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2013 AFL draft
General information
Dates21 November 2013
27 November 2013
LocationGold Coast Convention Centre,
Gold Coast, Queensland
NetworkFox Footy
Sponsored byNational Australia Bank
Overview
LeagueAFL
First selectionTom Boyd (Greater Western Sydney)
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The 2013 AFL draft consisted of six opportunities for player acquisitions throughout the 2013–14 Australian Football League (AFL) off-season. This included the 2013 free agency period (4–18 October), 2013 trade period (7–25 October), three separate delisted player free agency periods (1–25 November), the 2013 national draft held at the Gold Coast Convention Centre (21 November), as well as the 2014 pre-season and rookie drafts (27 November).[1]

Player movements

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Free agency

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Unrestricted free agent Matthew White moved from Richmond to Port Adelaide
Restricted free agent Lance Franklin moved from Hawthorn to Sydney
Restricted free agent Nick Dal Santo moved from St Kilda to North Melbourne
Stewart Crameri was traded from Essendon to Western Bulldogs
James Podsiadly was traded from Geelong to Adelaide
Paul Chapman was traded from Geelong to Essendon
2013 AFL free agency period signings
Player Date Free agent type Former club New club Ref
Matthew White 4 October Unrestricted Richmond Port Adelaide [2]
Colin Sylvia 4 October Unrestricted Melbourne Fremantle [3]
Eddie Betts 4 October Restricted Carlton Adelaide [4]
Lance Franklin 8 October Restricted Hawthorn Sydney [5]
Dale Thomas 9 October Restricted Collingwood Carlton [6]
Xavier Ellis 16 October Unrestricted Hawthorn West Coast [7]
Nick Dal Santo 18 October Restricted St Kilda North Melbourne [8]
Daniel Cross 1 November Delisted Western Bulldogs Melbourne [9]
Jeremy Laidler 1 November Delisted Carlton Sydney [9]
Luke McGuane 4 November Delisted Richmond Brisbane Lions [10]
Dylan Addison 7 November Delisted Western Bulldogs Greater Western Sydney [11]
Tony Armstrong 7 November Delisted Sydney Collingwood [11]
Robin Nahas 8 November Delisted Richmond North Melbourne [11]
Aidan Riley 11 November Delisted Adelaide Melbourne [12]
Tom Derickx 18 November Delisted Richmond Sydney [13]
Compensation draft picks

The following compensation draft picks were dispensed to four clubs by the AFL based on all restricted and unrestricted free agency transfers during the initial transfer window:[14]

  • Collingwood – First-round selection (pick 11)
  • Hawthorn – First-round selection (pick 19)
  • Melbourne – Second-round selection (pick 23)
  • St Kilda – Second-round selection (pick 25)

Trades

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2013 AFL trade period
Trade Player Traded from Traded to Traded for Ref
1 Shaun Hampson Carlton Richmond Pick 32 [15]
2 Ben McEvoy St Kilda Hawthorn Shane Savage
Pick 18 		[16]
3 Viv Michie Fremantle Melbourne Pick 54 [17]
4 Dom Tyson
Pick 9
Pick 53 		Greater Western Sydney Melbourne Pick 2
Pick 20
Pick 72 		[18]
5 Shane Mumford Sydney Greater Western Sydney Pick 35 [19]
6 Bernie Vince Adelaide Melbourne Pick 23 [20]
7 Pick 11
Pick 31
Pick 49 		Collingwood West Coast Pick 6
Pick 44 		[21]
8 Jesse White Sydney Collingwood Pick 44 [22]
9 Luke Delaney North Melbourne St Kilda Pick 77 [23]
10 Pick 24
Pick 59 		St Kilda Hawthorn Pick 19 [24]
11 Kurt Aylett
Shaun Edwards 		Greater Western Sydney Essendon Pick 48 [25]
12 Heath Shaw Collingwood Greater Western Sydney Taylor Adams [26]
13 Stewart Crameri Essendon Western Bulldogs Pick 26 [27]
14 Sam Docherty Brisbane Lions Carlton Pick 33 [28]
15 Elliot Yeo Brisbane Lions West Coast Pick 28 [29]
16 Jared Polec, Pick 45
Pick 21 		Brisbane Lions
Greater Western Sydney 		Port Adelaide Pick 34
Pick 14 		[30]
Pick 34
Picks 22, 48 		Port Adelaide
Greater Western Sydney 		Brisbane Lions Jared Polec, Pick 45
Pick 29
Pick 14
Pick 29 		Port Adelaide
Brisbane Lions 		Greater Western Sydney Pick 21
Picks 22, 48
17 Pick 43 Gold Coast West Coast Third-round compensation pick (2014) [31]
18 Patrick Karnezis Brisbane Lions Collingwood Jackson Paine [32]
19 Billy Longer
Pick 48 		Brisbane Lions St Kilda Pick 25
Pick 41 		[33]
20 Josh Bruce Greater Western Sydney St Kilda Pick 48 [34]
21 James Podsiadly Geelong Adelaide Pick 64 [35]
22 Josh Hunt Geelong Greater Western Sydney Pick 75 [35]
23 Paul Chapman Geelong Essendon Pick 84 [35]
24 Scott Gumbleton Essendon Fremantle Pick 55 [36]
25 Trent West Geelong Brisbane Lions Pick 41 [37]
26 Sam Darley Greater Western Sydney Western Bulldogs Pick 78 [38]
27 Andrejs Everitt
Pick 39 		Sydney Carlton Pick 32 [39]

Note: The numbering of the draft picks in this trades table is based on the original order at the time of the trade. The number of the pick may have changed due to the allocation of Free Agency compensation picks or clubs not using later picks.[40]

