The AFLW draft has been scheduled for Monday, December 18, and a live ceremony at Marvel Stadium will welcome the newest class of female football players to the league.
Prospective draft picks will once more have the option to nominate for a national pool, making them available for selection by any of the 18 AFLW clubs.
Additionally, prospects can suggest the draft pool for their home state.
Players can switch clubs during the trade period, which runs from Thursday, December 7 through Thursday, December 14, before the draft. There won’t be a preferential signing period like there was last year.
But before the focus turns to the 2024 season, 2023’s best and brightest will be crowned at the W Awards on Monday, November 27 ahead of the 2023 NAB AFLW Grand Final on Sunday, December 3.
There’ll be no rest for clubs though, with the trade period opening just four days later.
Check out the full list of important AFLW dates below.
Key Dates
Monday, November 13 2023
- AFLW Draft Nominations Open
- Expansion U18 Talent Pathway Pre-Signing Period Open
Friday, November 17 2023
- Expansion U18 Talent Pathway Pre-Signing Period Close
Monday, November 27 2023
- 2023 W Awards
Sunday, December 3 2023
- 2023 NAB AFLW Grand Final
Friday, December 1 2023
- AFLW Draft Nominations Close
Thursday, December 7 2023
- Trade Period Opens
- Restricted Free Agency Period Opens
- Delisted Free Agency Period (1) Opens
Wednesday, December 13 2023
- Delisted Free Agency Period (1) Closes
Thursday, December 14 2023
- Trade Period Closes (2pm AEDT)
- Restricted Free Agency Period Closes
Friday, December 15 2023
- Delisted Free Agency Period (2) Open
Saturday, December 16 2023
- Delisted Free Agency Period (2) Closes
Sunday, December 17 2023
- AFLW Draft Order confirmed
Monday, December 18 2023
- 2023 AFLW Draft
Monday, February 5 2024
- Supplemental Selection Period Open
- Rookie Signing Period Open
Friday, March 1 2024
- Supplemental Selection Period Closes
- Rookie Signing Period Closes
