The 2023 AFL draft will consist of the various periods where the 18 clubs in the
Australian Football League
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(AFL) can 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.
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
Previously traded selections
Free agency
Trades
List changes
Retirements
Delistings
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
which included:
* 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
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2023 AFL Women's supplementary draft
The 2023 AFL Women's supplementary draft was the draft that enabled the 18 clubs in the AFL Women's competition to recruit overage players prior to the 2023 AFL Women's season
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2023 AFL Women's draft
The 2023 AFL Women's draft was the annual draft that enabled the 18 clubs in the AFL Women's (AFLW) competition to recruit players prior to the 2024 AFL Women's season. It was held on 18 December 2023.
Player movement period
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References
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