Tarrant has announced his retirement from AFL football effective immediately, ending a stellar 16-year career across two clubs ^ "Club great to retire at season's end" . North Melbourne . Retrieved 28 July 2023 . North Melbourne great and former club captain Jack Ziebell will call time on his playing career at the end of the current AFL season ^ "BYE BYE, BUDDY: Lance Franklin announces his retirement" . afl.com.au . 31 July 2023. Retrieved 31 July 2023 . Lance Franklin has announced his retirement from the AFL, effective immediately ^ "Bunga prepares to call time" . West Coast . Retrieved 1 August 2023 . Games record holder Shannon Hurn will hang up the boots at the end of the 2023 season ^ "Repeated concussions force Hawk to retire, aged 24" . afl.com.au . 1 August 2023. Retrieved 1 August 2023 . Hawthorn ruckman Max Lynch has retired ^ " . afl.com.au . 2 August 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2023 . Aaron Hall has announced his retirement after 12 seasons across two clubs ^ "Phillips calls time on AFL career" . essendonfc.com.au . 8 August 2023. Retrieved 8 August 2023 .^ "Inspiring skipper 'Boots' to retire" . westcoasteagles.com.au . 8 August 2023. Retrieved 8 August 2023 . The 2018 Norm Smith medallist's decorated career will come to a close at the end of this season ^ "Dual Syd Barker medallist set for final farewell" . nmfc.com.au . 8 August 2023. Retrieved 8 August 2023 . North Melbourne champion and much-loved fan favourite Ben Cunnington has announced his retirement from the AFL ^ "Premiership Cat calls time on illustrious AFL career" . geelongcats.com.au . 10 August 2023. Retrieved 10 August 2023 . Isaac Smith will hang up the boots at the end of the Cats' 2023 season ^ "Tigers' triple-flag skipper to call it quits at season's end" . afl.com.au . 10 August 2023. Retrieved 10 August 2023 . Trent Cotchin will retire at the end of the 2023 season, drawing the curtain on one of the great Richmond careers ^ "Concussion forces former No.1 pick into early retirement" . afl.com.au . 14 August 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2023 . After 63 AFL games at two clubs, Paddy McCartin has announced his retirement due to concussion issues ^ " . afl.com.au . 14 August 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2023 . Nic Naitanui has played his final game for the Eagles, ending a decorated 15-season career ^ "So long, Jack: Tigers goalkicking great to call time" . afl.com.au . 15 August 2023. Retrieved 15 August 2023 . Jack Riewoldt will retire at the end of the season after choosing not to play on in 2024 ^ "Seedsman announces retirement" . afc.com.au . 16 August 2023. Retrieved 16 August 2023 .^ "Giants forward announces retirement after unique AFL journey" . afl.com.au . 17 August 2023. Retrieved 17 August 2023 . Daniel Lloyd has announced he will retire at the end of the 2023 season ^ " . afl.com.au . 21 August 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023 . Phil Davis has announced his retirement after 192 AFL games for two clubs ^ "Journeyman ruck retires after 13 seasons at three clubs" . afl.com.au . 22 August 2023. Retrieved 22 August 2023 . Jonathon Ceglar has announced his retirement after 110 AFL games ^ "Jonas announces his retirement" . portadelaidefc.com.au . 22 August 2023. Retrieved 22 August 2023 .^ "Dog calls it a day on career of highlights and injuries" . afl.com.au . 22 August 2023. Former Giant and Saint announces his retirement ^ "Tom Hickey calls time" . sydneyswans.com.au . 22 August 2023.^ "McDonald-Tipungwuti calls time, set for farewell game" . essendonfc.com.au . 24 August 2023.^ "Lions defender retires after concussion battle" . afl.com.au . 30 August 2023.^ "Beloved Blue to call time at season's end" . afl.com.au . 30 August 2023.^ Whiting, Michael (5 September 2023). " . Australian Football League . Retrieved 5 September 2023 . ^ "Demons defender to call time at season's end" . afl.com.au . 10 September 2023. Retrieved 11 September 2023 .^ "Dunstan checks out: Dees mid retires after 10 seasons" . afl.com.au . 19 September 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2023 .