2020 AFL draft explained

2020 AFL draft
Date:	9 December - National Draft; 10 December - Rookie Draft
Location:	Marvel Stadium (virtual event)
Sponsor:	National Australia Bank
Network:	Fox Footy
League:	AFL
First:	Jamarra Ugle-Hagan
Prev:	2019
Next:	2021

The 2020 AFL draft consisted of the various periods where the 18 clubs in the Australian Football League (AFL) could trade and recruit players following the completion of the 2020 AFL season.

Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the National, Pre-season and Rookie drafts were held as a "virtual event" on 9 and 10 December.^[1]

Key dates

Table of key dates

Event	Date(s)
Free agency period	30 October - 6 November
Trade period	4-12 November
National draft	9 December
Pre-season draft	10 December
Rookie draft	10 December
Pre-season supplemental selection period	6 January - start of 2021 AFL season

Previous trades

Since 2015, clubs have been able to trade future picks in the next year's national draft during the trade period. As a result, a total of 40 selections for the 2020 draft were traded during the 2019 trade period. Further trades of future picks can be made before or during the 2019 national draft. The selection order for each of these picks is tied to the original club's finishing position in the 2020 season.

Table of previously traded selections

		New Club	Acquired via
1			Pick swap	^[2]
		Pick swap	^[3]
(Priority Pick, #11)		Pick swap at the 2019 National Draft	^[4]
		Tim Kelly trade	^[5]
		Pick swap	^[6]
2			Pick swap	^[7]
		Sam Frost trade	^[8]
		Pick swap at the 2019 National Draft	^[9]
		Pick swap at the 2019 National Draft	^[10]
		Ed Langdon trade	^[11]
		via (Pick swap) on-traded to (pick swap)	^[12] ^[13]
		Alex Keath trade	^[14]
		via (Bradley Hill and Blake Acres trade) on-traded to (James Aish trade) on-traded to (Pick swap at the 2019 National Draft)	^[15] ^[16]
		Pick swap at the 2019 National Draft
		Callum Ah Chee trade	^[17]
3			Alex Keath trade
		via (Aiden Bonar trade) on-traded to (Pick swap at the 2019 National Draft)	^[18] ^[19]
		Pick swap at the 2019 National Draft
		via (Hugh Greenwood trade) on-traded to (Josh Jenkins trade) on-traded to (Pick swap at the 2019 National Draft)	^[20] ^[21] ^[22]
		via (Tom Cutler trade) on-traded to (pick swap) on-traded to (Pick swap at the 2019 National Draft)	^[23] ^[24]
		via (Bradley Hill and Blake Acres trade) on-traded to (Zak Jones trade) on-traded to (Pick swap at the 2019 National Draft)	^[25] ^[26]
		via (James Aish trade) On-traded to (pick swap)	^[27]
		Paddy Ryder and Dougal Howard trade	^[28]
		Tim Kelly trade
4			Pick swap at the 2019 National Draft
		Zak Jones trade
		Hugh Greenwood trade
		Ed Langdon trade
		via (Eddie Betts trade) On-traded to (pick swap) On-traded to (pick swap)	^[29]
		via (Sam Jacobs trade) on-traded to (Billy Frampton trade) on-traded to (pick swap)	^[30] ^[31]
		via (Sam Frost trade) on-traded to (Jonathon Patton trade) on-traded to (Aiden Bonar trade)	^[32]
		Pick swap at the 2019 National Draft
		Pick swap at the 2019 National Draft
		via (Bradley Hill and Blake Acres trade) on-traded to (James Aish trade)
		Pick swap at the 2019 National Draft
		Pick swap at the 2019 National Draft
		Callum Ah Chee trade
		Paddy Ryder and Dougal Howard trade	^[33]
5			Pick swap at the 2019 National Draft

Free agency

2020 AFL free agency period signings

Player	Date	Free agent type	Former club	New club	Compensation	Ref
		Unrestricted			End of 2nd round (Pick 40)	^[34]
		Unrestricted			3rd round (Pick 46)	^[35]
		Restricted			1st round (Pick 7)	^[36]
		Restricted			2nd round (Pick 31)	^[37]
		Restricted			1st round (Pick 10)	^[38]
		Restricted			2nd round (Pick 23)	^[39]
		Unrestricted			None	^[40]
		Delisted			None	^[41]
		Delisted			None	^[42]

