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AFLW Sign, Draft and Trade Period 2023-24

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I'm hoping we can convince Wilson to change her mind with Birch departing. There should be a little more in the kitty too.

Essendon can GAGF

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    No surprise difficult negotiations for Maddie Gay trade, of course with Essendon.

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    Well looks like Gay is out and Lily Johnson from PA is in, just need to hear what picks we got.

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    Given that Lily Johnson was pick 80 in the draft just over 12 months ago, I can't see that she would have any trade value. We definitely should be expecting something decent for losing two players, one of whom is clearly in our best team.

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    Surely we get a first round pick from the Bombers with some picks back 

    it’s perhaps something like 

    Bombers get Gay and pick GCS 35 and 53

    MFC get pick EFC 13 and Lily Johnson 

    GCS get Charlotte Wilson and pick MFC 56 

    Port get MFC pick 74 

    like MFC to have 5,13,19&26 👏👏👏

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    Hard not to think that we have been royally shafted on this. Bulldogs get three first round picks out of the deal and we slide up the order slightly.

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    So effectively we started with:

    R1 (16), R2 (35), R3 (56), R4 (74), Birch, Gay, Sherriff, West, Wilson

    and ended up at:

    R1 (5), R2 (12), R2 (23), R2 (40), R4 (74), Johnson

     

    Six spots left on the list as it stands, so presumably we'll pick up a DFA or two (or three if we pass in 74)... or some left-field cross coder. Thankful at least that we didn't lose a single player on my "keep at all costs" list but not sure that we've been adequately compensated for the outgoings. AFL will be happy to have finally weakened us in this regard; even still, I reckon they'd have wanted a few more big names out.

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    70% of applicants for the draft have nominated nationally. So it's definitely heading more towards being a true national draft, which is exciting.

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    19 hours ago, Dees_In_October said:

    So effectively we started with:

    R1 (16), R2 (35), R3 (56), R4 (74), Birch, Gay, Sherriff, West, Wilson

    and ended up at:

    R1 (5), R2 (12), R2 (23), R2 (40), R4 (74), Johnson

     

    Six spots left on the list as it stands, so presumably we'll pick up a DFA or two (or three if we pass in 74)... or some left-field cross coder. Thankful at least that we didn't lose a single player on my "keep at all costs" list but not sure that we've been adequately compensated for the outgoings. AFL will be happy to have finally weakened us in this regard; even still, I reckon they'd have wanted a few more big names out.

    We also farewelled Ivy, Johnson and Fowler.

    So I'm seeing that as 8 players out, 1 in for 7 list spots (assuming everyone else re-signs).

    We've got 4 top 40 draft picks and pick 74.

    Are we looking at adding a couple of delisted free agents?

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    18 minutes ago, deanox said:

    We also farewelled Ivy, Johnson and Fowler.

    So I'm seeing that as 8 players out, 1 in for 7 list spots (assuming everyone else re-signs).

    We've got 4 top 40 draft picks and pick 74.

    Are we looking at adding a couple of delisted free agents?

    Mick Stinnear mentioned at the fan forum the other night that we have a rookie spot that we will look to Ireland to fill. 

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    20 hours ago, Dees_In_October said:

    70% of applicants for the draft have nominated nationally. So it's definitely heading more towards being a true national draft, which is exciting.

    Yes this is interesting.  I would assume that the highly rated girls who know they are going to be drafted would be in a position to nominate the state in which they want to play, knowing they will be selected.  But for the girls who aren't so confident of being picked up going national definitely improves their chances.  For example the Eagles and Dockers only have seven picks between them, so if you nominate WA you'd need to be in at least the top seven selections for the entire state or you're going to miss out.  There is always the Supplemental Selection Period after the draft, but I'm sure they don't want to be left hanging and hoping.

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    4 hours ago, Dee Viney Intervention said:

    Mick Stinnear mentioned at the fan forum the other night that we have a rookie spot that we will look to Ireland to fill. 

    Awesome, obviously we've had a fairly good success rate and have only become more knowledgeable in spotting players whose skills translate not just to footy but our game plan. Also would have a good reputation in terms of attracting and keeping quality players.

    4 hours ago, deanox said:

    Are we looking at adding a couple of delisted free agents?

    Assuming we get an Irish rookie, that would leave one spot if we use all our picks, so at least one. Wouldn't be surprised it we pass in our last pick if there's another DFA who suits our needs.

    Noticed that Hannah Bowey (sister of Jake) was de-listed by North. Not sure of her playing ability and we probably shouldn't be signing players purely on genetics!

    Also Sophie Casey de-listed by the Pies - another one in the experience, know what you get category, though on the older side.

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    Looks like Mikayla Williamson is a potential draftee.. AFL website write up

    Position: Midfielder
    Height: 174cm
    State: Victoria, Dandenong Stingray/Pines
    Nomination: Victoria

    One of the very top athletes in the draft, Williamson set a new Combine record for the 2km time trial, taking five seconds off Nina Morrison and Tarni Evans' long-standing time of 7:14. She finished second in the agility test and fourth in the standing vertical jump. Wins the footy and can clear congestion with ease.

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    Dees will be boosted by the addition of Jemma Rigoni.  She’s got real pace and plays like a youngster who’s grown up with footy skills built up over many years.  
    AFL website write up… 

    Position: Winger
    Height: 172cm
    State: Victoria, Oakleigh Chargers/Ashburton
    Nomination: Victoria

    Slightly older at 19, Rigoni missed out on her draft year after suffering a torn ACL in 2021. She's returned to both under-18 and VFLW level (with Casey Demons) in fine style, providing plenty of pace and neat kicking skills on the wing. Can also play off the flanks if needed.

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