Retirements and delistings

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Name Club Date Notes
Martin Mattner Sydney 6 June 2013 Retired due to chronic injury troubles[41]
Graham Johncock Adelaide 1 July 2013 Retired, citing fatigue[42]
Chad Cornes Greater Western Sydney 3 July 2013 Retired, due to ongoing knee injury[43]
Ben Johnson Collingwood 15 July 2013 Retired, due to ongoing injuries[44]
Mitch Morton Sydney 2 August 2013 Retired[45]
Dean Brogan Greater Western Sydney 14 August 2013 Retired, effective season's end[46]
Adam Selwood West Coast 15 August 2013 Retired, effective at season's end[47]
Mark Nicoski West Coast 15 August 2013 Retired, effective at season's end[47]
Joel Macdonald Melbourne 16 August 2013 Retired, due to ongoing injury issues[48]
Aaron Davey Melbourne 20 August 2013 Retired, effective at season's end[49]
Brett Ebert Port Adelaide 21 August 2013 Retired, due to ongoing injury issues[50]
Jason Blake St Kilda 25 August 2013 Retired, effective at season's end[51]
Justin Koschitzke St Kilda 25 August 2013 Retired, effective at season's end[51]
Stephen Milne St Kilda 25 August 2013 Retired, effective at season's end[51]
Jude Bolton Sydney 26 August 2013 Retired, effective season's end[52]
Andrew Embley West Coast 28 August 2013 Retired, effective at season's end[53]
Shane Tuck Richmond 29 August 2013 Retired, effective at season's end[54]
David Hille Essendon 29 August 2013 Retired, effective at season's end[55]
Nathan Lovett-Murray Essendon 29 August 2013 Retired, effective at season's end[55]
Daniel Cross Western Bulldogs 29 August 2013 Delisted[56]
David Rodan Melbourne 30 August 2013 Retired due to injury, effective immediately[57]
Ashton Hams West Coast 1 September 2013 Retired[58]
Brad Dick West Coast 1 September 2013 Retired[58]
Jacob Gillbee Gold Coast 2 September 2013 Delisted[59]
Kyal Horsley Gold Coast 2 September 2013 Delisted[59]
Liam Patrick Gold Coast 2 September 2013 Delisted[59]
Maverick Weller Gold Coast 2 September 2013 Delisted[59]
Joel Wilkinson Gold Coast 2 September 2013 Delisted[59]
Luke Davis Essendon 3 September 2013 Delisted[60]
Hal Hunter Essendon 3 September 2013 Delisted[60]
Nick Lower Western Bulldogs 3 September 2013 Delisted[61]
Lukas Markovic Western Bulldogs 3 September 2013 Delisted[61]
Patrick Veszpremi Western Bulldogs 3 September 2013 Delisted[61]
Setanta Ó hAilpín Greater Western Sydney 4 September 2013 Delisted[62]
Bret Thornton Greater Western Sydney 4 September 2013 Delisted[62]
Gerald Ugle Greater Western Sydney 4 September 2013 Delisted[62]
Josh Growden Greater Western Sydney 4 September 2013 Delisted[62]
Joe Redfern Greater Western Sydney 4 September 2013 Delisted[62]
Benjamin Speight North Melbourne 5 September 2013 Delisted[63]
Cameron Richardson North Melbourne 5 September 2013 Delisted[63]
Darren Jolly Collingwood 10 September 2013 Delisted[63]
Alan Didak Collingwood 10 September 2013 Delisted[63]
Andrew Krakouer Collingwood 10 September 2013 Delisted[63]
Jordan Russell Collingwood 10 September 2013 Delisted[63]
Ben Richmond Collingwood 10 September 2013 Delisted[63]
Michael Hartley Collingwood 10 September 2013 Delisted[63]
James Sellar Melbourne 11 September 2013 Delisted[64]
Josh Tynan Melbourne 11 September 2013 Delisted[64]
Troy Davis Melbourne 11 September 2013 Delisted[64]
Tom Gillies Melbourne 11 September 2013 Delisted[64]
Tom Couch Melbourne 11 September 2013 Delisted[64]
Jared Brennan Gold Coast 12 September 2013 Retired[65]
Nathan Blee Port Adelaide 16 September 2013 Delisted[66]
Nick Salter Port Adelaide 16 September 2013 Delisted[66]
Daniel Stewart Port Adelaide 16 September 2013 Delisted[66]
Matt Thomas Port Adelaide 16 September 2013 Delisted[66]
Danny Butcher Port Adelaide 16 September 2013 Delisted[66]
Justin Hoskin Port Adelaide 16 September 2013 Delisted[66]
Darren Pfeiffer Port Adelaide 16 September 2013 Delisted[66]
Callum Bartlett Brisbane Lions 16 September 2013 Delisted[67]
Richard Newell Brisbane Lions 16 September 2013 Delisted[67]
Niall McKeever Brisbane Lions 16 September 2013 Delisted[67]
Stephen Wrigley Brisbane Lions 16 September 2013 Delisted[67]
Jeremy Laidler Carlton 19 September 2013 Delisted[68]
Aaron Joseph Carlton 19 September 2013 Delisted[68]
Luke Mitchell Carlton 19 September 2013 Delisted[68]
Patrick McCarthy Carlton 19 September 2013 Delisted[68]
Marcus Davies Carlton 19 September 2013 Delisted[68]
Rhys O'Keeffe Carlton 19 September 2013 Delisted[68]
Frazer Dale Carlton 19 September 2013 Delisted[68]
Andrew Collins Carlton 19 September 2013 Delisted[68]
Ryan Bathie Geelong 26 September 2013 Delisted[69]
Cameron Eardley Geelong 26 September 2013 Delisted[69]
Tom Ledger St Kilda 28 September 2013 Delisted[70]
Jay Lever St Kilda 28 September 2013 Delisted[70]
Jordan Staley St Kilda 28 September 2013 Delisted[70]
Alex Brown Sydney 30 September 2013 Delisted[71]
Jayden Pitt Fremantle 1 October 2013 Retired[72]
Peter Faulks Fremantle 1 October 2013 Delisted[72]
Jesse Crichton Fremantle 1 October 2013 Delisted[72]
Alex Forster Fremantle 1 October 2013 Delisted[72]
Haiden Schloithe Fremantle 1 October 2013 Delisted[72]
Alex Howson Fremantle 1 October 2013 Delisted[72]
Brent Guerra Hawthorn 2 October 2013 Retired[73]
Andrew Boseley Hawthorn 3 October 2013 Delisted[74]
Amos Frank Hawthorn 3 October 2013 Delisted[74]
Tim McIntyre Adelaide 4 October 2013 Delisted[75]
Tim Klaosen Adelaide 4 October 2013 Delisted[75]
Dylan Orval Adelaide 4 October 2013 Delisted[75]
Max Bailey Hawthorn 5 October 2013 Retired[76]
Michael Osborne Hawthorn 5 October 2013 Retired[76]
Joel Corey Geelong 9 October 2013 Retired[77]
Daniel Kerr West Coast 15 October 2013 Retired[78]
Simon Black Brisbane Lions 18 October 2013 Retired[79]
Ian Callinan Adelaide 25 October 2013 Delisted[80]
Nick Joyce Adelaide 25 October 2013 Delisted[80]
Aaron Cornelius Brisbane Lions 25 October 2013 Delisted[81]
Jordan Gysberts North Melbourne 29 October 2013 Delisted[82]
Will Sierakowski North Melbourne 29 October 2013 Delisted[82]
Aiden Kennedy North Melbourne 29 October 2013 Delisted[82]
Ben Mabon North Melbourne 29 October 2013 Delisted[82]
Dylan Addison Western Bulldogs 29 October 2013 Delisted[83]
James Magner Melbourne 29 October 2013 Delisted[84]
Nathan Stark Melbourne 29 October 2013 Delisted[84]
Rory Taggert Melbourne 29 October 2013 Delisted[84]
Sam Lonergan Richmond 30 October 2013 Retired[85]
Luke McGuane Richmond 30 October 2013 Delisted[85]
Robin Nahas Richmond 30 October 2013 Delisted[85]
Tom Derickx Richmond 30 October 2013 Delisted[85]
Steven Verrier Richmond 30 October 2013 Delisted[85]
Richard Tambling Adelaide 30 October 2013 Delisted[86]
Aidan Riley Adelaide 30 October 2013 Delisted[86]
Ben Dowdell Adelaide 30 October 2013 Delisted[86]
Bradd Dalziell West Coast 30 October 2013 Delisted[87]
Cale Morton West Coast 30 October 2013 Delisted[87]
Alwyn Davey Essendon 30 October 2013 Delisted[88]
Tony Armstrong Sydney 30 October 2013 Delisted[89]
Derick Wanganeen Hawthorn 30 October 2013 Delisted[90]
Josh Mellington Fremantle 31 October 2013 Delisted[91]
Jackson Ferguson St Kilda 31 October 2013 Delisted[92]
Ahmed Saad St Kilda 14 November 2013 Delisted[93]
Brent Renouf Port Adelaide 14 November 2013 Delisted[94]
Murray Newman West Coast 14 November 2013 Delisted[95]
Jed Lamb Sydney 14 November 2013 Delisted[96]
Todd Banfield Brisbane Lions 14 November 2013 Delisted[97]
Neville Jetta Melbourne 15 November 2013 Delisted[98]
Sam Schulz Greater Western Sydney 15 November 2013 Delisted[98]
Corey Gault Collingwood 15 November 2013 Delisted[98]

