2024 mid-season rookie draft
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The mid-season draft was held after the conclusion of Round 11 of the 2024 AFL season on 29 May.[ 1] The draft was only open to clubs with inactive players on their list and vacancies available, such as long-term injuries or retirements.
Table key
R
Rookie listed player
B
Category B Rookie listed player
2024 pre-season draft
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Category B rookie selections
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Pre-season supplemental selection period
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^ Smith, Martin (23 May 2024). "Ultimate Guide to the 2024 AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft" . afl.com.au . Telstra. Retrieved 23 May 2024 .
^ a b @AFL_House (9 October 2023). "Trade paperwork lodged. Fremantle trade its Round Two pick (22) and its future Round Two pick to Port Adelaide for its future Round One pick" (Tweet ) – via Twitter .
^ a b "Bulldogs land pick No.4 in pick swap with Suns" . AFL.com.au . 9 October 2023. Retrieved 9 October 2023 .
^ Smith, Martin (10 October 2023). "Roos trade out future pick to secure Swans mid" . afl.com.au . Retrieved 19 October 2023 .
^ Smith, Martin (11 October 2023). "North lands SIXTH pick inside 25 in deal with Suns" . afl.com.au .
^ "Schultz pulls on the stripes" . collingwoodfc.com.au . 16 October 2023.
^ a b "Five picks to change hands as Soldo heads to Port" . AFL.com.au . 18 October 2023.
^ "Out-of-favour Demon finally lands at Swans" . afl.com.au . 11 October 2023.
^ a b c "Saints wrap up deal for out-of-contract Dockers wingman" . afl.com.au . 16 October 2023.
^ "Demons part with future selection to land Crows forward" . afl.com.au . 16 October 2023.
^ a b c Beveridge, Riley (18 October 2023). "Jack the Hawk: Premiership Pie traded to Hawthorn" . AFL.com.au .
^ a b "Flag hero returns to Hawks' nest, tall joins Lions" . AFL.com.au . 18 October 2023.
^ "Hawks bolster attack after landing contracted Suns tall" . AFL.com.au . 18 October 2023.
^ a b c d e f g h i j "AFL Draft Order" . AFL.com.au . 21 November 2023.
^ "Done deal: Premiership Demon traded to Bulldogs" . afl.com.au . 10 October 2023. Retrieved 10 October 2023 .
^ a b c d e "Former top-10 picks on the move in four-club trade" . AFL.com.au . 17 October 2023. Paddy Dow and Nick Coffield have joined the Saints and Bulldogs as part of a four-club deal
^ a b "Blues brothers: Sun joins younger sibling at Carlton" . AFL.com.au . 18 October 2023.
^ "Billings Dee-parts: Saint moves to Melbourne in late trade" . AFL.com.au . 18 October 2023.
^ a b "Port lands key defender, Bombers secure wingman in late trade" . AFL.com.au . 18 October 2023.
^ "Bomber out: Versatile mid-season pick joins Hawks on the buzzer" . AFL.com.au . 18 October 2023.
^ "Hawks win the Battle: Saints free agent completes move" . afl.com.au . 4 October 2024.
^ "Crows secure free agent Giant" . afl.com.au . 4 October 2024.
^ "Dees secure support for Gawn as ruck lands at fourth AFL club" . afl.com.au . 4 October 2024.
^ "Giants wait on compo pick as Perryman makes move to Pies" . afl.com.au . 4 October 2024.
^ "Versatile tall makes move from Crows to Suns" . afl.com.au . 4 October 2024.
^ "Blue boost: High-flying defender joining Carlton" . afl.com.au . 4 October 2024.
^ "Two-flag Tiger's move to Eagles confirmed" . afl.com.au . 7 October 2024.
^ "Membrey the Magpie: Ex-Saint signs on as delisted free agent" . afl.com.au . 31 October 2024. Retrieved 1 November 2024 .
^ "Former Blues forward joins Cats on two-year deal" . afl.com.au . 31 October 2024. Retrieved 1 November 2024 .
^ "Ex-Blues midfielder joins Saints as delisted free agent" . afl.com.au . 31 October 2024. Retrieved 8 November 2024 .
^ "Neal-Bullen joins Crows" . afc.com.au . 7 October 2024. Retrieved 7 October 2024 .
^ "Jack Darling: Roos land veteran forward" . nmfc.com.au . 7 October 2024. Retrieved 7 October 2024 .
^ "Tigers acquire additional first-round pick" . richmondfc.com.au . 11 October 2024. Retrieved 11 October 2024 .
^ @AFL_House (11 October 2024). "Trade paperwork lodged.Carlton trade its 2024 Round 2 selection (currently 34) and 2024 Round 4 selection (currently 66) to Brisbane for its 2024 Round 4 selection (currently 73) and 2025 Round 2 selection in the 2024 and 2025 Telstra AFL Drafts respectively" (Tweet ) – via Twitter .
