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AFL clubs prepare for draft with potential player movements

AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 3:09 AM

Last updated Oct 28, 2026

AFL clubs prepare for draft with potential player movements
Summary

The AFL off-season is heating up as clubs prepare for the Telstra AFL Draft and Telstra Pre-Season Rookie Draft next month. Although the trade period has concluded, teams are making list adjustments and considering player movements, including signing delisted free agents. Clubs can also swap picks as they target top young talent. Ongoing interviews, such as the Bombers meeting with a father-son prospect from Carlton, point to strategic planning for the upcoming season.

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  • •Clubs are preparing for the Telstra AFL Draft next month.
  • •Teams can complete pick swaps to enhance draft positioning.
  • •Delisted players can be signed as free agents before the pre-season.
  • •Bombers interview a father-son prospect from Carlton.
Latest Updates
  • 3:09 AMAFL — Off-season watch: Bombers interview Blues father-son prospect, catch up with WA gun
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