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Here are the key dates to note down in your calendar as we launch into the 2023 Trade and Draft period.

Date Event
October 6 - October 16 AFL Free Agency Period
October 9 - October 18 Continental AFL Trade Period
November 20 - 21 NAB AFL National Draft 
November 22 NAB AFL Pre-Season and Rookie Drafts 
November 13 First to fourth-year players return for pre-season
November 27 Five-plus year players return for pre-season

Stay up to date with all the latest Hawthorn news, trade rumours, draft predictions, re-signings, delistings, retirements and more with our 2023 Trade and Draft Hub, brought to you by Trilogy Funds.