^ @AFL_House (11 October 2024). "Paperwork approved. Carlton trade its 2025 Round 1 selection and 2025 Round 2 selection (tied to Carlton) to Hawthorn for its 2024 Round 1 selection (currently 14) in the 2024 and 2025 Telstra AFL Drafts respectively" (Tweet ) – via Twitter .
^ "Crows, Demons complete pick swap as pick 9 deal looms" . afl.com.au . 14 October 2024.
^ @AFL_House (14 October 2024). "Paperwork approved" (Tweet ) – via Twitter .
^ @AFL_House (15 October 2024). "Three club trade approved" (Tweet ) – via Twitter .
^ @RileyBev (14 October 2024). "We have another pick swap.St Kilda is sending Pick 27 to Brisbane for Picks 32 and 45" (Tweet ) – via Twitter .
^ "Mega deal done! Five players move in three-club trade" . afl.com.au . 15 October 2024.
^ Beveridge, Riley (15 October 2024). "Looking Sharp: Hard-running Lion joins Demons" . afl.com.au .
^ Twomey, Callum (16 October 2024). " 'Exactly what we need': Freo secures Bolton, Tigers get draft boost" . afl.com.au .
^ "Rioli set to get move to Suns as Tigers get another draft boost" . afl.com.au . 16 October 2024.
^ "Into the Crows' nest: Giants midfielder finally joins Adelaide" . afl.com.au . 16 October 2024.
^ "Dog finds new home: Roos get Daniel in late deal" . afl.com.au . 16 October 2024.
^ "New Roos: Swans veteran, youngster move to North" . afl.com.au . 16 October 2024.
^ "Eagles get draft boost as Hawks land key defender" . afl.com.au . 16 October 2024.
^ "Four-club, three-player trade lands on the buzzer" . afl.com.au . 16 October 2024.
^ "Stringer lands at GWS after deal 'revived' at last minute" . afl.com.au . 16 October 2024.
^ @AFL_House (8 November 2024). "Paperwork approved. Brisbane Lions trade its 2024 Round 3 selection (currently 60) and its 2024 Round 4 selection (currently 66) to Collingwood for its 2024 Round 3 selection (currently 58) in the 2024 Telstra AFL Draft" (Tweet ) – via Twitter .
^ Twomey, Callum (22 February 2024). "Beloved Demon retires after long concussion history" . AFL.com.au . Retrieved 22 February 2024 . Premiership Demon Angus Brayshaw has been medically retired after concussion suffered in 2023 qualifying final
^ Gabelich, Josh (16 April 2024). "Premiership Pie retires after concussion advice" . AFL.com.au . Retrieved 16 April 2024 . Collingwood defender calls it quits following head knock sustained in 2023 Grand Final
^ "Sloane Announces Retirement" . afc.com.au . 29 April 2024. Retrieved 29 April 2024 .
^ "O'Driscoll medically retires from football" . westernbulldogs.com.au . 14 May 2024. Retrieved 14 May 2024 .
^ "Magpie retires due to ongoing concussion symptoms" . afl.com.au . 10 July 2024.
^ "Sam Reid calls time" . sydneyswans.com.au . 14 May 2024. Retrieved 24 July 2024 .
^ Whiting, Michael (1 August 2024). "How retiring Suns 'poster boy' brought Tigers together" . afl.com.au . Retrieved 6 August 2024 .
^ "Richmond legend Dustin Martin retires, effective immediately" . afl.com.au . 6 August 2024. Retrieved 6 August 2024 .
^ Smith, Martin (6 August 2024). "Tomahawk says farewell: Top Cat announces retirement" . afl.com.au . Retrieved 6 August 2024 .
^ Schmook, Nathan (7 August 2024). "Eagles veteran retires, to get farewell game at home" . afl.com.au . Retrieved 7 August 2024 .
^ Twomey, Callum (13 August 2024). "Former Dons skipper calls time on decorated 14-year career" . afl.com.au . Retrieved 13 August 2024 .
^ Rogers, Michael (19 August 2024). "Big Ben calls time: Premiership Demon to hang up the boots" . afl.com.au . Retrieved 20 August 2024 .
^ "Three-time flag hero retires, to get farewell game against former club" . afl.com.au . 20 August 2024. Retrieved 20 August 2024 .
^ Rogers, Michael (21 August 2024). "One last flag push: Premiership Cat to retire after finals campaign" . afl.com.au . Retrieved 22 August 2024 .
^ Smith, Martin (20 August 2024). "Another triple-premiership Tiger says farewell" . afl.com.au . Retrieved 22 August 2024 .