2013 national draft

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Following the completion of the free agency and trade periods, as well as the distribution of compensation picks to qualifying clubs, the final selection order for the 2013 National Draft was confirmed by the AFL on 18 November 2013.[99]

^ Denotes player who has been inducted to the Australian Football Hall of Fame
* Denotes player who has been a premiership player and been selected for at least one All-Australian team
+ Denotes player who has been a premiership player at least once
x Denotes player who has been selected for at least one All-Australian team
# Denotes player who has never played in a VFL/AFL home and away season or finals game
~ Denotes player who has been selected as Rising Star
Round Pick Player Drafted to Recruited from League Notes
1 1 Tom Boyd Greater Western Sydney Eastern Ranges TAC Cup
1 2 Josh Kelly Greater Western Sydney Sandringham Dragons TAC Cup Traded from Melbourne
1 3 Jack Billings St Kilda Oakleigh Chargers TAC Cup
1 4 Marcus Bontempelli Western Bulldogs Northern Knights TAC Cup
1 5 Kade Kolodjashnij Gold Coast Launceston TSL
1 6 Matthew Scharenberg Collingwood Glenelg SANFL Traded from West Coast
1 7 James Aish Brisbane Lions Norwood SANFL
1 8 Luke McDonald North Melbourne Werribee VFL Father–son selection – son of Donald McDonald
1 9 Christian Salem Melbourne Sandringham Dragons TAC Cup Mid first round compensation pick from 2010 traded from Greater Western Sydney
1 10 Nathan Freeman Collingwood Sandringham Dragons TAC Cup
1 11 Dom Sheed West Coast Subiaco WAFL Traded from Collingwood; free agency compensation pick (Thomas)
1 12 Ben Lennon Richmond Northern Knights TAC Cup
1 13 Patrick Cripps Carlton East Fremantle WAFL
1 14 Cam McCarthy Greater Western Sydney South Fremantle WAFL Traded from Port Adelaide
1 15 Zak Jones Sydney Dandenong Stingrays TAC Cup
1 16 Darcy Lang Geelong Geelong Falcons TAC Cup
1 17 Michael Apeness Fremantle Eastern Ranges TAC Cup
1 18 Luke Dunstan St Kilda Woodville-West Torrens SANFL Traded from Hawthorn
1 19 Blake Acres St Kilda West Perth WAFL Traded from Hawthorn; free agency compensation pick (Franklin)
1 20 Jack Leslie Gold Coast Gippsland Power TAC Cup End of first round uncontracted player compensation pick
2 21 Jarman Impey Port Adelaide Murray Bushrangers TAC Cup Traded from Greater Western Sydney
2 22 Darcy Gardiner Brisbane Lions Geelong Falcons TAC Cup Traded by Greater Western Sydney; received from Melbourne
2 23 Matt Crouch Adelaide North Ballarat Rebels TAC Cup Traded from Melbourne; free agency compensation pick (Sylvia)
2 24 Billy Hartung Hawthorn Dandenong Stingrays TAC Cup Traded from St Kilda
2 25 Daniel McStay Brisbane Lions Eastern Ranges TAC Cup Traded from St Kilda; free agency compensation pick (Dal Santo)
2 26 Zach Merrett Essendon Sandringham Dragons TAC Cup Traded from Western Bulldogs
2 27 Sean Lemmens Gold Coast Port Adelaide SANFL
2 28 Lewis Taylor Brisbane Lions Geelong Falcons TAC Cup Traded from West Coast
2 29 Rory Lobb Greater Western Sydney Swan Districts WAFL Traded from Brisbane Lions
2 30 Trent Dumont North Melbourne Norwood SANFL
2 31 Malcolm Karpany West Coast Woodville-West Torrens SANFL Traded from Collingwood
2 32 George Hewett Sydney North Adelaide SANFL Traded by Carlton; received from Richmond
2 33 Tom Cutler Brisbane Lions Oakleigh Chargers TAC Cup Traded from Carlton
2 34 Nick Robertson Brisbane Lions West Perth WAFL Traded from Port Adelaide
2 35 Toby Nankervis Sydney North Launceston TSL
2 36 Jarrad Jansen Geelong East Fremantle WAFL
2 37 Alex Pearce Fremantle Devonport TSL
2 38 Dayle Garlett Hawthorn Swan Districts WAFL
3 39 Cameron Giles Carlton Woodville-West Torrens SANFL Traded by Sydney; received from Greater Western Sydney
3 40 Jay Kennedy Harris Melbourne Oakleigh Chargers TAC Cup
3 41 Jake Kolodjashnij Geelong Launceston TSL Traded by Brisbane Lions; received from St Kilda
3 42 Matt Fuller Western Bulldogs Norwood SANFL
3 43 Tom Barrass West Coast Claremont WAFL Traded from Gold Coast
3 44 Aliir Aliir Sydney East Fremantle WAFL Traded by Collingwood; received from West Coast
3 45 Mitchell Harvey Port Adelaide North Adelaide SANFL Traded from Brisbane Lions
3 46 Riley Knight Adelaide Woodville-West Torrens SANFL
3 47 Ben Brown North Melbourne Werribee VFL
3 48 Passed Greater Western Sydney — —
3 49 Dylan Main West Coast South Fremantle WAFL Traded from Collingwood
3 50 Nathan Gordon Richmond North Adelaide SANFL
3 51 Nick Holman Carlton Murray Bushrangers TAC Cup
3 52 Darcy Byrne-Jones Port Adelaide Oakleigh Chargers TAC Cup
3 53 Passed Sydney — —
3 54 Josh Walker Geelong Rookie elevation AFL
3 55 Orazio Fantasia Essendon Norwood SANFL Traded from Fremantle
3 56 James Sicily Hawthorn Western Jets TAC Cup
4 57 Jayden Hunt Melbourne Brighton Grammar APS Traded from Greater Western Sydney
4 58 Brady Grey Fremantle Burnie TSL Traded from Melbourne
4 59 John Ceglar Hawthorn Rookie elevation AFL Traded from St Kilda
4 60 Mitch Honeychurch Western Bulldogs Eastern Ranges TAC Cup
4 61 Jamie Bennell West Coast Rookie elevation AFL
4 62 Jonathan Freeman Brisbane Lions Aspley NEAFL Academy player
4 63 George Burbury Geelong Rookie elevation AFL Traded from Adelaide
4 64 Lauchlan Dalgleish Essendon Rookie elevation AFL
4 65 Tom Langdon Collingwood Sandringham Dragons TAC Cup
4 66 Sam Lloyd Richmond Frankston VFL
4 67 Passed Carlton — —
4 68 Karl Amon Port Adelaide Sandringham Dragons TAC Cup
4 69 Passed Sydney — —
4 70 Matt Taberner Fremantle Rookie elevation AFL
4 71 Will Langford Hawthorn Rookie elevation AFL
5 72 Passed Greater Western Sydney — — Traded from Melbourne
5 73 Passed Greater Western Sydney — — Traded from Western Bulldogs
5 74 Jeremy McGovern West Coast Rookie elevation AFL
5 75 Justin Clarke Brisbane Lions Rookie elevation AFL
5 76 Kyle Hartigan Adelaide Rookie elevation AFL
5 77 Jonathon Marsh Collingwood East Fremantle WAFL
5 78 Passed Richmond — —
5 79 Passed Carlton — —
5 80 Brandon Jack Sydney Rookie elevation AFL
6 81 Passed Greater Western Sydney — —
6 82 Mitch Clisby Melbourne Rookie elevation AFL
6 83 Tom Curren St Kilda Rookie elevation AFL
6 84 Brett Goodes Western Bulldogs Rookie elevation AFL
6 85 Simon Tunbridge West Coast Rookie elevation AFL
6 86 Rory Laird Adelaide Rookie elevation AFL
6 87 Sam Dwyer Collingwood Rookie elevation AFL
6 88 Passed Richmond — —
6 89 Ed Curnow Carlton Rookie elevation AFL
6 90 Dane Rampe Sydney Rookie elevation AFL
7 91 Passed Greater Western Sydney — —
7 92 Adam Oxley Collingwood Rookie elevation AFL
7 93 Ricky Petterd Richmond Rookie elevation AFL
7 94 Tom Bell Carlton Rookie elevation AFL
8 95 Zac Williams Greater Western Sydney Rookie elevation AFL
8 96 Passed Collingwood — —
9 97 Jake Barrett Greater Western Sydney Temora Farrer FL NSW zone selection
  • Compensation picks are selections in addition to the normal order of selection, allocated to clubs by the AFL as compensation for losing uncontracted players to the new expansion clubs, Gold Coast and Greater Western Sydney. The picks can be held for up to five years and clubs declare at the beginning of the season of their intent to utilise the pick at the end of the season. Picks could be traded to other clubs in return for players or other draft selections.
  • Free agency compensation picks are additional selections awarded to teams based on their net loss of players during the free agency trade period.
  • Promoted rookies are players who are transferred from a club's rookie list to their primary list.
  • Local talent selections are local zone selections available to the new expansion clubs.

