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AFLW Draft: Pick 1 on the Block!
4 Dec
Summary
- AFLW trade window opens Dec 4-10, with the first pick potentially on the move.
- Eden Zanker trade could net Melbourne multiple first-round picks.
- Several clubs, including Adelaide and Richmond, are vying for the top draft selection.
The AFLW's wheeling and dealing period commences on Thursday, December 4, and is anticipated to be a hive of activity. The prized first overall draft pick is reportedly on the trade table, igniting speculation about major team reshuffles. A potential trade involving Melbourne's Eden Zanker could unlock a significant exchange, with the Demons potentially acquiring multiple first-round selections to bolster their list.
The race for the top draft selection is heating up, with rebuilding teams like Richmond and established contenders such as Adelaide expressing strong interest. Gold Coast holds the current number one pick and may look to move down the order to accumulate more draft power for their academy talents. Other clubs, including St Kilda and the Western Bulldogs, are also linked to potential moves for the top selection.
Beyond the first pick, several other significant player movements are expected. Trades involving Taylor Smith, Zoe Prowse, Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner, Mikala Cann, and Grace Egan are already being discussed as the exchange window opens. This period promises dynamic changes across AFLW lists as teams prepare for the national draft on December 15.
