Dates confirmed for 2025 AFL and AFLW Trade and Draft period

The AFL today wrote to all clubs to advise the key dates for the 2025 AFL and AFLW Trade and Draft period.

By SUNS Media

2 days ago

The AFL today wrote to all clubs to advise the key dates for the 2025 AFL and AFLW Trade and Draft period.

The 2025 Mid-Season Rookie Draft will be held on Wednesday, May 28.

The AFL Free Agency period commences on Friday, October 3 and will run until Friday, October 10.

The 2025 Continental Tyres AFL Trade Period will commence on Monday, October 6 and will run until Wednesday, October 15.

Round One of the 2025 Telstra AFL Draft will be held on Wednesday, November 19 followed by the remaining rounds of the Draft on Thursday, November 20.

The AFLW Trade Period is Thursday, December 4 - Wednesday, December 10 with the national draft to be held on Monday, December 15.

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