2014 pre-season draft

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Round Pick Player Drafted to Recruited from League
1 1 Jed Lamb Greater Western Sydney Sydney AFL
1 2 Passed Collingwood — —
1 3 Passed Richmond — —
1 4 Passed Carlton — —
1 5 Passed Sydney — —
2 6 Passed Greater Western Sydney — —
2 7 Passed Richmond — —
2 8 Passed Carlton — —
2 9 Passed Sydney — —
3 10 Passed Greater Western Sydney — —
4 11 Passed Greater Western Sydney — —
5 12 Passed Greater Western Sydney — —

2014 rookie draft

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Round Pick Player AFL club Original club League Notes
1 1 Sam Schulz Greater Western Sydney Greater Western Sydney AFL
1 2 James Harmes Melbourne Dandenong Stingrays TAC Cup
1 3 Eli Templeton St Kilda Burnie TSL
1 4 Louis Herbert Gold Coast North Ballarat Rebels TAC Cup
1 5 Will Maginness West Coast Oakleigh Chargers TAC Cup
1 6 Isaac Conway Brisbane Lions Aspley QAFL
1 7 Charlie Cameron Adelaide Swan Districts WAFL
1 8 Joel Tippett North Melbourne West Adelaide SANFL
1 9 Fraser Thurlow Essendon Labrador NEAFL
1 10 Corey Gault Collingwood Collingwood AFL
1 11 Todd Banfield Richmond Brisbane Lions AFL
1 12 Luke Reynolds Carlton Port Adelaide SANFL
1 13 Samuel Russell Port Adelaide Geelong Falcons TAC Cup
1 14 Passed Sydney — —
1 15 James Toohey Geelong Oakleigh Chargers TAC Cup
1 16 Michael Wood Fremantle Subiaco WAFL
1 17 Dallas Willsmore Hawthorn North Ballarat Rebels TAC Cup
2 18 Passed Greater Western Sydney — —
2 19 Max King Melbourne Murray Bushrangers TAC Cup
2 20 Maverick Weller St Kilda Gold Coast AFL
2 21 Passed Gold Coast — —
2 22 Rowen Powell West Coast Claremont WAFL
2 23 Zac O'Brien Brisbane Lions Essendon VFL
2 24 James Battersby Adelaide Sturt SANFL
2 25 Kayne Turner North Melbourne Wodonga O&M
2 26 Patrick Ambrose Essendon Old Xaverians VAFA
2 27 Anthony Miles Richmond Greater Western Sydney AFL
2 28 Cameron Wood Carlton Williamstown VFL
2 29 Sam Gray Port Adelaide Port Adelaide SANFL
2 30 Passed Sydney — —
2 31 Nick Bourke Geelong Geelong Falcons TAC Cup
2 32 Tom Vandeleur Fremantle South Fremantle WAFL
2 33 Derick Wanganeen Hawthorn Box Hill VFL
3 34 Passed Greater Western Sydney — —
3 35 Alexis Georgiou Melbourne Norwood SANFL
3 36 Jason Holmes St Kilda — — International player
3 37 Passed Gold Coast — —
3 38 Murray Newman West Coast West Coast AFL
3 39 Passed Brisbane Lions — —
3 40 Jake Kelly Adelaide Oakleigh Chargers TAC Cup
3 41 Johnny Rayner Essendon — — 3-year non-registered player
3 42 Matt Thomas Richmond Port Adelaide AFL
3 43 Blaine Johnson Carlton South Fremantle WAFL
3 44 Brent Renouf Port Adelaide Port Adelaide AFL
3 45 Patrick Mitchell Sydney — — International player
3 46 Zachary Bates Geelong West Adelaide SANFL
3 47 Jacob Ballard Fremantle Northern Blues VFL
3 48 Zac Webster Hawthorn Glenorchy Glenorchy
4 49 Passed Greater Western Sydney — —
4 50 Neville Jetta Melbourne Melbourne AFL
4 51 Passed Gold Coast — —
4 52 Alex Spina Adelaide North Adelaide SANFL
4 53 Heath Scotland Carlton Carlton AFL
4 54 Daniel Flynn Port Adelaide Kildare GAA International player (Gaelic)
4 55 Lloyd Perris Sydney NSW/ACT Rams TAC Cup Academy player
4 56 Michael Luxford Geelong — — 3-year non-registered player
4 57 Ben Ross Hawthorn North Melbourne AFL
5 58 Passed Greater Western Sydney — —
5 59 Passed Gold Coast — —
5 60 Ciarán Sheehan Carlton Cork GAA International player (gaelic)
5 61 Kurt Heatherley Hawthorn Sandringham Dragons TAC Cup International player
6 62 Passed Greater Western Sydney — —
6 63 Jarred Ellis Gold Coast Broadbeach NEAFL
6 64 Ciarán Byrne Carlton Louth GAA International player (gaelic)
6 65 Shem-Kalvin Tatupu Hawthorn Oakleigh Chargers TAC Cup International player
7 66 Passed Greater Western Sydney — —
8 67 Passed Greater Western Sydney — —
9 68 Passed Greater Western Sydney — —
10 69 Archie Smith Brisbane Lions Mount Gravatt NEAFL