Trades

2020 AFL trade period

Date	No.	Player(s)	Traded from	Traded to	Traded for	Ref
	1
	2				third round pick
	3
	4				fourth round pick
	5
		fourth round pick			third round pick
	6				fourth round pick
	7				second round pick
					fourth round pick
	8				third round pick
	9
	10				N/A
					N/A
	11
	12				third round pick
	13
	14				second round pick
	15
	16
					second round pick
					third round pick
	17
	18
		fourth round pick			fourth round pick
	19
		fourth round pick			second round pick
	20
					third round pick
	21
	22
		second round pick			first round pick
	23
					third round pick
	24
	25
					second round pick
	26
					second round pick
	27
		second round pick GWS)
		second round pick			fourth round pick
	28
	29					^[43]
		third round pick
	30				third round pick	^[44]
	31					^[45]
		fourth round pick
	32				fourth round pick	^[46]
	33					^[47]
	34				third round pick	^[48]
	35					^[49]
					fourth round pick
	36
		second round pick
	37
		fourth round pick
	38							first round pick
	39				first round pick
		fourth round pick
	40
	41
		third round pick
	42
					third round pick
	43
	44
		fourth round pick
	45
	46
		fourth round pick
	47				third round pick
		fourth round pick

List changes

Retirements

Table key

R	Rookie listed player
B	Category B Rookie listed player

Table of player retirements

Date	Name	Club
			^[50]
			^[51]
			^[52]
			^[53]
			^[54]
			^[55]
			^[56]
			^[57]
			^[58]
			^[59]
	(R)		^[60]
			^[61]
			^[62]
			^[63]
			^[64]
			^[65]
			^[66]
			^[67]
			^[68]
			^[69]
			^[70]
	(R)		^[71]
			^[72]
			^[73]
			^[74]
			^[75]
			^[76]
			^[77]
			^[78]
			^[79]

Delistings

Table key

R	Rookie listed player
B	Category B Rookie listed player

Table of player delistings

Date	Name	Club
			^[80]
	(B)		^[81]
	(R)		^[82]
	(B)
			^[83]
	(R)
	(R)
			^[84]
	(R)
	(R)
			^[85]
	(R)
			^[86]
	(R)
	(R)		^[87]
	(R)
			^[88]
	(R)
	(R)
			^[89]
	(R)
	(R)
	(R)
	(B)
	(B)
			^[90]
	(R)
	(R)
	(R)
			^[91]
	(R)		^[92]
	(R)
			^[93]
			^[94]
	(R)
	(R)
	(R)
	(R)
			^[95]
	(R)
	(R)
	(R)
	(R)
	(R)		^[96]
	(R)		^[97]
	(R)
	(R)
	(R)
	(B)		^[98]
	(R)
	(R)
	(R)
			^[99]
	(B)
			^[100]
			^[101]
			^[102]
			^[103]
	(R)
			^[104]
			^[105]
			^[106]
			^[107]
			^[108]
	(R)
	(R)
	(R)		^[109]
	(R)
			^[110]
	(R)		^[111]
			^[112]
			^[113]
			^[114]
			^[115]
	(R)		^[116]
			^[117]
	(R)
			^[118]
			^[119]
	(R)
	(R)
	(B)		^[120]
			^[121]
			^[122]
			^[123]
			^[124]

Moved to Rookie List

As part of the revised AFL Collective Bargaining agreement, clubs could now move up to two players from their Senior List on to their Rookie List without having to redraft them through the rookie draft.^[125]

Table of players moved from the senior list to the rookie list^[126]

Name	Club
		^[127]
		^[128]
		^[129]

Pre-draft selections

As part of their 2019 draft concessions, were able to prelist players from their Academy zone.

Table of pre-draft selections

Player	Club	Recruited from		Notes
		Club	League
scope=row			Broadbeach	QAFL		^[130]
scope=row			Darwin Buffaloes	NTFL

