The 2023 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 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

References

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