References

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The 2013 AFL draft encompassed the primary player selection processes during the Australian Football League's 2013–14 off-season, including the national draft, pre-season draft, rookie draft, and international rookie selections, allowing clubs to acquire new talent to bolster their senior and rookie lists.[1] The centerpiece was the national draft, held on 21 November 2013 at the Gold Coast Convention Centre, where 18 clubs made selections from a pool of eligible young players, primarily under-18s from across Australia.[2][3] Greater Western Sydney Giants, as an expansion club, held the first two picks and selected versatile key-position player Tom Boyd from the Eastern Ranges at No. 1 and dynamic midfielder Josh Kelly from the SW Sydney Academy at No. 2, setting the tone for their ongoing list build.[4][5] St Kilda took explosive small forward Jack Billings from the Dandenong Stingrays at No. 3, while the Western Bulldogs chose athletic midfielder Marcus Bontempelli from the Northern Knights at No. 4, a selection who would later become a Brownlow Medal winner and club captain.[4][5] Other standout first-round picks included Gold Coast's Kade Kolodjashnij (No. 5, WA midfield-back), Collingwood's key defender Matthew Scharenberg (No. 6, Glenelg), Brisbane's James Aish (No. 7, Norwood), and Carlton's powerhouse midfielder Patrick Cripps (No. 13, East Fremantle), many of whom emerged as elite AFL performers.[4][5] The draft featured 97 selections across nine rounds in the national phase alone, though several clubs passed on available picks, reflecting strategic trading from the preceding exchange period that reshaped draft order—such as Melbourne's trade of their No. 2 pick to GWS for midfielder Dom Tyson.[4][6] Notable later picks included Essendon's Zach Merrett (No. 26, Western Jets), who developed into a premiership captain, and Hawthorn's Billy Hartung (No. 24, Bendigo Pioneers), a high-combine performer adding speed to the reigning premiers.[5][3] Subsequent drafts, including the pre-season draft on 27 November 2013 (where GWS selected Jed Lamb at No. 1) and the rookie draft later that same day, provided additional opportunities for clubs to target delisted players, mature-age talents, and international prospects, completing the off-season recruitment cycle.[7][1][8]

Background and overview

Historical context

The Australian Football League (AFL) draft system evolved from the Victorian Football League (VFL) era, where zoning was introduced in 1897 to allocate metropolitan Melbourne players to specific clubs based on residence, aiming to distribute talent and prevent dominance by wealthier teams. Country zoning followed in 1968, extending this system to rural Victorian and New South Wales areas, but legal challenges, such as the 1983 Foschini case, exposed its restraints on player movement and prompted reform. In 1986, the VFL established the first national draft, modeled after the NFL, allowing clubs to select unzoned players in reverse order of ladder finish, while initially retaining limited zoning for Victorian clubs until its full abolition in 1993.[9][10] The primary purpose of the AFL draft is to promote competitive balance by equalizing talent distribution across clubs, ensuring that lower-performing teams gain priority access to top prospects and reducing financial disparities in player recruitment. This mechanism has proven effective, as evidenced by the 1990s when seven different clubs won premierships and all teams reached finals at least once, fostering a more even competition. The draft's structure, including priority picks for struggling clubs, continues to underpin the league's equalization policies.[9][11] The AFL employs several draft categories to facilitate diverse player acquisition pathways. The national draft serves as the core mechanism, enabling clubs to select primarily 18-year-old prospects from across Australia in a centralized process that prioritizes competitive equity. The pre-season draft, established in 1989, targets uncontracted or delisted players, offering flexibility for clubs to bolster lists early in the off-season, though its use has declined with the rise of free agency. The rookie draft complements these by allowing selections of overlooked or developing talent onto rookie lists, which operate outside the primary salary cap to provide development opportunities without immediate financial burden.[12] Prior drafts have highlighted the system's potential to transform clubs, such as the 2007 intake, often regarded as a "super draft" for producing multiple elite players like Patrick Dangerfield and David Astbury, who contributed to sustained success for their teams and elevated the overall talent pool entering subsequent years like 2013. The introduction of free agency in 2012 marked a recent evolution, providing an additional avenue for player movement that interacts with the draft to further balance list management.[13][14]

Key rules and changes

The 2013 AFL national draft operated under core rules designed to promote competitive balance, including provisions for priority picks awarded at the discretion of the AFL Commission to struggling clubs, though none were granted that year following applications from teams like Melbourne.[15] Father-son nominations allowed clubs priority access to sons of former players who had played at least 100 games for the club or 50 in premiership teams, with eligible prospects required to be nominated by October 4, 2013, ahead of a bidding process on October 7.[16] Similarly, academy bidding applied to prospects affiliated with Gold Coast and Greater Western Sydney academies, where other clubs could bid using draft selections, forcing the academy club to match by surrendering equivalent picks if they wished to secure the player.[16] Live trading of draft picks was permitted during the draft itself, enabling clubs to negotiate swaps on the spot to adjust their selections. Building on the introduction of free agency in 2012, the 2013 off-season expanded its application as the second year of the system, with unrestricted free agents (those with eight or more years of service) and restricted free agents (six to eight years) able to sign with new clubs from October 4 to 18, potentially triggering compensation picks for the original club based on the player's new contract value.[17] Delisted free agency featured three distinct periods from November 1 to 25, allowing uncontracted players to sign without trade, which added flexibility to list management compared to prior years.[16] The trade period ran from October 7 to 25, facilitating exchanges of players, picks, and future selections under salary cap constraints.[16] The draft order was primarily determined by reverse ladder positions from the 2013 home-and-away season, with non-finals teams allocated the first 16 picks in reverse order of finish, followed by finals participants in similar reverse sequence to reward poorer performance.[18] Expansion concessions granted Greater Western Sydney the first two picks and Gold Coast the fifth, reflecting ongoing support for new franchises, while trades and free agency compensation further adjusted the sequence.[18][19] Eligibility for the national draft required prospects to turn 18 by December 31, 2013, ensuring readiness for the 2014 season, and they had to be previously unlisted in the AFL, though prior experience in state leagues like the VFL or TAC Cup was permitted as long as no senior AFL games had been played under an AFL contract.[20][21] Players needed to be registered with an AFL-affiliated club and participate in at least one senior or reserves match that year to confirm active status.[20]