^ Smith, Martin (21 August 2024). "Journeyman ruck retires after another horror injury" . afl.com.au . Retrieved 22 August 2024 .
^ "Another premiership Tiger retires after remarkable career" . afl.com.au . 22 August 2024. Retrieved 22 August 2024 .
^ Smith, Martin (22 August 2024). "Roos veteran retires after unique career at three clubs" . afl.com.ay . Retrieved 23 August 2024 .
^ "Dual All-Australian says farewell after 218 games" . afl.com.au . 2 September 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024 .
^ Smith, Martin (2 September 2024). "Bombers defender makes 'courageous' call to retire at 29" . afl.com.au . Retrieved 4 September 2024 .
^ Kalinic, Dejan (12 September 2024). "Three-club Lion to call time at season's end" . afl.com.au . Retrieved 12 September 2024 .
^ Kalinic, Dejan (13 September 2024). "Docker calls it quits after injury-plagued career" . afl.com.au . Retrieved 14 September 2024 .
^ Anderson, Jamie (24 September 2024). "McKenzie to holster the cannon" . portadelaidefc.com.au . Retrieved 14 September 2024 . Port Adelaide Trent McKenzie has called time on his AFL career after 165 games at the highest level.
^ " 'I've been incredibly lucky': Powerhouse Dixon calls it a day" . afl.com.au . 25 September 2024. Retrieved 14 September 2024 .
^ O'Connor, Alison (27 September 2024). "Veteran Demon and flag Bulldog calls time after 12 seasons" . afl.com.au . Retrieved 2 October 2024 .
^ O'Connor, Alison (1 October 2024). "Much-loved inaugural Giant calls time after 13 seasons" . afl.com.au . Retrieved 2 October 2024 .
^ "End of the Joe Show: Much-loved Lion calls time" . afl.com.au . 3 October 2024. Retrieved 2 October 2024 .
^ "Veteran two-club forward retires after 198 games" . afl.com.au . 7 October 2024.
^ "Dog calls time: Defender retires after 109 games for two clubs" . 21 October 2024.
^ "Former Rising Star winner retires at just 25" . 28 October 2024.
^ " 'Allow me time to return to full health': Young Eagle steps away from footy" . 31 October 2024.
^ "North sacks Thomas after AFL hands down monster ban" . afl.com.au . 22 February 2024. Retrieved 22 February 2024 . Tarryn Thomas will not play AFL in 2024 and is no longer an North Melbourne player after the League handed down a massive ban.
^ "List update: Jaiden Hunter" . EssendonFC.com.au . 16 August 2024. Retrieved 20 August 2024 . Rookie will not receive playing contract for 2025.
^ "Pies farewell Begg" . collingwoodfc.com.au . 26 August 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2024 .
^ "Hind, Baldwin, Wanganeen not offered playing contracts" . essendonfc.com.au . 26 August 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2024 .
^ "Melbourne farewell duo of talls" . melbournefc.com.au . 27 August 2024. Retrieved 27 August 2024 .
^ "Saints farewell four following list changes" . saints.com.au . 27 August 2024. Retrieved 28 August 2024 .
^ "Saints delist two-time club champion after 211 games" . afl.com.au . 28 August 2024. Retrieved 28 August 2024 .
^ "Rookie success story, former Roo among SIX Suns delistings" . afl.com.au . 4 September 2024. Retrieved 4 September 2024 .
^ "End of the Day: Inaugural Sun not offered new deal" . afl.com.au . 5 September 2024. Retrieved 5 September 2024 .
^ "Veteran forward among four Dockers delistings - AFL" . afl.com.au . 11 September 2024.
^ "Carlton confirms list changes" . carltonfc.com.au . 13 September 2024.
^ "North Melbourne confirms four list changes" . nmfc.com.au . 20 September 2024.
^ "Premiership pair among SEVEN axed by Cats" . afl.com.au . 24 September 2024.
^ "Young Giants wingman axed after eight AFL games" . afl.com.au . 20 September 2024.
^ "Ex Cat one of two players delisted by Hawthorn" . afl.com.au . 19 September 2024.
^ "Ex Geelong forward one of three Eagles delisted" . afl.com.au . 19 September 2024.
^ "Dogs delist injury-hit rookie, two-game midfielder" . afl.com.au . 16 September 2024.
^ "Port Adelaide list update" . portadelaidefc.com.au . 26 September 2024. Retrieved 26 September 2024 .
^ "Dockers winger axed as off-season changes continue" . afl.com.au . 1 October 2024. Retrieved 2 October 2024 .
^ "Crows announce list changes" . Adelaide Football Club. 4 October 2024. Retrieved 4 October 2024 .
^ "Lions cut three as Irish defender decides to head home" . afl.com.au . 4 October 2024. Retrieved 4 October 2024 .