2020 national draft

Table of national draft selections

Round	Pick	Player	Club	Recruited from		Notes
		Club	League
1	1	scope=row			Oakleigh Chargers	NAB League	Next Generation Academy selection (Indigenous), matched bid by
	2	scope=row				SANFL
	3	scope=row			Oakleigh Chargers	NAB League
	4	scope=row				WAFL
	5	scope=row			Pennant Hills	Sydney AFL	Academy selection, matched bid by
	6	scope=row				WAFL
	7	scope=row			Murray Bushrangers	NAB League
	8	scope=row			Northern Knights	NAB League
	9	scope=row			Sandringham Dragons	NAB League	Free Agency compensation pick (Daniher)
	10			Gippsland Power	NAB League	Traded from
	11				SANFL	Traded from in 2019
	12	scope=row			Geelong Falcons	NAB League	Free Agency compensation pick (Williams)
	13				SANFL	Traded from in 2019
	14				WAFL
Priority	15			Oakleigh Chargers	NAB League	Traded from ; received from at the 2019 National Draft
1	16	scope=row				SANFL	Next Generation Academy selection (Indigenous), matched bid by
	17			Geelong Falcons	NAB League	Traded from
	18			Gippsland Power	NAB League	Traded from ; received from in 2019
	19			Oakleigh Chargers	NAB League
	20			Sandringham Dragons	NAB League	Traded from at the draft; received from
	21	^+		Sandringham Dragons	NAB League	Traded from
	22			Oakleigh Chargers	NAB League	Traded from ; received from in 2019
	23	scope=row			Oakleigh Chargers	NAB League	Next Generation Academy selection (Filipino descent), matched bid by
	24	scope=row			Morningside	QAFL	Academy selection, matched bid by
	25				SANFL	Traded from at the draft; received from at the draft; received from
	26			Calder Cannons	NAB League	Traded from
2	27				WAFL	Traded from at the draft; received from at the draft
	28			Gippsland Power	NAB League	Free Agency compensation pick (Crouch)
	29			Bendigo Pioneers	NAB League	Traded from in 2019
	30				SANFL	Traded from ; received from
	31			Northern Knights	NAB League	Traded from, received from ; received from ; received from ; received from in 2019
	32			UNSW-Eastern Suburbs Bulldogs	Sydney AFL	Academy selection, matched bid by
	33				WAFL	Traded from
	34			Sandringham Dragons	NAB League	Traded from ; received from in 2019
	35	scope=row			Eastern Ranges	NAB League	Next Generation Academy selection (Chinese descent), matched bid by
	36			Geelong Falcons	NAB League	Traded from ; received from
	37				SANFL	Traded from ; received from ; received from ; Free Agency compensation pick (Corr)
	38				SANFL	Traded from ; received from in 2019
	39	scope=row			Calder Cannons	NAB League	Next Generation Academy selection (Indigenous), matched bid by
	40			Western Magpies	QAFL	Traded from (via and) in 2019. Academy eligible for Brisbane, who did not match the bid ^[131]
	41				WAFL	Traded from
	42				SANFL	Traded from ; received from in 2019
3	43			GWV Rebels	NAB League	Traded from in 2019
	44				SANFL	Traded from at the draft
	45				SANFL
	46				WAFL	Traded from (via and) in 2019
	47			GWV Rebels	NAB League	Traded from
	48				SANFL	Traded from
	49			Sandringham Dragons	NAB League
	50	scope=row				WAFL	Next Generation Academy selection (born in Ghana), matched bid by
	51	scope=row			Oakleigh Chargers	NAB League	Father–son selection (son of Maurice Rioli), matched bid by
4	52				SANFL	Traded from ; received from in 2019
	53	scope=row			Calder Cannons	NAB League	Next Generation Academy selection (Indigenous), matched bid by
	54	scope=row				WAFL	Next Generation Academy selection (Singaporean descent), matched bid by
	55	scope=row			Murray Bushrangers	NAB League
	56	scope=row			Western Jets	NAB League
	57			Peel Thunder	WAFL
	58	scope=row			Geelong Falcons	NAB League
	59	scope=row				SANFL

• Fremantle are carrying over a 264.9 point deficit from 2019 (Liam Henry, Next Generation Academy selection #9), moving their default first round pick^{[132] [133]}
• Greater Western Sydney are carrying over a 254.2 point deficit from 2019 (Tom Green, Academy selection #10), moving their default second round pick
• Port Adelaide are carrying over a 115.9 point deficit from 2019 (Jackson Mead, Father–son rule selection #25), moving their default second round pick

Rookie elevations

Clubs were able to promote any player who was listed on their rookie list in 2020 to their 2021 primary playing list prior to the draft.

2021 pre-season draft

The 2021 pre-season draft was held on the afternoon of Thursday, 10 December 2020 prior to the commencement of the rookie draft.

2021 rookie draft

Table of rookie draft selections

Round	Pick	Player	Club	Recruited from		Notes
		Club	League
1	1	scope=row				AFL	Gibbs retired on 10 September 2020. However, Gibbs was retained as an inactive player on Adelaide's Rookie List due to a contractual settlement
	2	scope=row
	3	scope=row			Sturt	SANFL
	4	scope=row			Norwood	SANFL
	5	scope=row			Essendon	AFL
	6	scope=row				AFL
	7	scope=row			Bendigo Pioneers	NAB League
	8	scope=row			Glenelg	SANFL
	9	scope=row				AFL
	10	scope=row	Passed		—	—
	11	scope=row				SANFL
	12	scope=row				WAFL
	13	scope=row			Bendigo Pioneers	NAB League
	14	scope=row	Passed		—	—
	15	scope=row				AFL
	16	scope=row				SANFL
	17	scope=row	Passed		—	—
2	18	scope=row			Werribee	VFL
	19	scope=row	Passed		—	—
	20	scope=row				AFL
	21	scope=row
	22	scope=row
	23	scope=row	Passed		—	—
	24	scope=row
	25	scope=row	Passed		—	—
	26	scope=row				AFL
	27	scope=row				AFL
	28	scope=row			Launceston
	29	scope=row	Passed		—	—
	30	scope=row	Passed		—	—
	31	scope=row	Passed		—	—
3	32	scope=row	Passed		—	—
	33	scope=row				AFL
	34	scope=row	Passed		—	—
	35	scope=row	Passed		—	—
	36	scope=row	Passed		—	—
	37	scope=row				SANFL	Father–son selection (son of Jarrad Schofield)
	38	scope=row			Broadbeach	QAFL	Academy selection
	39	scope=row	Passed		—	—
4	40	scope=row			Labrador	QAFL	Academy selection