Pre-draft activities

Free agency period

The 2013 AFL free agency period took place from October 4 to 18, allowing eligible players to negotiate and sign with new clubs without the need for trades.[22] This was the second year of the system, introduced in 2012 to provide player movement options beyond trades.[22] Several high-profile players changed clubs during the period, with eight notable free agent signings reshaping team lists. Restricted free agent Dale Thomas signed a four-year deal with Carlton after leaving Collingwood, where he had played 156 games. Lance Franklin, Hawthorn's leading goalkicker and a restricted free agent, joined Sydney on a nine-year contract worth approximately $10 million, significantly boosting the Swans' forward line. Nick Dal Santo moved from St Kilda to North Melbourne as a restricted free agent on a three-year agreement, adding midfield experience to the Kangaroos. Eddie Betts, a restricted free agent, transferred from Carlton to Adelaide on a three-year deal, enhancing the Crows' small forward options. Other key unrestricted free agent moves included Paul Chapman from Geelong to Essendon on a two-year contract, providing leadership to the Bombers; Colin Sylvia from Melbourne to Fremantle; Xavier Ellis from Hawthorn to West Coast; and Matthew White from Richmond to Port Adelaide. The AFL awarded compensation draft picks to clubs with a net loss of free agents, based on factors including player age, salary, and games played. Collingwood received the first-round pick No. 11 for losing Thomas.[23] Hawthorn was granted pick No. 19 in the first round for Franklin's departure.[23] Melbourne obtained second-round pick No. 23 for Sylvia, while St Kilda secured pick No. 25 in the second round for Dal Santo.[23] Carlton received no net compensation due to the incoming Betts offsetting Thomas's exit.[23] These movements had significant strategic implications for clubs heading into the subsequent trade and draft periods. Sydney's acquisition of Franklin positioned them as immediate premiership contenders, leveraging his goal-scoring prowess alongside existing stars.[6] Carlton bolstered its midfield depth with Thomas, aiding a finals push in 2013, while Adelaide's gain of Betts injected speed and creativity into their attack.[6] Losing clubs like Hawthorn and Collingwood used their compensation picks to facilitate further trades, maintaining list flexibility despite the departures.[6] Overall, the period highlighted free agency's role in enabling targeted list improvements without immediate draft capital expenditure.[6]

Trade period

The 2013 AFL trade period ran from October 7 to October 25, allowing clubs to exchange players and draft selections in preparation for the national draft.[22] This 19-day window followed the free agency period, which had already seen several high-profile unrestricted signings that influenced subsequent trade strategies by altering list spots and draft pick values.[24] A total of 27 trades were completed, involving 34 players and 38 draft picks, marking one of the busiest exchange periods in recent history.[25] Among the most significant deals was the exchange between Greater Western Sydney and Melbourne, where Melbourne traded its first-round pick No. 2 (along with No. 20 and No. 72) to GWS in exchange for midfielder Dom Tyson and GWS picks No. 9 (used to select Christian Salem) and No. 53, with additional swaps including Melbourne receiving No. 22 later in negotiations. This allowed GWS to secure consecutive picks 1 and 2. This transaction exemplified GWS's strategy to accelerate list building by acquiring established talent, while bolstering Melbourne's draft capital. Another notable cluster involved Brisbane Lions, who traded away five young players—known as the "go-home five"—including Elliot Yeo to West Coast for pick No. 25 and a future second-rounder, Sam Docherty to Carlton for pick No. 33, and Jared Polec to Port Adelaide in a three-way deal that netted Brisbane picks No. 14 and No. 29 from GWS.[26] These moves, driven by players seeking returns to southern states, reshaped Brisbane's future while distributing high picks to other clubs. Other key trades included Hawthorn acquiring ruckman Ben McEvoy from St Kilda in exchange for forward Shane Savage and pick No. 17 (later No. 18, used to select Luke Dunstan). A subsequent deal saw St Kilda receive Hawthorn's compensation pick No. 19 for additional value, strengthening Hawthorn's premiership-contending squad.[27] The period's activity significantly altered draft orders, with teams like Melbourne and GWS emerging as major beneficiaries and losers in pick accumulation. Melbourne, starting with limited early selections, gained multiple first-round picks (including No. 2 and No. 22) through aggressive wheeling and dealing, positioning them to target top prospects like Jesse Hogan.[28] Conversely, GWS relinquished several first-round assets—such as No. 2, No. 14, and No. 29—in pursuit of immediate contributors like Tyson and Polec, trading future draft capital for present list depth as part of their expansion-phase concessions.[29] This reshuffling emphasized the trade period's role in equalizing opportunities, though it often favored clubs willing to part with high picks for proven performers. Live coverage via AFL Trade Radio played a pivotal role, providing real-time updates, player interviews, and negotiation insights that heightened the period's drama and informed public discourse.[30] Broadcasters hosted club officials and agents for on-air discussions, turning complex pick swaps into accessible narratives and occasionally influencing deal momentum through public pressure.[31]

Retirements and delistings

In 2013, a total of 31 players retired from the AFL, marking the end of distinguished careers for several veterans as clubs prepared for the off-season rebuild. Notable retirements included Brisbane Lions' dual premiership player Simon Black, who announced his departure on 1 October after 322 games, Geelong's Joel Corey on 9 October following 298 matches and a 2009 premiership, and Melbourne's Aaron Davey on 20 August after 253 games as the club's leading goalkicker. Other significant exits encompassed West Coast's Daniel Kerr, who retired on 5 September amid ongoing injuries after 269 games, and Sydney's Jude Bolton on 26 August following 250 appearances and the 2005 and 2012 premierships. These retirements, often announced in the weeks following the finals series, freed up senior list spots and reflected the physical toll of the sport on long-serving players.[32] Delistings across the league totaled 103 players, allowing clubs to reshape their rosters ahead of the draft period and creating opportunities for emerging talent. Prominent names included Collingwood's Alan Didak, delisted on 2 October after 218 games and a 2010 premiership, and Carlton's Heath Scotland on 31 October 2013 following 167 matches (later redrafted as a rookie).[33] Melbourne delisted Neville Jetta on 25 October, though he was later re-drafted by the Demons as a rookie, providing a second chance that transformed his role from forward to defender. North Melbourne conducted a significant list overhaul, delisting six players including Jordan Gysberts and Cameron Richardson on 24 October, which drew attention for its scale and emotional impact on the club amid a rebuilding phase. These moves, concentrated in late September and October, underscored the competitive pressure on list managers to balance experience with youth.[34][32] The introduction of delisted free agency in 2013 featured three windows in November (30 October–8 November, 15–18 November, and 22–25 November), enabling clubs to sign discarded players without draft picks and adding fluidity to list management. Key signings included Western Bulldogs veteran Daniel Cross joining Melbourne on 30 October for a two-year deal, bringing leadership and 219 games of experience to the rebuilding Demons. Richmond's Luke McGuane was secured by Brisbane Lions on 4 November, returning the Queensland native home after 104 games with the Tigers. Additionally, Western Bulldogs' Dylan Addison signed with Greater Western Sydney on 7 November, bolstering the Giants' depth with his 88 AFL games. These transactions, limited to eight overall, highlighted the mechanism's role in retaining talent within the league rather than losing it entirely.[35][36][37] Collectively, retirements, delistings, and delisted free agency signings reduced club lists to a maximum of 44 senior players plus four rookies entering the draft period, ensuring space for up to 73 national draft selections and promoting strategic renewal across the competition. This process, overlapping slightly with trade announcements, emphasized the interconnected nature of off-season list adjustments while evoking mixed emotions, particularly at clubs like North Melbourne where multiple long-term players departed.[32]