^ "Swans cut three after run to Grand Final" . afl.com.au . 6 October 2024. Retrieved 8 October 2024 .
^ "Bulldog's trade call, Cats pair to go on, Tigers eye Lions deal" . afl.com.au . 8 October 2024.
^ "Demons delist veteran defender after injury-hit stint" . afl.com.au . 17 October 2024.
^ "Swans axe ruck after two AFL games, pair sign new deals" . afl.com.au . 17 October 2024.
^ "Injury-hit big man, former Saint among three Pies delisted" . afl.com.au . 17 October 2024.
^ "Bombers delist former top-10 pick after two seasons" . 18 October 2024.
^ "Former Lion, mid-season pick-up among three cut by Eagles" . afl.com.au . 18 October 2024.
^ "Former top-10 pick, pre-season recruit among three Hawks axed" . afl.com.au . 18 October 2024.
^ "Bulldogs delist one-game small forward" . 19 October 2024.
^ "Port Adelaide farewells a further five" . 21 October 2024.
^ "Another Eagle axed as defender leaves nest" . 21 October 2024.
^ "Cats delist untried Category B rookie" . 22 October 2024.
^ "Blues delist three, duo offered train-on chance" . 22 October 2024.
^ "Lions cut defender in 'tough decision', rookie-list promise for duo" . 23 October 2024.
^ "Tigers pair delisted, ex-basketballer to get another chance" . 23 October 2024.
^ "Dons delist father-son forward after two seasons" . 23 October 2024.
^ "Second-round pick, No.1 rookie delisted by Kangaroos" . 23 October 2024.
^ "Dockers forward delisted, young ruck victim of list squeeze" . 25 October 2024.
^ "Thank you, Skunk: Membrey's Saints chapter comes to a close" . saints.com.au . 28 October 2024. Retrieved 29 October 2024 .
^ "Saints confirm further list changes" . saints.com.au . 29 October 2024. Retrieved 29 October 2024 .
^ "Untried forward delisted as Hawks continue list changes" . 29 October 2024.
^ "Pies to give duo another chance after surprise delistings" . 29 October 2024. The Pies have delisted Oleg Markov and Ash Johnson, but have committed to taking the pair in the Rookie Draft
^ "Veteran Swans set for another chance after delistings, rookie signs on" . 30 October 2023.
^ "Roos cut versatile tall but commit to rookie lifeline" . 31 October 2024.
^ "Three-time flag Hawk delisted in 'selfless' move to rookie spot" . 31 October 2024.
^ "Trio of Giants set for another chance after delistings" . 31 October 2024.
^ "Saints delist injury-riddled mid after four years" . 31 October 2024.
^ "Demon cops four-year ban for cocaine use and trafficking" . 1 November 2024.
^ "Crows make rookie draft commitment to delisted pair" . 4 November 2024.
^ "Blues secure talented Irish youngsters" . CarltonFC.com.au . 18 August 2023. Welcome to Carlton, Rob Monahan and Matt Duffy.
^ Riley Beveridge (11 December 2023). "Injured Irishman still committed to Blues, eyes 2025 start" . AFL. Retrieved 13 December 2023 .
^ "Bombers welcome Nguyen" . essendonfc.com.au . 22 November 2024. Retrieved 25 November 2024 .
^ "Cats secure Burke as Category B rookie" . GeelongCats.com.au . 31 October 2024. Geelong has signed exciting young Irish talent Cillian Burke as a Category B rookie ahead of the 2025 AFL season.
^ "Zak Evans signs with the SUNS" . goldcoastfc.com.au . 21 July 2024. Retrieved 25 November 2024 .
^ "SUNS add three more players in rookie draft" . goldcoastfc.com.au . 22 November 2024. Retrieved 25 November 2024 .
^ McKirdy, Lachlan (24 November 2024). "A 'Foreign' AFL Affair Pays Off" . The Sunday Telegraph . p. 68.
^ "Hawks add pair of Category B rookies" . hawthornfc.com.au . 30 October 2024. Retrieved 25 November 2024 .
^ a b Clark, Jackson (25 November 2024). "Malakai Champion, Ricky Mentha set to embark on AFL journeys" .
^ "Rookie Moss to join Power list" . PortAdelaideFC.com.au . 18 July 2024. Jacob Moss will join Port Adelaide's AFL list as a category B rookie in 2025.
^ "Electric small forward Benny Barrett joins Port Adelaide" . portadelaidefc.com.au . 22 November 2024. Retrieved 25 November 2024 .
^ "Saints land Irishman as Category B rookie to add to draft haul" . AFL.com.au . 22 November 2024.
^ a b "Dons sign ex-Lion, Narkle a Docker, Dogs to trial VFL champ" . afl.com.au . 25 November 2024. Retrieved 25 November 2024 .