The North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos’ strong 2020 campaign means they will enter the start of the AFLW exchange period with picks 13, 29 and 43. 

During this period, the Kangaroos can sign up to 27 players, including rookies, with the opportunity to trade for additional draft picks. 

Additional selections will be added through the list lodgment process.

The re-signing and restricted free agent period closes on Monday, August 17, with the final draft order to be released at the conclusion of the delisted free agent period on Friday, August 21.

Last year, North was able to recruit the likes of Ellie Gavalas, Sarah Wright and Tahni Nestor via the draft.

The key dates

Monday August 3
AFLW Sign & Trade Period commences (12pm)

Wednesday August 12
Trade period closes (2pm) AFLW List Lodgement # 1 (4pm)

Monday August 17
Re-signing and Restricted Free Agent period closes (2pm) AFLW List Lodgement # 2 (4pm)

Friday August 21
Delisted Free Agent period closes (2pm) AFLW List Lodgement # 3 (4pm)
AFLW Draft order confirmed

Please note: While the situation relating to COVID-19 remains a challenge for the entire football industry, the AFL had advised these dates are subject to change.