2013 national draft

Selection process and prospects

The 2013 NAB AFL National Draft was conducted on November 21, 2013, at the Gold Coast Convention Centre, marking the primary opportunity for AFL clubs to recruit young talent from state under-18 leagues, academies, and other competitions.[3] The event featured a total of 97 picks in the national draft, with the selection order primarily determined by clubs' reverse finishing positions from the 2013 season, adjusted for trades during the preceding trade period and resolutions from bids on father-son and academy nominees.[38] Bids on such players added complexity to the process, as rival clubs could nominate a draft pick to challenge the entitled club's right to the prospect, forcing the matching club to surrender its next available selection to secure the player under the "next pick" system in place at the time. A key feature of the 2013 draft was the live bidding mechanism for father-son and academy prospects, designed to balance access to high-value talents tied to specific clubs through family legacy or development programs. For instance, West Coast Eagles bid their first-round pick (No. 6) on North Melbourne's father-son nominee Luke McDonald, son of former Kangaroos player Donald McDonald, compelling North Melbourne to match with their subsequent pick (No. 8) to retain him.[39] Similar dynamics applied to academy players from expansion clubs like Gold Coast and Greater Western Sydney, where 12 nominees were available for bidding prior to the draft, resulting in nine successful challenges that reshaped several teams' pick allocations. One notable case involved Greater Western Sydney's academy product Jesse Hogan, a towering key forward already pre-listed by Melbourne via the 2012 mini-draft trade; although secured earlier, his status as a top prospect influenced strategic planning, with Melbourne resolving any potential challenges to integrate him into their 2014 lineup.[40] The draft's anticipation was heightened by pre-draft evaluations, including phantom drafts and the NAB AFL Draft Combine held in October 2013 at Etihad Stadium. Phantom drafts, such as AFL.com.au draft expert Callum Twomey's rankings, projected the order based on player performances in under-18 championships and club interviews, often placing versatile midfielders and key position players at the forefront—examples included South Australian gun James Aish, praised for his elite kicking and endurance as a potential top-five selection, and Gold Coast academy standout Jack Martin, a dynamic winger already on the Suns' list from the 2011 mini-draft but highlighted for his explosive speed and marking ability.[41] Combine results further shaped perceptions, with standout performances like Hawthorn draftee Billy Hartung's record-breaking 16.6 beep test score elevating his draft stock as an inside midfielder, while overall metrics in agility, vertical jump, and repeated sprints helped clubs assess athletic potential beyond game footage.[3] Father-son headliners like Adelaide's Brad Crouch, who had debuted earlier in 2013 after his 2011 mini-draft selection tied to his father Phil's Crows tenure, exemplified the system's emphasis on legacy recruits blending seamlessly into club cultures.[42] These elements collectively built excitement, with bid resolutions ensuring equitable distribution of elite talents like the athletic Aish and powerful Martin.

