When is the AFL draft? Key dates for the 2023 trade and exchange periods
Confirmed dates for free agency, trade period, national draft and rookie draft
The AFL has confirmed the key dates for the 2023 AFL trade and draft periods.
The AFL Free Agency period begins on Friday, October 6 and runs through Friday, October 13.
The Continental Tires AFL trading season starts at 9am on Monday 9 October.
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Clubs have until 19:30 on Wednesday 18 October to exchange players.
The first round of the 2023 AFL National Draft will be played on Monday 20 November and the remaining rounds of the National Draft on Tuesday 21 November.
The Rookie Draft and Preseason Draft will be played on Wednesday, November 22nd.
Key dates for the 2023 AFL trade and draft periods
Friday, October 6
AFL restricted free agency and unrestricted free agency period begins (9am)
From Friday 6 October to Sunday 8 October
National draft combine
Sunday, October 8th
State of Victoria draft combine
Monday, October 9
Continental Tires AFL trade season begins – players and picks (9.00am)
AFL draft offers open (9am)
Friday, October 13th
AFL Restricted Free Agency and Unrestricted Free Agency period ends (5:00 p.m.). on Saturday, October 14
SA/NT State Association
Sunday, October 15th
WA State Association
Monday, October 16
AFL Restricted Free Agent Matching offer 3 day period ends (5pm)
Wednesday, October 18
Continental Tires AFL trade season closes – players and picks (7.30pm)
Monday, October 23rd
Continental Tires AFL Trade Season Opens – Picks Only (9am)
Wednesday, November 1st
AFL player cut off free agency period (1) begins (9am)
Wednesday, November 8th
AFL removed player’s free agency period (1) ends (5pm)
Friday, November 10th
AFL player cut off (2) free agency period begins (9am)
AFL removed player’s free agency period (2) ends (5pm)
Continental Tires AFL Trade Season Ends – Picks Only (5pm)
Monday, November 13th
AFL draft offers close (3pm)
Monday, November 20th
AFL National Draft – Round 1 (time and venue TBA)
Tuesday, November 21st
Continental Tires AFL Trading Period – Options Only (17:45 – 18:30)
AFL National Draft – Round 2 to go (7pm)
Promotion of Rookie to Main Roster (after completion of National Draft)
Free agency period for players removed from the AFL (3) (after completion of national draft)
Wednesday, November 22nd
AFL Pre-Season Draft (3pm)
AFL Rookie Draft (3.20pm)
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