^ "Former Docker calls time on career after one year at Suns" . afl.com.au . 19 September 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2023 .^ "Blues defender calls it quits after 11 seasons and two clubs" . afl.com.au . 28 September 2023. Retrieved 28 September 2023 .^ "Premiership-winning Sun calls time on two-club AFL career" . zerohanger.com.au . 2 October 2023. Retrieved 2 October 2023 .^ "Recruit calls time on playing career" . NMFC.com.au . 3 October 2023. Retrieved 4 October 2023 .^ "Cockatoo Calls Time On Career" . Lions.com.au . 4 October 2023. Retrieved 4 October 2023 .^ a b "Port ruckman to retire, forward leaves among four more list changes" . afl.com.au . 30 October 2023. Retrieved 30 October 2023 .^ "Delisted Dog hangs up the boots after 'wild ride' . afl.com.au . 17 November 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2023 .^ "Key tall keen to play on after Bombers delisting" . afl.com.au . 24 August 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2023 .^ "Wingman to play final game for Cats, faces uncertain future" . afl.com.au . 25 August 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023 .^ "Lord, McBride, Montgomerie not offered contracts" . essendonfc.com.au . 28 August 2023. Retrieved 28 August 2023 .^ "Injured Bulldogs utility not offered new contract" . afl.com.au . 29 August 2023. Retrieved 29 August 2023 .^ "Rookie key forward axed as Tigers' list changes continue" . afl.com.au . 31 August 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2023 .^ "Dockers speedster requests trade, set for move to Victoria" . afl.com.au . 30 August 2023. Retrieved 30 August 2023 .^ "Fremantle list update" . fremantlefc.com.au . 31 August 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2023 .^ "Geelong list update" . afl.com.au . 4 September 2023. Retrieved 4 September 2023 .^ "Forward not offered new deal as Bombers' changes continue" . afl.com.au . 8 September 2023. Retrieved 11 September 2023 .^ "Bulldogs list update" . westernbulldogs.com.au . 11 September 2023. Retrieved 11 September 2023 .^ "Defender axed as Eagles' changes continue" . afl.com.au . 11 September 2023. Retrieved 12 September 2023 .^ "Big-bodied midfielder among four Saints axed" . afl.com.au . 12 September 2023. Retrieved 14 September 2023 .^ "Former Blue among five more Eagles to depart" . afl.com.au . 14 September 2023. Retrieved 14 September 2023 .^ "Dees' off-season cull begins with young utility cut" . afl.com.au . 18 September 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2023 .^ "Former first-round pick, ex-Pie among four Crows axed" . afl.com.au . 18 September 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2023 .^ "Power delist four players including experienced mid, ex-Roo" . afl.com.au . 18 September 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2023 .^ "GIANTS Farewell Duo" . GWSGiants.com.au . 25 September 2023. Retrieved 26 September 2023 .^ "Hawks axe two as Irishman flies the nest" . AFL.com.au . 26 September 2023. Retrieved 26 September 2023 .^ "Former No.1 mid-season pick among four axed by Roos" . afl.com.au . 27 September 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2023 .^ "Carlton confirm list changes" . CarltonFC.com.au . 29 September 2023. Retrieved 30 September 2023 .^ "Gold Coast SUNS announce list changes" . GoldCoastFC.com.au . 4 October 2023. Retrieved 4 October 2023 .^ "Collingwood thanks Bianco, Ruscoe, Wilson, Draper and Murley" . CollingwoodFC.com.au . 7 October 2023. Retrieved 8 October 2023 .^ "Sydney Swans make six list changes" . SydneySwans.com.au . 9 October 2023. Retrieved 9 October 2023 .^ "Dogs delist premiership midfielder McLean amid busy trade period" . afl.com.au . 13 October 2023. Retrieved 13 October 2023 .^ "Three more Hawks cut as Trade Period dust settles" . AFL.com.au . 19 October 2023. Retrieved 20 October 2023 .^ "North Melbourne announces further list changes" . NMFC.com.au . 20 October 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023 .^ "Brisbane Lions List Changes" . Lions.com.au . 20 October 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023 .