Draft results

The 2013 AFL national draft resulted in 97 picks across nine rounds, with clubs making selections of new players, accounting for numerous passes and several rookie list promotions integrated into the process. Greater Western Sydney Giants benefited from priority picks, selecting first and second overall, while other clubs targeted midfielders, key position players, and versatile athletes to address list needs following the trade and free agency periods. The draft emphasized youth from under-18 competitions like the TAC Cup and SANFL, alongside some mature-age and zone recruits.[38][43] The following table lists selections from the first four rounds (picks 1–77). Later rounds (5–9) featured many passes by clubs, with notable additions including zone selections and promotions such as Zac Williams (No. 95, GWS, promoted rookie), who developed into an elite defender, and Jake Barrett (No. 97, GWS, zone selection).
RoundPickClubPlayerOriginNotes
11GWSTom BoydNorwood / Luther College / Eastern Ranges U18Key position prospect
12GWSJosh KellyEast Brighton / Brighton Grammar / Sandringham Dragons U18Midfield talent
13St KildaJack BillingsKew Comets / Scotch College / Oakleigh Chargers U18
14Western BulldogsMarcus BontempelliEltham / Marcellin College / Northern Knights U18
15Gold CoastKade KolodjashnijProspect / Launceston / Tasmania U18Academy product
16CollingwoodMatthew ScharenbergPHOS Camden / Immanuel College / Glenelg
17Brisbane LionsJames AishPayneham Norwood Union / Concordia College / Norwood
18North MelbourneLuke McDonaldKew Comets / Oakleigh Chargers U18 / WerribeeFather-son (Donald McDonald)
19MelbourneChristian SalemHampton Rovers / Brighton Grammar / Sandringham Dragons U18Mid first-round compensation (Gary Ablett trade)
110CollingwoodNathan FreemanDingley / Haileybury College / Sandringham Dragons U18
111West CoastDom SheedMines Rovers / Subiaco
112RichmondBen LennonMacleod / Ivanhoe Grammar / Northern Knights U18
113CarltonPatrick CrippsNorthampton / East FremantleBargain midfield selection
114GWSCameron McCarthySouth Coogee JFC / South Fremantle
115Sydney SwansZak JonesMount Eliza / Dandenong Stingrays U18
116GeelongDarcy LangColac / Geelong Falcons U18
117FremantleMichael ApenessDonvale / Eastern Ranges U18
118St KildaLuke DunstanSouth Clare / Woodville-West Torrens
119St KildaBlake AcresEdgewater-Woodvale / West Perth
120Gold CoastJack LeslieNambrok Newry / Sale / Gippsland Power U18
221Port AdelaideJarman ImpeyShepparton FC / Shepparton Swans / Murray U18Gold Coast academy bid matched
222Brisbane LionsDarcy GardinerQueenscliff / St Joseph's College / Geelong Falcons U18
223AdelaideMatt CrouchBeaufort / St Patrick's College / North Ballarat Rebels U18 / North BallaratFather-son (Brendan Crouch)
224HawthornBilly HartungMornington / Mount Martha / Dandenong Stingrays U18
225Brisbane LionsDaniel McStayEast Ringwood / Vermont / Luther College / Eastern Ranges U18
226EssendonZach MerrettCobden / Melbourne Grammar / Sandringham Dragons U18
227Gold CoastSean LemmensSalisbury / Port Adelaide (SANFL)Mature-age
228Brisbane LionsLewis TaylorTerang Mortlake / Mercy Regional College / Geelong Falcons U18
229GWSRory LobbBassendean / Swan DistrictsZone selection
230North MelbourneTrent DumontGolden Grove / Pedare Christian College / Norwood
231West CoastMalcolm KarpanyMoonta / Rostrevor College / Woodville-West Torrens
232Sydney SwansGeorge HewettPrince Alfred College / North Adelaide
233Brisbane LionsTom CutlerGreythorn / Trinity Grammar / Oakleigh Chargers U18
234Brisbane LionsNick RobertsonJoondalup Kinross JFC / West Perth
235Sydney SwansToby NankervisGeorge Town / North Launceston / Tasmania U18
236GeelongJarrad JansenBullcreek Leeming JFC / East Fremantle
237FremantleAlex PearceUlverstone / Devonport / Tasmania U18
238HawthornDayle GarlettUpper Swan / Swan DistrictsIndigenous academy
239CarltonCameron GilesBlyth-Snowtown / Prince Alfred College / Woodville-West Torrens
240MelbourneJay Kennedy-HarrisKew Comets / Trinity Grammar / Oakleigh Chargers U18 / Old Trinity
341GeelongJake KolodjashnijProspect / Launceston / Tasmania U18Academy product
342Western BulldogsMatt FullerNorwood
343West CoastTom BarrassHale School / Claremont
344Sydney SwansAliir AliirAspley / East Fremantle / Queensland U18
345Port AdelaideMitchell HarveyBroadview / North Adelaide
346AdelaideRiley KnightSouth Clare / St Peter's College / Woodville-West Torrens
347North MelbourneBen BrownDevonport / Tasmania U18 / Glenorchy / WerribeeMature-age
348GWS--Pass
349West CoastDylan MainSouth Coogee JFC / South Fremantle
350RichmondNathan GordonEast Coast Eagles / NSW-ACT U18Zone selection
351CarltonNick HolmanKyabram / Murray U18 / Collingwood (VFL)Mature-age
352Port AdelaideDarcy Byrne-JonesCamberwell / Scotch College / Oakleigh Chargers U18
353Sydney Swans--Pass
354GeelongJosh WalkerLara / Geelong Falcons U18
355EssendonOrazio FantasiaPayneham Norwood Union / Norwood Morialta HS / Norwood
356HawthornJames SicilyKeilor / Western U18 / Williamstown
357MelbourneJayden HuntEast Sandringham / Hampton Rovers / Brighton Grammar
358FremantleBrady GreyBurnie / Tasmania U18
359HawthornJonathon CeglarWodonga Raiders / Murray U18
360Western BulldogsMitch HoneychurchVermont / Eastern Ranges U18
461West CoastJamie BennellCarey Park / Swan DistrictsTraded immediately post-draft
462Brisbane LionsJonathan FreemanAspley / Queensland U18 / Brisbane (NEAFL)Brisbane academy commitment
463GeelongGeorge BurburyHobart FCTasmania zone
464EssendonLauchlan DalgleishArarat / North Ballarat Rebels U18Never debuted
465CollingwoodTom LangdonGlen Iris / Prahran / Melbourne Grammar / Sandringham Dragons U18 / Old Melburnians / Sandringham
466RichmondSam LloydDeniliquin FC / Geelong Grammar / Geelong Falcons U18 / Mount Eliza / Bendigo Gold / Frankston
467Carlton--Pass
468Port AdelaideKarl AmonEast Sandringham / Hampton Rovers / Haileybury College / Sandringham Dragons U18Late-round gem
469Sydney Swans--Pass
470FremantleMatthew TabernerMyrtleford / Alpine
471HawthornWill LangfordUNSW-Eastern Suburbs / NSW-ACT U18Rookie promotion
472GWS--Pass
473GWS--Pass
474West CoastJeremy McGovernNorth Albany / ClaremontRookie promotion
475Brisbane LionsJustin ClarkeBooleroo Melrose Wilmington / North AdelaideTraded from St Kilda (not a new draftee)
476AdelaideKyle HartiganKeilor / Western U18 / WerribeeRookie promotion
477CollingwoodJonathon MarshAugusta Margaret River / East Fremantle
The first round showcased exceptional depth in midfield talent and key defenders, with selections like Bontempelli (pick 4) and Cripps (pick 13) highlighting value beyond the top five. Rounds two and three continued this trend, focusing on athletic wings and ruckmen, including father-son picks that preserved club legacies. In the later rounds, clubs prioritized local zone and academy talents, such as Rory Lobb (pick 29, GWS zone) and late steals like Karl Amon, adding immediate list depth without further delistings on draft night. Overall, the 97 new additions provided clubs with foundational youth, enhancing competitiveness for the 2014 season.[38][43]

Supplementary drafts

Pre-season draft

The 2013 AFL pre-season draft occurred on 27 November 2013, serving as a supplementary mechanism after the national draft to allow clubs to add up to two players each from the pool of delisted or uncontracted athletes, with a focus on mature-age recruits over 22 years old or those with previous professional experience overlooked in the primary draft process.[44] Activity in the draft was historically minimal, with only one selection made across all rounds: Greater Western Sydney chose forward Jed Lamb with the No. 1 pick after he had delisted himself from the Sydney Swans to enable the intra-city transfer, bringing his speed and goal-kicking potential to the Giants' developing lineup.[45] All 17 other clubs passed on their available picks, reflecting a league-wide trend of diminished interest in the pre-season window.[44] This sparse participation signaled the pre-season draft's waning relevance by 2013, as clubs prioritized the national draft for high-potential youth and the subsequent rookie draft for developmental prospects, using the pre-season avenue only for targeted needs like immediate depth in key positions such as ruck or utility roles—though no such additions materialized beyond Lamb's acquisition.[44] The low uptake underscored its role as a minor supplement with limited overall impact on team compositions entering the 2014 season.[44]

Rookie draft

The 2013 AFL rookie draft took place on November 27, 2013, immediately following the pre-season draft, providing clubs with the final opportunity to bolster their lists with developmental talent for the 2014 season.[8] This draft emphasized long-term potential over immediate impact, allowing teams to add young players overlooked in earlier selections to their rookie lists, which served as a development pathway to the senior squad. Under AFL regulations, each club was required to nominate between four and six rookies to reach a total list size of 44 players, drawn from a pool of eligible candidates not selected in the national or pre-season drafts.[8] Primarily, these were Category A rookies—typically under-22-year-olds who had been delisted from other clubs or gone undrafted—focusing on athletic prospects needing further maturation. Clubs could also incorporate Category B rookies, a separate category for non-traditional athletes such as international recruits or those from non-football backgrounds, with no cap on such selections beyond overall list limits; for example, Essendon nominated American basketballer Jason Holmes as a Category B rookie shortly after the draft to leverage his height and athleticism.[46] A total of 43 players were selected across the draft, with picks allocated in reverse order of the previous season's ladder positions, adjusted for prior selections.[47] Notable early choices included James Harmes at pick 2 by Melbourne, a versatile midfielder from Dandenong Stingrays, and Charlie Cameron at pick 7 by Adelaide, a speedy forward from Northern Territory who showed explosive potential. Other key allocations featured Anthony Miles (pick 27, Richmond), a midfielder from GWS, and Patrick Ambrose (pick 26, Essendon), a utility from the VFL, reflecting clubs' strategies to target versatile athletes for squad depth.[48] While most rookies remained on development pathways, several were elevated to senior lists soon after the draft, underscoring the mechanism's role in providing flexible roster management and injury cover without disrupting primary draft hauls.[46]

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