Category B rookie selections

Table of Category B rookie signings

Name	Club	Origin	Note
		(SANFL)	Next Generation Academy selection (Indigenous)	^[135]
		(SANFL)	Next Generation Academy selection (born in Egypt)	^[136]
		Kerry GAA	International selection (Ireland)	^[137]
		Maroochydore (QAFL)	Academy selection	^[138]
		Keilor Thunder (Big V)	3-year non-registered player (basketball)	^[139]
		(NEAFL)	International selection (Papua New Guinea)	^[140]
		Bendigo Pioneers (NAB League)	Academy selection	^[141]
		Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (NCAA)	3-year non-registered player (basketball)	^[142]
		Pennant Hills (Sydney AFL)	Academy selection	^[143]

Pre-season supplemental selection period

Table of Pre-season supplemental selection period signings

Player	Club	Recruited from		Notes
		Club	League
		Williamstown	VFL		^[144]
			AFL		^[145]
			WAFL	Previously listed with	^[146]
			SANFL		^[147]
		Williamstown	VFL		^[148]
			AFL		^[149]
		Dandenong Stingrays	NAB League
			SANFL		^[150]
			AFL	Re-signed player	^[151]
			AFL		^[152]
			SANFL	Previously listed with	^[153]
		Footscray	VFL		^[154]