^ "Demons farewell injury-hit defender after one season" . afl.com.au . 23 October 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2023 .^ "Bombers cut mid-season rookie pick-up, VFL B&F winner" . AFL.com.au . 25 October 2023. Retrieved 26 October 2023 .^ "WA wingman, injured former Giant among latest Suns cuts" . AFL.com.au . 27 October 2023. Retrieved 27 October 2023 .^ "Cats delist untried midfielder, re-sign mid-season rookie" . afl.com.au . 27 October 2023. Retrieved 29 October 2023 .^ "Magpies delist son of CEO, lock in trio for another season" . afl.com.au . 28 October 2023. Retrieved 29 October 2023 .^ "Crows cut defender but commit to rookie lifeline" . afl.com.au . 30 October 2023. Retrieved 30 October 2023 .^ "UPDATED Experienced Bulldogs cut, duo to get draft lifelines" . afl.com.au . 31 October 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023 .^ "Inaugural Giant set for lifeline after delisting" . afl.com.au . 31 October 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023 .^ "Defender delisted as Saints' changes continue" . afl.com.au . 31 October 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023 .^ "AFL List Update Melksham" . MelbourneFC.com.au . 31 October 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023 .^ "Luckless Saint to be delisted, but door open to return" . afl.com.au . 8 November 2023. Retrieved 8 November 2023 .^ "Hawks pair to get rookie lifelines after being delisted" . afl.com.au . 9 November 2023. Retrieved 9 November 2023 .^ "Crows finalise list changes" . Adelaide Football Club . 9 November 2023. Retrieved 9 November 2023 .^ "Club statement: AFL assistance package" . NMFC.com.au . Telstra Media. 26 September 2022. Retrieved 2 October 2022 . North Melbourne will receive three extra end-of-first round draft selections spread over two years as part of an assistance package determined by the AFL Commission ^ Lovett, Michael (January 2024). AFL Record Season Guide 2024 . Australian Football League [AFL]. ^ "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 . ^ "Parker signs on as rookie" . Collingwood Football Club ^ "Cats sign ex-basketballer as Category B rookie" . afl.com.au . 14 September 2023.^ O'Donoghue, Craig (31 August 2023). "Ollie Hayes-Brown: 208cm giant switches codes from Perth Wildcats basketballer to Richmond AFL-listed player" . The West Australian the original on 31 August 2023. ^ "Cork's Liam O'Connell the latest promising footballer to make move Down Under to St Kilda" . Irish Independent ^ Gabelich, Josh (15 February 2024). "Magpies sign VFL star, ex Saints mid, former Bombers tall" . Australian Football League Telstra . ^ "Sharp addition to Fremantle list" . FremantleFC.com.au . 27 November 2023. Running machine Jeremy Sharp is ready to stake his claim for a wing ^ "Dockers sign former Bomber to add to forward depth" . AFL.com.au . 15 February 2024. After being unable to crack a senior game at Essendon, a Bombers forward has found a new AFL home in the west ^ "Hawks sign VFL gun to replace sidelined defender" . afl.com.au . 18 February 2024. Ethan Phillips will continue a long-standing streak when he officially signs with Hawthorn on Monday, with the past 17 winners of VFL's best young player award earning a spot on an AFL list ^ "Dees sign familiar face under SSP rules to boost defence" . afl.com.au . 27 November 2023. Melbourne welcomes back versatile defender Marty Hore after a two-year absence ^ "Roos sign forward after three-goal intraclub display" . afl.com.au . 19 February 2024. North Melbourne has signed young forward Tyler Sellers on SSP deadline day after his strong showing last week ^ "Lefau becomes an AFL-listed Tiger" . richmondfc.com.au . 19 February 2024. Richmond has signed New Zealand-born VFL Tiger Mykelti Lefau to its AFL list as a Supplementary Selection Period addition. ^ "Ex-Hawk lands second chance at Bulldogs via SSP" . afl.com.au . 27 November 2023. Western Bulldogs sign versatile former Hawthorn defender on first day of Pre-Season Supplemental Selection Period
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