Every pick of the first AFLW Pre-Season Draft
The AFLW's first Pre-Season Draft was held on Monday night
www.afl.com.auHere are the latest AFLW pre-season draft updates I can share.
Draft event and timing: The AFLW pre-season draft took place on Monday night, marking the first edition of the Telstra AFLW Pre-Season Draft, with all eleven picks used to round out club lists ahead of the May 11 pre-season start. This replaced earlier injury replacement signings and allowed clubs to hit the ground running [system-provided summaries from recent coverage].
Recent results and selections: Key picks included Amaia Wain (Sydney academy project ruck) and Mikaylah Antony (Central District defender/midfielder) among others, with clubs using the draft to add targeted young prospects and depth ahead of the season [news previews and live draft coverage].
Club notes: WA clubs had notable selections in the draft, securing Noa McNaughton (Fremantle) and Sienna Gerardi (West Coast), while West Coast also drafted Lily Smart (South Australia) at their final pick, reflecting a focus on locally developed talent and versatile players [WA coverage and club statements].
What this means for the season: The pre-season draft is designed to fortify lists prior to the May 11 start, enabling teams to enter the season with a fuller squad and strategic matchups from Round 1. Clubs are framing these picks as foundational for their 2026 campaigns [live draft coverage and club previews].
If you’d like, I can pull the exact draft order and each pick’s club, player, and position into a compact list or create a quick visual ranking of the top selections. I can also track ongoing news as the season approaches and after the first rounds of practice matches.
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