All the key dates for the AFL off-season.

  • AFL Free Agency period
    Friday 1 October – Friday 8 October

  • Continental Tyres AFL Trade Period
    Monday 4 October (9am EST) – Wednesday 13 October (7.30pm EST)

  • List Lodgement (1)
    Friday 29 October

  • List Lodgement (2)
    Wednesday 10 November

  • Delisted Free Agency Period
    Thursday 11 November – Friday 12 November

  • AFL pre-season commences (1-4 year players)
    Monday 22 November

  • NAB AFL Draft (Round 1)
    Wednesday 24 November (7pm EST)

  • NAB AFL Draft (Rounds 2 to completion)
    Thursday 25 November (7pm EST)

  • NAB AFL Pre-Season and Rookie Draft
    Friday 26 November (3.20pm EST)

  • Final AFL Club List Lodgement
    Monday 29 November

  • AFL pre-season commences (5+ year players)
    Monday 6 December