Hawthorn is set to move one step closer to completing its inaugural AFLW list at the 2022 NAB AFLW Draft on Wednesday night.
Check out all the information you need to know below.
When is the AFLW Draft?
The AFLW Draft will take place on Wednesday June 29 at 7pm AEST. Hawthorn fans can watch the draft unfold live and free on womens.afl.
Why is the AFLW a state-based draft and how does it work?
Due to the semi-professional nature of AFLW, it’s hard for players to move across the country on a part-time basis. In a state-based draft, players nominate which zone they would like to play AFLW in - it might not always be their home state or region. For example, if a player nominates New South Wales as their preferred zone, they can only be drafted by clubs in New South Wales. Players can only nominate one zone.
What zones can players nominate for?
Victoria, Tasmania (North Melbourne)- must reside in Tasmania, South Australia, Western Australia, Gold Coast only, Brisbane only, Queensland, New South Wales and international.
What picks does Hawthorn have?
Hawthorn has picks 1, 3, 5, 6, 11, 12 and 13 in the Victorian pool of the draft. These picks translate to 2, 6, 9, 10, 22, 25 and 26 in a national sense.
What is Hawthorn’s draft strategy?
The Hawks are focused on picking the best talent available to complement our already strong AFLW list and continue our journey into the competition.
How will AFLW draftees balance their schooling with footy?
Draftees who are still completing Year 12 will be able to play AFLW this season but with a few contingencies in place. Firstly, they will be known as “development players” and will need to work with a newly appointed AFLW player engagement manager, their school and their parent/ carer to create an engagement plan to help balance school and footy. These plans will be catered to each individual, as some may be looking to maximise their ATAR while others may want to finish Year 12 through an alternative route. In terms of training, development players will have to attend one training session a week with one optional session also available. When it comes to playing, a call is dependent on a conversation between the club and the player development manager. Once a player has graduated, they can rejoin the full AFLW program.
What is the final draft order?
ROUND ONE
1. Sydney
2. Hawthorn
3. Port Adelaide
4. Essendon
5. Sydney
6. Hawthorn
7. Port Adelaide
8. Essendon
9. Hawthorn
10. Hawthorn
11. Sydney
12. Sydney
13. Sydney
14. West Coast
15. West Coast
16. St Kilda
17. Carlton
18. Carlton
19. Gold Coast
20. GWS
21. Western Bulldogs
22. Hawthorn
23. Port Adelaide
24. West Coast
25. Hawthorn
26. Hawthorn
27. Fremantle
28. North Melbourne
29. Western Bulldogs
30. Collingwood
31. Port Adelaide
32. Essendon
33. Geelong
34. Gold Coast
35. Essendon
36. West Coast
ROUND TWO
37. Western Bulldogs
38. Richmond
39. North Melbourne
40. Adelaide
41. Brisbane
42. Geelong
43. West Coast
44. Melbourne
45. Port Adelaide
46. Essendon
47. West Coast
48. Carlton
ROUND THREE
49. Melbourne
50. North Melbourne
51. North Melbourne
52. Gold Coast
53. West Coast
54. North Melbourne
55. Geelong
56. Collingwood
57. Brisbane
58. Richmond
59. Fremantle
60. Richmond
61. Port Adelaide
62. Essendon
ROUND FOUR
63. St Kilda
64. GWS
65. Gold Coast
66. GWS
67. Carlton
68. Western Bulldogs
69. Adelaide
70. Brisbane
71. Adelaide
72. Melbourne
73. Essendon
ROUND FIVE
74. St Kilda
75. GWS
76. Collingwood
77. Fremantle
78. Brisbane
79. Melbourne
80. Port Adelaide
ROUND SIX
81. St Kilda
82. GWS
83. Fremantle
ROUND SEVEN
84. GWS
85. Fremantle
ROUND EIGHT
86. GWS
ROUND NINE
87. GWS