See also

• 2020 AFL Women's draft

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2020 draft night confirmed: AFL to go virtual across the country. AFL.com.au. 19 November 2020 . 19 November 2020.
2. AFL_House. 1196650254679994369. 19 November 2019. Trade paperwork lodged. GWS GIANTS has traded its Rd 1 (6) and its Future First Round Selection to the Adelaide Crows for its Rd 1 (4) selection..
3. AFL_House. 1183937544787906561. 15 October 2019. Trade paperwork lodged: Melbourne has traded selections 26, 50 and Future Rd 1 2020 selection to North Melbourne for Rd 1 selection 8..
4. News: Cats secure future first round pick. 28 November 2019. geelongcats.com.au. Telstra Media. 1 December 2019.
5. News: Home, sweet home: Kelly finally an Eagle after mega-trade with Cats. 9 October 2019. afl.com.au. Telstra Media. 9 October 2019.
6. AFL_House. 1196245615660765190. 18 November 2019. Trade paperwork lodged. Brisbane Lions has traded its Rd 1 (16), Rd 3 (52), Rd 3 (55) and its Rd 4 (72) selections to Port Adelaide for its Rd 2 (29), Rd 4 (71) and its Future Round One Selection..
7. AFL_House. 1197018723917299712. 20 November 2019. Trade paperwork lodged. Hawthorn has traded its Rd 2 (30) selection to North Melbourne for its Rd 3 (50), Rd 4 (73) and its Future Round Two Selection..
8. News: Dee-Frosted: Defender departs Melbourne for Hawthorn. 11 October 2019. afl.com.au. Telstra Media. 11 October 2019.
9. NMFCOfficial. 1199972148804124672. 28 November 2019. We have traded picks 30 and 50 for Essendon's pick 35, and a second-round pick in 2020..
10. News: Surprise bid on Academy jet forces Freo into live trade scramble. 27 November 2019. afl.com.au. Telstra Media. 3 December 2019.
11. News: Demons seal deal for Freo wingman to boost their pace stocks. 11 October 2019. afl.com.au. Telstra Media. 11 October 2019.
12. AFL_House. 1197296206537355264. 21 November 2019. Trade paperwork lodged. The Brisbane Lions has traded its Rd 3 (48) selection and its Future Round Three Selection to Collingwood for its Future Round Two Selection..
13. caltwomey. 1199920488740311041. 28 November 2019. There's been a trade! Brisbane now has first pick tonight. They'll hold pick No.22, and Port Adelaide has moved back to No.23. There's also been an exchange of future picks - Port has gotten a future second and Brisbane a future fourth - to make it happen..
14. News: Stalemate broken: Crows defender joins Dogs after tense negotiations. 16 October 2019. afl.com.au. Telstra Media. 16 October 2019.
15. News: He's Officially a Saint! All the details in the Bradley Hill Trade.. 15 October 2019. afl.com.au. 15 October 2019. Telstra Media.
16. News: Defender now a Docker: Magpie flies west to join third club. 16 October 2019. afl.com.au. Telstra Media. 16 October 2019.
17. News: Queensland rivalry heats up after Sun becomes a Lion. 15 October 2019. afl.com.au. Telstra Media. 15 October 2019.
18. News: Roos swoop on highly rated young Giants mid. 16 October 2019. afl.com.au. Telstra Media. 16 October 2019.
19. GWSGIANTS. 1199993457290334209. 28 November 2019. We've traded up the #AFLDraft to secure Jake Riccardi! We traded a future third round pick to Collingwood for pick 51 and a future fourth to make the strong mark and accurate set shot kick a GIANT..
20. News: Hardened mid turns back on Crows, joins Suns on long-term deal. 15 October 2019. afl.com.au. Telstra Media. 15 October 2019.
21. News: Cats snatch out-of-favour Crows forward in surprise attack. 16 October 2019. afl.com.au. Telstra Media. 16 October 2019.
22. essendonfc. 1199991492820914176. 28 November 2019. We've secured a trade with @GeelongCats. IN - 63, 2020 Rds 3 + 4 picks OUT - 50.
23. News: Fringe Lion finds a new home at Essendon for late picks. 16 October 2019. afl.com.au. Telstra Media. 16 October 2019.
24. CollingwoodFC. 1199965759696277507. 28 November 2019. We've traded our future 3rd round selection (Ess) for pick 43 from Hawthorn..
25. News: Need for speed: Saints land line-breaking midfielder from Swans. 16 October 2019. afl.com.au. Telstra Media. 16 October 2019.
26. Adelaide_FC. 1199967485019033600. 28 November 2019. We've completed a pick swap with Sydney.
27. News: Freo secure selection no.8 in pick swaps. 21 November 2019. fremantlefc.com.au. Telstra Media. 21 November 2019.
28. News: AFL Draft 2019: Fremantle Dockers pick up Hayden Young, Caleb Serong and Liam Henry in first round. 27 November 2019. The West Australian. 7 West Media. 27 November 2019.
29. News: Crow no more: Eddie makes fairytale return to Carlton. 14 October 2019. afl.com.au. Telstra Media. 14 October 2019.
30. News: Sauce on the Giants' list: Big Crow joins GWS for future pick. 15 October 2019. afl.com.au. Telstra Media. 15 October 2019.
31. News: Power tall moves to crosstown rivals, set to join rare list. 15 October 2019. afl.com.au. Telstra Media. 15 October 2019.
