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Start a phantom draftCollingwood AFLW captain Ruby Schleicher will leave the club at the end of the season, having informed teammates and staff on Tuesday morning. The 28-year-old dual All-Australian is expected to join West Coast on a four-year contract. Schleicher has played 82 games for the Magpies and captained the club for the past two seasons.
Port Adelaide captain Connor Rozee has travelled to England to work with a specialist who treats Premier League players as he rehabilitates a serious hamstring injury. Rozee missed most of the season after suffering a tear and subsequent nerve complications in round two. The trip was organised through Power athletic performance director Tim Parham, with Rozee aiming to return for pre-season training.
Port Adelaide captain Justine Mules-Robinson has announced she will retire from football at the end of the 2026 AFLW season. The 31-year-old foundation player won three premierships across 49 games with Adelaide before playing 54 matches for the Power, where she has captained since 2025. Mules-Robinson said the prospect of parenthood with her wife Liv influenced her decision.
The AFLW has set a new all-time season attendance record with two home-and-away rounds remaining. More than 283,000 spectators have attended matches in 2026, surpassing the previous benchmark of 268,349 set last season. The milestone was officially passed on Saturday during Carlton's clash against the Western Bulldogs at Ikon Park.
North Melbourne has delisted Cooper Harvey, Zac Fisher and Luke Urquhart following the conclusion of the trade period. Fisher was cut despite having a year remaining on his contract, while Harvey departs after 17 games across four seasons. Urquhart did not make a senior appearance in two seasons at Arden Street.
The AFL has confirmed the 2027 State of Origin match between Western Australia and South Australia will be played at Optus Stadium on Saturday, 27 February at 4:40pm AWST. The fixture marks 30 years since the two states last met competitively and 50 years since the first State of Origin game in 1977. Perth has also secured hosting rights for the 2029 event.
St Kilda have announced they will sign veteran forward Jake Stringer as a delisted free agent next month. The 32-year-old was Greater Western Sydney's leading goalkicker in 2026, kicking 48 goals in 23 matches before departing to return to Melbourne for family reasons. Stringer has played 250 games and kicked 440 goals across his career with the Western Bulldogs, Essendon and the Giants.
The AFL is considering scheduling a match between the Western Bulldogs and Port Adelaide for Gather Round in 2027, according to the Herald Sun. The fixture would mark Zak Butters' first game against his former club following his free agency move to the Bulldogs. The potential matchup is being weighed up to either open or close the round in South Australia.
Adelaide have ended Gold Coast's six-match winning streak with a 10.3 (63) to 7.11 (53) victory at Unley Oval on Saturday. Sisters Grace and Niamh Kelly combined for five goals before Chloe Bown sealed the result with a minute remaining. Adelaide midfielder Madison Newman will miss the remainder of the season after rupturing the ACL in her left knee.
Richmond pair Hugo Ralphsmith and Maurice Rioli Jnr have signed one-year contract extensions to remain with the Tigers in 2027. Ralphsmith, 24, has played 75 games for Richmond, including 13 this season after shifting into attack late in the year. Small forward Rioli Jnr, also 24, has made 59 career appearances, featuring 10 times in 2026.
The first official International Rules series between Ireland and Australia opened at Pairc Ui Chaoimh in Cork before 8,000, with Australia going on to win the three-test series 2-1.
Hawthorn's AFLW team held its final training session at Waverley Park, before the club's move to its new home.
Cam Rayner born
Brisbane, 194 games (2018-2026)
SYD36yo
BRL30yo
NTH28yo
STK25yoBRL29yoSTK23yo
GCS24yo
WBD27yoGCS25yo
RCH23yo# | Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | % | Pt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Top 4 | 1 |  | 23 | 19 | 0 | 4 | 2286 | 1666 | 137.2 | 76 |
| 2 | | 23 | 18 | 0 | 5 | 2543 | 1869 | 136.1 | 72 | |
| 3 | | 23 | 16 | 0 | 7 | 2499 | 2054 | 121.7 | 64 | |
| 4 |  | 23 | 15 | 2 | 6 | 2260 | 1881 | 120.2 | 64 | |
Top 6 | 5 |  | 23 | 15 | 0 | 8 | 2355 | 1925 | 122.3 | 60 |
| 6 |  | 23 | 15 | 0 | 8 | 2169 | 1849 | 117.3 | 60 | |
Wildcard | 7 |  | 23 | 15 | 0 | 8 | 2301 | 2099 | 109.6 | 60 |
| 8 | | 23 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 1901 | 1992 | 95.4 | 54 | |
| 9 |  | 23 | 12 | 2 | 9 | 2021 | 1974 | 102.4 | 52 | |
| 10 |  | 23 | 12 | 1 | 10 | 2007 | 1978 | 101.5 | 50 | |
Bottom 8 | 11 | | 23 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 2030 | 1974 | 102.8 | 40 |
