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Players return to training as AFL pre-season begins

AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 5:10 AM

Last updated Nov 9, 2026

Players return to training as AFL pre-season begins
Summary

Pre-season training for the 2027 AFL season commenced on November 9, 2026, for players from clubs that did not reach the finals. Teams including Essendon, Richmond, and Greater Western Sydney have begun preparations, featuring first-to-fourth-year players. This reactivation comes just 44 days after Brisbane's Grand Final victory over Fremantle. The Telstra AFL Draft is scheduled for November 19-20, when many new players will join the training squads over the next fortnight.

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Key Details
  • •Pre-season training started on November 9 for non-finalist teams.
  • •Brisbane claimed the Grand Final title 44 days prior.
  • •The Telstra AFL Draft is set for November 19-20.
  • •Training sessions feature players like Tom Green and Noah Balta.
  • •New team rosters will emerge as players join following the draft.
Latest Updates
  • 5:10 AMAFL — They're back! Pre-season resumes as players hit the track
What they're saying
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Check out some of the pre-season action as clubs returned to hit the track on Monday

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