32. News: The General motors to Hawks after Giant deal. 15 October 2019. afl.com.au. Telstra Media. 15 October 2019.
33. News: Saints' double delight: Power pair off to Moorabbin. 15 October 2019. afl.com.au. Telstra Media. 15 October 2019.
34. News: Adelaide gets compo pick as Crow flies north on lengthy deal. 30 October 2020. afl.com.au. Telstra Media. 30 October 2020.
35. News: Veteran wingman joins Cats, Hawks score third-round pick. 30 October 2020. afl.com.au. Telstra Media. 30 October 2020.
36. News: Bombers' massive win as Daniher becomes a Lion. 30 October 2020. afl.com.au. Telstra Media. 30 October 2020.
37. News: Late drama: Hawks' bid falls short as Roos get their man. 30 October 2020. afl.com.au. Telstra Media. 30 October 2020.
38. News: Zac's a Blue: Carlton adds speed, GWS gets a top pick. 30 October 2020. afl.com.au. Telstra Media. 30 October 2020.
39. AFL House . AFL_House . 1323867689530503170 . 4 November 2020 . The Adelaide Crows elected not to match the offer and Brad Crouch is now able to join St Kilda immediately. Based on the player's age & the contract offer, the AFL advised Adelaide the club would be eligible for a Round Two compensation selection, currently selection number 23. . en . 4 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201104060059/https://twitter.com/AFL_House/status/1323867689530503170 . 4 November 2020 . live.
40. News: Black. Sarah. 6 November 2020. Saints nab free agent to boost tall stocks. afl.com.au. 6 November 2020.
41. News: Cleary. Mitch. 26 November 2020. 'Chip' career backflip: Frawley name returns to St Kilda. afl.com.au. 26 November 2020.
42. AFL House . AFL_House . 1331817289394446337 . 25 November 2020 . Paperwork lodged. Adelaide Crows sign Delisted Free Agent Mitchell Hinge. . en . 4 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201126043020/https://twitter.com/AFL_House/status/1331817289394446337 . 26 November 2020 . live.
43. AFL_House. 1331121815750643714. 24 November 2020. Trade paperwork lodged. The Sydney Swans have traded its Rd 2 (31) Selection to Carlton for its Rd 3 (48) and Future Round Three Selection..
44. AFL_House. 1331123578289283075. 24 November 2020. Trade paperwork lodged. The Sydney Swans have traded its Future Round Three Selection (tied to Carlton) to the Gold Coast SUNS for its Rd 2 (37) Selection..
45. AFL_House. 1331476357939929091. 25 November 2020. Trade paperwork lodged. The Adelaide Crows trade Rd 4 (66) and its Future Round Four Selection (tied to Melbourne) to the Brisbane Lions for its Rd 4 (63) Selection..
46. AFL_House. 1331784615028162567. 26 November 2020. Trade paperwork lodged. The Adelaide Crows trade its Rd 3 (56) and Rd 4 (63) Selections to Fremantle for its Future Round Four Selection..
47. AFL_House. 1333580392901746688. 1 December 2020. Trade paperwork lodged. The GWS GIANTS trade its Rd 2 (29) and Rd 3 (52) selections to the Western Bulldogs for its Rd 2 (26) selection..
48. AFL_House. 1334026022119849987. 2 December 2020. Trade paperwork lodged. The Gold Coast SUNS trade its Rd 2 (27) selection to the Geelong Cats for its Future Round Three Selection (currently tied to Melbourne)..
49. AFL_House. 1334049153505128449. 2 December 2020. Trade paperwork lodged. The Brisbane Lions trade its Rd 4 (66) and Rd 4 (68) selections to Collingwood for its Rd 4 (70) and Future Round Four Selection..
50. News: Star Tiger shocks footy world with sudden retirement. 19 December 2019 . AFL.com.au. 19 December 2019.
51. News: St Kilda's Nathan Brown tells teammates 'I feel like I've deserted my brothers' in touching retirement letter. 31 July 2020. Fox Sports. 29 July 2020.
52. News: From County Mayo to Queensland: Journey ends for Irish star. 3 September 2020. AFL.com.au. 2 September 2020.
53. News: Essendon speedster shocks teammates with retirement announcement. 8 September 2020. AFL.com.au. 8 September 2020.
54. News: Last hurrah: Veteran Crow to hang up boots after game against old club. 10 September 2020. AFL.com.au. 10 September 2020.
55. News: Big Blue to call time: Injuries get the better of former No.1 draft pick. 10 September 2020. AFL.com.au. 10 September 2020.
56. News: End of an era: Two flag Hawks retiring. 14 September 2020. AFL.com.au. 14 September 2020.
57. News: 342 and out: Carlton warrior calls it a day after 18-year career. 15 September 2020. AFL.com.au. 15 September 2020.
58. News: 'My body is telling me my time is up': Big Bomber retires. 15 September 2020. AFL.com.au. 15 September 2020.
59. News: Hoff into the sunset: Power veteran pulls plug on career. 17 September 2020. AFL.com.au. 17 September 2020.
60. News: Sheridan Calls Time. 17 September 2020. GWSGiants.com.au. 17 September 2020.
61. News: Out of 'Sauce': Three-club ruckman calls time after 14 years. 19 September 2020. AFL.com.au. 19 September 2020.
62. News: Glass returns to Ireland. 23 September 2020. Fox Sports. 23 September 2020.