| 12 |  | 23 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 2073 | 2095 | 99.0 | 40 | |
| 13 | | 23 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 2011 | 2128 | 94.5 | 36 | |
| 14 | | 23 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 1932 | 2175 | 88.8 | 36 | |
| 15 |  | 23 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 1804 | 2048 | 88.1 | 28 | |
| 16 |  | 23 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 1615 | 2333 | 69.2 | 16 | |
| 17 | | 23 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 1483 | 2373 | 62.5 | 12 | |
| 18 |  | 23 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 1601 | 2478 | 64.6 | 8 |
BRL get R3 (WCE) - Pick 45, F2 (MEL)MEL get Will McLachlan (1-year deal to 2027), F2 (BRL)Slightly favours Brisbane
ADE get R2 (CAR) - Pick 32, F4 (RCH)PAD get Luke Pedlar (2-year deal to 2028), R2 (ADE) - Pick 34An even trade
HAW get R6 (MEL) - Pick 107MEL get Bodie Ryan (1-year deal to 2027)An even trade
HAW get Josh Goater (1-year deal to 2027)NTH get F3 (PAD)An even trade
BRL get R2 (ESS) - Pick 21, R2 (GWS) - Pick 27ESS get Keidean Coleman (4-year deal to 2030), R2 (NTH) - Pick 25Favours Brisbane
Rivers and Viney to West Coast
MEL get R3 (WCE) - Pick 45, F2 (WCE), F4 (WCE), FF2 (WCE)WCE get Jack Viney (2-year deal to 2028), Trent Rivers (5-year deal to 2031), FF2 (MEL)Slightly favours West Coast
Brisbane and Western Bulldogs pick swap
BRL get F2 (WBD)WBD get R2 (BRL) - Pick 42, R3 (MEL) - Pick 53Lopsided towards Western Bulldogs
BRL get R2 (NTH) - Pick 25, R2 (GWS) - Pick 28GWS get R1 (BRL) - Pick 20, R3 (SYD) - Pick 59Slightly favours Brisbane
NTH+1.8Nick Blakey in, traded from SydneyHAW+1.5Zach Merrett in, traded from EssendonGEE+0.8Rowan Marshall in, traded from St KildaWCE+0.6Trent Rivers in, traded from MelbourneBRL-1.3Lachie Neale out, free agent to CollingwoodADE-1.3Taylor Walker out, retiredMEL-2.2Steven May out, retiredGWS-3.8Lachie Whitfield out, traded to CarltonCollingwood AFLW captain Ruby Schleicher will leave the club at the end of the season, having informed teammates and staff on Tuesday morning. The 28-year-old dual All-Australian is expected to join West Coast on a four-year contract. Schleicher has played 82 games for the Magpies and captained the club for the past two seasons.
Port Adelaide captain Connor Rozee has travelled to England to work with a specialist who treats Premier League players as he rehabilitates a serious hamstring injury. Rozee missed most of the season after suffering a tear and subsequent nerve complications in round two. The trip was organised through Power athletic performance director Tim Parham, with Rozee aiming to return for pre-season training.
Port Adelaide captain Justine Mules-Robinson has announced she will retire from football at the end of the 2026 AFLW season. The 31-year-old foundation player won three premierships across 49 games with Adelaide before playing 54 matches for the Power, where she has captained since 2025. Mules-Robinson said the prospect of parenthood with her wife Liv influenced her decision.
The AFLW has set a new all-time season attendance record with two home-and-away rounds remaining. More than 283,000 spectators have attended matches in 2026, surpassing the previous benchmark of 268,349 set last season. The milestone was officially passed on Saturday during Carlton's clash against the Western Bulldogs at Ikon Park.
North Melbourne has delisted Cooper Harvey, Zac Fisher and Luke Urquhart following the conclusion of the trade period. Fisher was cut despite having a year remaining on his contract, while Harvey departs after 17 games across four seasons. Urquhart did not make a senior appearance in two seasons at Arden Street.
The AFL has confirmed the 2027 State of Origin match between Western Australia and South Australia will be played at Optus Stadium on Saturday, 27 February at 4:40pm AWST. The fixture marks 30 years since the two states last met competitively and 50 years since the first State of Origin game in 1977. Perth has also secured hosting rights for the 2029 event.
St Kilda have announced they will sign veteran forward Jake Stringer as a delisted free agent next month. The 32-year-old was Greater Western Sydney's leading goalkicker in 2026, kicking 48 goals in 23 matches before departing to return to Melbourne for family reasons. Stringer has played 250 games and kicked 440 goals across his career with the Western Bulldogs, Essendon and the Giants.
The AFL is considering scheduling a match between the Western Bulldogs and Port Adelaide for Gather Round in 2027, according to the Herald Sun. The fixture would mark Zak Butters' first game against his former club following his free agency move to the Bulldogs. The potential matchup is being weighed up to either open or close the round in South Australia.
