2013 AFL women's draft explained
The 2013 AFL women's draft was the inaugural national women's draft organised by the Australian Football League, held to select Melbourne and Western Bulldogs players for the Hampson-Hardeman Cup, an exhibition match. It was conducted on 15 May[1] and consisted of 50 picks, with the odd-numbered picks selected by Melbourne, and the even-numbered picks selected by the Bulldogs. The order was decided by a coin toss on the night.[2] Darebin Falcons player Daisy Pearce was selected by Melbourne with the first pick.[3] [4] Darebin provided the most players in the draft, with 10 selected.[5]
Draft
Notes and References
- Web site: Two Peel Thunderbirds selected in first AFL National Women's Draft. Mandurah Mail. 16 May 2013. 23 March 2018.
- Web site: Pearce the first pick in AFL's inaugural women's draft. Australian Football League. Twomey. Callum. 16 May 2013. 23 March 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180112214633/http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-05-16/daisy-plucked-first. 12 January 2018. dead.
- News: Pearce tops women's draft. The Age. Pellizzeri. Teo. 15 May 2013. 23 March 2018.
- News: Eltham midwife No. 1 pick in women's draft. Herald Sun. Jolly. Laura. 26 June 2013. 23 March 2018.
- Web site: Demon Melissa Hickey bound for MCG. Sunraysia Daily. Rodd. Mitch. 17 May 2013. 23 March 2018.
- Web site: 2013 AFL Women's Draft order. Melbourne Football Club. Burgan. Matt. 16 May 2013. 23 March 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20140304162517/http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2013-05-16/2013-afl-womens-draft-order. 4 March 2014. dead.