63. News: Hendo hangs up the boots. 23 September 2020. Fox Sports. 23 September 2020.
64. News: George Horlin Smith and Anthony Miles announce retirement. Gold Coast Suns. 24 September 2020.
65. News: Jack Watts announces retirement. Port Adelaide Football Club. 24 September 2020.
66. News: Eagles' flag defender to call it quits after finals. AFL.com.au. 25 September 2020.
67. News: Premiership Pie makes selfless call to retire immediately. AFL.com.au. 25 September 2020.
68. News: Dog's days are over: Premiership hero calls time. AFL.com.au. 27 September 2020.
69. News: harley-s-afl-ride-is-over-bennell-s-10-year-career-comes-to-an-end. AFL.com.au. 28 September 2020.
70. News: Veteran Magpie hangs up the boots after two-flag career. 11 October 2020. AFL.com.au. 11 October 2020.
71. News: Pies delist two, Dunn retires. 14 October 2020. Collingwood.com.au. 14 October 2020.
72. News: 'His courage is amazing': Port veteran retires after brave final act. 17 October 2020. AFL.com.au. 17 October 2020.
73. News: Bundy bids farewell: Veteran Lion and Geelong flag hero retires. 21 October 2020. AFL.com.au. 21 October 2020.
74. News: Magpies star Dayne Beams opens up on brutal addiction battle as he walks away from AFL. 23 October 2020. foxfooty.com.au. 23 October 2020.
75. News: Goodbye, Gaz: No fairytale as footy farewells one of the greatest. 25 October 2020. AFL.com.au. 24 October 2020.
76. News: Two-time premiership Cat calls time after 'one hell of a ride'. 31 October 2020. AFL.com.au. 31 October 2020.
77. Web site: Cats midfielder hangs up the boots despite a year left on contract. 19 November 2020 .
78. News: -i-wouldn-t-take-anything-back-concussion-forces-dee-to-retire. 25 November 2020 . AFL.com.au. 25 November 2020.
79. News: Knee injury forces pie to retire. 30 November 2020. AFL.com.au. 30 November 2020.
80. News: Goalkicker sensationally quits Freo after no contract offer for 2021. 20 August 2020. AFL.com.au. 20 August 2019.
81. News: Suspended Docker joins McCarthy in walking away from club. 22 August 2020. AFL.com.au. 21 August 2020.
82. News: More Dockers depart with young pair delisted. 30 August 2020. AFL.com.au. 30 August 2020.
83. News: Power outage: Four delisted immediately, two more in limbo. 17 September 2020. AFL.com.au. 17 September 2020.
84. News: Roos' massive cull: North delists 11 after horror season. 18 September 2020. AFL.com.au. 18 September 2020.
85. News: Bombers axe five as new era begins. 20 September 2020. AFL.com.au. 20 September 2020.
86. News: Blues confirm four list changes. 21 September 2020. CarltonFC.com.au. 21 September 2020.
87. News: Dees farewell three, as list changes begin. 23 September 2020. AFL.com. 23 September 2020.
88. News: Three players cut as Crows poach senior assistant from Hawks. 23 September 2020. AFL.com. 23 September 2020.
89. News: GSUNS farewell seven. Gold Coast Suns. 24 September 2020.
90. News: Dockers goalsneak among four more axed. AFL.com.au. 25 September 2020.
91. News: Thanks Shawry. GWS Giants. 29 September 2020.
92. News: Hawks cut forward AGAIN as three are axed. 21 September 2020. AFL.com.au. 7 October 2020.
93. News: Frawley calls time. 8 October 2020. Hawthorn Hawks. 8 October 2020.
94. News: Pair of Jacks among five Saints cut after finals exit. 11 October 2020. AFL.com.au. 11 October 2020.
95. News: Swans make list changes. 14 October 2020. sydneyswans.com.au. 16 October 2020.
96. News: Sutcliffe departs Port Adelaide. 20 October 2020. portadelaidefc.com.au. 20 October 2020.
97. News: Brother of gun Docker among five Eagles cut. 21 October 2020. AFL.com.au. 21 October 2020.
98. News: Six depart the Den. 23 October 2020. lions.com.au. 23 October 2020.
99. Web site: Cats delist three in wake of GF loss, 14 still without a contract. 26 October 2020 .
100. News: Richmond announces list changes. 28 October 2020. RichmondFC.com.au. 28 October 2020.
101. Web site: Bulldogs confirm list changes . Western Bulldogs . 6 November 2020 . 13 January 2021 .
102. Web site: 'Tough choice' as Saints cut high-flying forward. 7 November 2020 .
103. Web site: Former No.15 pick among three Crows delisted. 13 November 2020 .
104. Web site: 'Victim of circumstance': Untried Port youngster axed. 14 November 2020 .
105. Web site: 'It was a really hard conversation': Saints cut endurance machine. 17 November 2020 .
106. Web site: Dual premiership player among three Dogs delisted. 17 November 2020 .
107. Web site: Big Demon defender cut, lifeline for luckless youngster. 17 November 2020 .
108. Web site: Carlton confirms additional list changes. 18 November 2020 .
109. Web site: Flag hero among four Dons delisted, rookie promise for duo. 18 November 2020 .
110. Web site: Eagle shock: Two-time premiership star delisted, five in limbo. 19 November 2020 .
111. Web site: Saints confirm additional list change. 20 November 2020 .