Adelaide have ended Gold Coast's six-match winning streak with a 10.3 (63) to 7.11 (53) victory at Unley Oval on Saturday. Sisters Grace and Niamh Kelly combined for five goals before Chloe Bown sealed the result with a minute remaining. Adelaide midfielder Madison Newman will miss the remainder of the season after rupturing the ACL in her left knee.
Richmond pair Hugo Ralphsmith and Maurice Rioli Jnr have signed one-year contract extensions to remain with the Tigers in 2027. Ralphsmith, 24, has played 75 games for Richmond, including 13 this season after shifting into attack late in the year. Small forward Rioli Jnr, also 24, has made 59 career appearances, featuring 10 times in 2026.
Run the draft pick by pick: take your club, make its picks from the prospect board and trade picks on the night, while the other clubs draft to their list needs. A public draft starts online every 15 minutes.
Start a phantom draftSYD36yoBRL30yoNTH28yoSTK25yoBRL29yoSTK23yoGCS24yoWBD27yoGCS25yoRCH23yo# | Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | % | Pt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Top 4 | 1 | | 23 | 19 | 0 | 4 | 2286 | 1666 | 137.2 | 76 |
| 2 | | 23 | 18 | 0 | 5 | 2543 | 1869 | 136.1 | 72 | |
| 3 | | 23 | 16 | 0 | 7 | 2499 | 2054 | 121.7 | 64 | |
| 4 | | 23 | 15 | 2 | 6 | 2260 | 1881 | 120.2 | 64 | |
Top 6 | 5 | | 23 | 15 | 0 | 8 | 2355 | 1925 | 122.3 | 60 |
| 6 | | 23 | 15 | 0 | 8 | 2169 | 1849 | 117.3 | 60 | |
Wildcard | 7 | | 23 | 15 | 0 | 8 | 2301 | 2099 | 109.6 | 60 |
| 8 | | 23 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 1901 | 1992 | 95.4 | 54 | |
| 9 | | 23 | 12 | 2 | 9 | 2021 | 1974 | 102.4 | 52 | |
| 10 | | 23 | 12 | 1 | 10 | 2007 | 1978 | 101.5 | 50 | |
Bottom 8 | 11 | | 23 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 2030 | 1974 | 102.8 | 40 |
| 12 | | 23 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 2073 | 2095 | 99.0 | 40 | |
| 13 | | 23 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 2011 | 2128 | 94.5 | 36 | |
| 14 | | 23 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 1932 | 2175 | 88.8 | 36 | |
| 15 | | 23 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 1804 | 2048 | 88.1 | 28 | |
| 16 | | 23 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 1615 | 2333 | 69.2 | 16 | |
| 17 | | 23 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 1483 | 2373 | 62.5 | 12 | |
| 18 | | 23 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 1601 | 2478 | 64.6 | 8 |
The first official International Rules series between Ireland and Australia opened at Pairc Ui Chaoimh in Cork before 8,000, with Australia going on to win the three-test series 2-1.
Hawthorn's AFLW team held its final training session at Waverley Park, before the club's move to its new home.
Cam Rayner born
Brisbane, 194 games (2018-2026)
BRL get R3 (WCE) - Pick 45, F2 (MEL)MEL get Will McLachlan (1-year deal to 2027), F2 (BRL)Slightly favours Brisbane
ADE get R2 (CAR) - Pick 32, F4 (RCH)PAD get Luke Pedlar (2-year deal to 2028), R2 (ADE) - Pick 34An even trade
HAW get R6 (MEL) - Pick 107MEL get Bodie Ryan (1-year deal to 2027)An even trade
HAW get Josh Goater (1-year deal to 2027)NTH get F3 (PAD)An even trade
BRL get R2 (ESS) - Pick 21, R2 (GWS) - Pick 27ESS get Keidean Coleman (4-year deal to 2030), R2 (NTH) - Pick 25Favours Brisbane
Rivers and Viney to West Coast
MEL get R3 (WCE) - Pick 45, F2 (WCE), F4 (WCE), FF2 (WCE)WCE get Jack Viney (2-year deal to 2028), Trent Rivers (5-year deal to 2031), FF2 (MEL)Slightly favours West Coast
Brisbane and Western Bulldogs pick swap
BRL get F2 (WBD)WBD get R2 (BRL) - Pick 42, R3 (MEL) - Pick 53Lopsided towards Western Bulldogs
BRL get R2 (NTH) - Pick 25, R2 (GWS) - Pick 28GWS get R1 (BRL) - Pick 20, R3 (SYD) - Pick 59Slightly favours Brisbane
NTH+1.8Nick Blakey in, traded from SydneyHAW+1.5Zach Merrett in, traded from EssendonGEE+0.8Rowan Marshall in, traded from St KildaWCE+0.6Trent Rivers in, traded from MelbourneBRL-1.3Lachie Neale out, free agent to CollingwoodADE-1.3Taylor Walker out, retiredMEL-2.2Steven May out, retiredGWS-3.8Lachie Whitfield out, traded to Carlton
