Resource FAQs: Rules, Regulations and Resources for Player Movements in the AFL

[Lore]

Is this current?
Carlton apparently adding a 3rd Cat B for list size of 45

The new CBA is the same as that yes. This whole thread will be getting an update once the mods have a chance to go through the new CBA and cross check it all.

If you’re getting a second Irishman it’ll be a cat A spot

 

[swuzzlebubble]

The new CBA is the same as that yes. This whole thread will be getting an update once the mods have a chance to go through the new CBA and cross check it all.

If you’re getting a second Irishman it’ll be a cat A spot

Yes under current rules I can see that we could get additional internationals under 10.1c but they would take Cat A list spots.
With the Fantasia news last night we're one over by my reckoning.
There seems to be expectations of changing rules or perhaps an exemption.

 

[Lore]

Yes under current rules I can see that we could get additional internationals under 10.1c but they would take Cat A list spots.
With the Fantasia news last night we're one over by my reckoning.
There seems to be expectations of changing rules or perhaps an exemption.

Nah it’s not changing. We have the new CBA (available on the AFLPA website) and that part is the same

 

[stemline]

Something I'm obviously misunderstanding - the current draft order has the Bulldogs and Gold Coast taking 10 picks each to the draft. Do they have that many open list spots?

 

[Lore]

Something I'm obviously misunderstanding - the current draft order has the Bulldogs and Gold Coast taking 10 picks each to the draft. Do they have that many open list spots?

Nope. Once the final draft order is confirmed the picks they aren’t eligible for will be removed.

List sizes won’t be confirmed and the draft order finalised until after the DFA period and pick trades have concluded a few days before the draft.

 

[stemline]

Nope. Once the final draft order is confirmed the picks they aren’t eligible for will be removed.

List sizes won’t be confirmed and the draft order finalised until after the DFA period and pick trades have concluded a few days before the draft.

Cheers. Makes me wonder how Hawthorn with 4 open list spots are going to elevate Newcombe AND match bids for McCabe and Dear.

 

[Lore]

Cheers. Makes me wonder how Hawthorn with 4 open list spots are going to elevate Newcombe AND match bids for McCabe and Dear.

 

[RussellEbertHandball]

Something I'm obviously misunderstanding - the current draft order has the Bulldogs and Gold Coast taking 10 picks each to the draft. Do they have that many open list spots?

Basically the AFL's website indicative order article is projected out to fill 5 rounds ie 18 x 5 = 90 + the 5 compo picks added in, is why they put all picks clubs have up to pick # 95. It doesn't mean individual clubs have that many free slots on their lists as per the allocated picks in the article.

 

[Taylor]

Some minor updates as specified in https://www.afl.com.au/news/1185312/afl-player-movement-and-list-management-changes

Primary changes are points system from 2025 being compressed, 10% discount in first 18 picks, standard 84 point deduction from pick #19 to #36 and then next selection available matching bids from pick #37 (different from pick #41 in 2024 and previous)/

Trading of future picks detailed.

 

[wahawk]

Lore have Cat B rules changed ?
As in, they can only play senior football if a player either retires or is put on LTI list & they are elevated ?
Or has this recently changed ?

 

[freo_leo29]

Lore have Cat B rules changed ?
As in, they can only play senior football if a player either retires or is put on LTI list & they are elevated ?
Or has this recently changed ?

Draper played all year from the Cat B list, the rule has changed


edit: See attached from the 2024 rules

 

[dlanod]

Lore have Cat B rules changed ?
As in, they can only play senior football if a player either retires or is put on LTI list & they are elevated ?
Or has this recently changed ?

It changed in one of the recent CBA updates.

 

[Bletch]

Lore have Cat B rules changed ?
As in, they can only play senior football if a player either retires or is put on LTI list & they are elevated ?
Or has this recently changed ?

Up to 2016, rookies (A or B), couldn't play in the senior team. A rule change for the 2017 season allowed Cat-A rookies to be selected (without elevation to the primary list). Then, for the 2021 season, Cat-B rookies were also available to be selected.

 

[eaglevision]

It doesn’t seem to be clear if a team can transfer a Cat B rookie to being a Cat A rookie after the national draft but before the rookie draft. Does anyone have a reference/link to answer that?

 

[Lach72]

Do we have clarity yet on drafting/trading concessions for Tasmania?

 

[dlanod]

Do we have clarity yet on drafting/trading concessions for Tasmania?

No.

Officially we don't even know if they're coming in yet given the stadium caveats.