112. Web site: A Savage cut: Dashing defender seeks third home after Saints axing. 22 November 2020 .
113. News: Sydney makes 'tough' cut call, delists four. 24 November 2020. AFL.com.au. 24 November 2020.
114. News: Cats cut small forward, five more sign new contracts. 24 November 2020. AFL.com.au. 24 November 2020.
115. News: Another Roo culled no new contract for 24yo defender. 24 November 2020 . AFL.com.au. 24 November 2020.
116. News: Hawks confirm list changes. 25 November 2020 . HawthornFC.com.au. 25 November 2020.
117. News: pies-reach-settlement-with-retired-flag-hero-cut-two-others. 25 November 2020 . AFL.com.au. 25 November 2020.
118. News: Cut lion goes to Crows as Brisbane delists fivere-signs veteran. 25 November 2020 . AFL.com.au. 25 November 2020.
119. News: Young Giant in limbo. 25 November 2020 . AFL.com.au. 25 November 2020.
120. News: Egg-time-up-at-tigerland-despite-coming-out-of-shell-in-2020. 25 November 2020 . AFL.com.au. 25 November 2020.
121. News: Dockers trio cut, rookie spots beckon in list reshuffle. 25 November 2020 . AFL.com.au. 25 November 2020.
122. News: SUNS make further list changes. 6 December 2020 . GoldCoastFC.com.au. 25 November 2020.
123. Web site: 'Deeply regrettable': Swans sack Taylor after 'very poor decisions'. 30 November 2020 .
124. Web site: Eagles delist flag forward following concussion battle. 30 November 2020 .
125. News: Locked and loaded: What your club's list will look like in 2021. 26 November 2020 . AFL.com.au. 26 November 2020.
126. Web site: Statement: Pre-listings for 2021 Category A rookies . www.afl.com.au . 3 December 2020 . 5 December 2020.
127. News: New rule sees Jordon and Nietschke join rookie list. 4 December 2020 . MelbourneFC.com.au. 3 December 2020.
128. News: 'We weren't aware': Swans backflip after being blindsided by AFL officials. 27 November 2020 . 7News.com.au. 26 November 2020.
129. News: Three more dogs delisted. 25 November 2020 . AFL.com.au. 25 November 2020.
130. News: Late rule tweak to see gun Academy Suns avoid draft, join main list. 26 November 2020 . AFL.com.au. 26 November 2020.
131. Web site: Samson Ryan AFL. 2021-08-11. richmondfc.com.au. en.
132. Web site: Cleary . Mitch . How a little known clause could give Crows two top-five picks . www.afl.com.au . 20 September 2020 . 21 July 2020.
133. CalTwomey. 1307960657078231041. 20 September 2020. Just an update to this. Good for Freo, who have actually slid to pick 10. Clarified that when the points falls between the two selections it reverts to the higher pick (in this case 10 not 11). Cats back to pick 11 - but due to points deficit, not 'fixed' status of pick 11..
134. Book: Lovett, M. . Australian Football League [AFL] . March 2023 . AFL Record Season Guide 2023.
135. News: Category B rookie pre-selection: Tariek Newchurch. 10 December 2020. AFC.com.au. 10 December 2020.
136. News: Category B rookie pre-selection: James Borlase. 10 December 2020. AFC.com.au. 10 December 2020.
137. News: Lions pounce on lightning-quick Irish teenager. McGowan. Mark. 17 November 2020. AFL.com.au. 17 November 2020.
138. News: Carter Michael is a Lion. 10 December 2020. Lions.com.au. 10 December 2020.
139. News: Cats land in-demand 'Greek Freak'. 21 November 2020. AFL.com.au. 21 November 2020.
140. News: The Ace up the Suns' sleeve. 26 November 2020. TheRoar.com.au. 2 November 2020.
141. News: Rookie: Will Shaw. 10 December 2020. GWSGiants.com.au. 10 December 2020.
142. News: The AFL's tallest player: Tigers sign 213cm basketballer with close links to club. 10 September 2020. AFL.com.au. 10 September 2020.
143. News: Category B Rookie: Marc Sheather. 10 December 2020. SydneySwans.com.au. 10 December 2020.
144. Web site: Crows sign Nick Murray. 8 March 2021. AFC.com.au. Telstra. 9 March 2021.
145. Web site: OMac becomes a Blue. 9 March 2021. CarltonFC.com.au. Telstra. 9 March 2021.
146. Web site: Waterman wins one-year deal. 2 March 2021. EssendonFC.com.au. Telstra. 2 March 2021.
147. Web site: Baldwin becomes a Bomber. 5 March 2021. EssendonFC.com.au. Telstra. 5 March 2021.
148. Web site: Hawks snare VFL bolter for rookie list spot. 5 March 2021. AFL.com.au. Telstra. 5 March 2021.
149. Web site: Daw and Smith earn list spots. 9 March 2021. MelbourneFC.com.au. Telstra. 9 March 2021.
150. Web site: SANFL speed machine joins Tigers as a rookie. 18 February 2021. AFL.com.au. Telstra. 18 February 2021.
151. Web site: Eggmolesse-Smith signs on. 9 March 2021. RichmondFC.com.au. Telstra. 9 March 2021.
152. Web site: Saint lifeline: Discarded Roo wins list spot. 5 February 2021. AFL.com.au. Telstra. 5 February 2021.
153. Web site: Former Crow to join Saints after impressing in intraclub's 'A' side. 5 February 2021. AFL.com.au. Telstra. 20 February 2021.
154. Web site: Mature-aged Dog earns rookie spot, in mix for R1 debut. 25 February 2021. AFL.com.au. Telstra. 25 February 2021.