2016 AFL draft

Draft for the Australian Football League 2016 AFL Women's draft December 2017 December 2017 2016 AFL draft 25 November 201628 November 2016 7:00 pm AEDT (25 November)4:00 pm AEDT (28 November) Hordern Pavilion,Sydney, New South Wales National Australia Bank Fox Footy AFL Andrew McGrath () 2015 2017 The 2016 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 2016 AFL season. Additions to each club's playing list are not allowed at any other time during the year. The key dates for the trading and drafting periods were:http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-06/when-is-the-2016-afl-trade-period When is the 2016 AFL Trade Period? Indicative trade, free agency, draft dates Twomey Callum 6 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 18 October 2016 The free agency offer period; held between 7 October and 19 October. Three further free agency periods were held for delisted players, between 1 November and 8 November, 10 November to 18 November, and 26 November to 27 November, The trade period; held between 10 October and 20 October, The 2016 national draft; held on 25 November, at the Hordern Pavilion, which included live bidding for academy and father-son selections. The 2017 pre-season draft; which was to be held on 28 November, but was cancelled when all clubs declined to take part, and The 2017 rookie draft; which was held on 28 November. Player movements Previous trades The 2015 AFL draft included a new initiative whereby clubs could trade future picks; through this scheme, fourteen picks in the 2016 draft were traded prior to the commencement of the 2016 trade period: Round Original club New club How acquired Ref 1 Adam Treloar tradehttp://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-10-21/pies-finally-land-treloar-for-multiple-draft-picks Pies finally land Treloar for multiple draft picks Bowen Nick 21 October 2015 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 21 October 2015 1 via (Lachie Henderson trade)on-traded to for Lamb, Phillips, Plowman, Sumnerhttp://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-10-21/blues-send-menzel-to-crows Menzel to Crows as Carlton nabs midfielder and a pick Bowen Nick 21 October 2015 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 21 October 2015 1 Pick swap http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-10-21/melbourne-to-take-two-top10-picks-into-this-years-draft-after-deal-with-gold-coast Melbourne to take two top-10 picks into this year's draft after deal with Gold Coast Ryan Peter 21 October 2015 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 21 October 2015 2 Curtly Hampton trade http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/adelaide-hands-over-future-draft-pick-for-running-gws-defender-curtly-hampton/story-fnia3xzy-1227571471537?sv=2f8e4f93c8e10f1b7a6a378ab49265b7 Adelaide hands over future draft pick for running GWS defender Curtly Hampton Rucci Michelangelo 16 October 2015 The Advertiser News Corp Australia 16 October 2015 2 Pick swap https://web.archive.org/web/20151022140320/http://www.afl.com.au/trade/trade-tracker 22 October 2015 http://www.afl.com.au/trade/trade-tracker Trade Tracker AFL.com.au Telstra Media 23 October 2015 2 Charlie Dixon trade http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/port-adelaide-seals-trade-for-gold-coast-key-forward-charlie-dixon-in-three-club-deal/story-fnia6ojc-1227575912782 Port Adelaide seals trade for Gold Coast key forward Charlie Dixon in three-club deal Rucci Michelangelo 20 October 2015 The Advertiser News Corp Australia 20 October 2015 2 Charlie Dixon trade 2 StK via (Nathan Freeman trade)on-traded to for James Aish http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-10-22/aish-a-pie-bastinac-a-lion-in-threeway-deal Aish a Pie, Bastinac a Lion in three-way deal Bowen Nick 22 October 2015 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 22 October 2015 3 Jarrad Jansen and Josh Walker trade http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-10-19/cats-off-to-the-lions-for-future-pick Cats head off to the Lions for future pick Ryan Peter 19 October 2015 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 19 October 2015 3 Ryan Bastinac trade 3 Pick swap 4 Pick swap 4 Michael Talia trade http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-10-22/swans-land-key-defender-talia-from-western-bulldogs Swans land key defender Talia from Western Bulldogs Navaratnam Dinny 22 October 2015 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 22 October 2015 5 Steve Johnson trade http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-10-19/stevie-j-set-to-play-on-at-giants Former Cats champ Stevie J to play on at Giants Navaratnam Dinny 19 October 2015 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 19 October 2015 Trades + 2016 AFL trade period No. Player(s) Traded from Traded to Traded for Ref1Cam McCarthy003 Pick 3http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-11/megatrade-sees-giant-cam-mccarthy-go-to-fremantle Mega-trade sees Giant McCarthy join Freo Malcolm Alex 11 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 11 October 2016007 Pick 7034 Pick 34072 Pick 722Bradley Hill footballer003 Pick 23https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/afl/a/32880822/bradley-hill-joins-fremantle-in-trade-from-hawthorn/#page1 Brothers reunite as Bradley Hill joins Fremantle Hope Shayne 13 October 2016 The West Australian Seven West Media 13 October 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161013145011/https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/afl/a/32880822/bradley-hill-joins-fremantle-in-trade-from-hawthorn/#page1 13 October 2016 dead dmy-all3002 Pick 2003 Pick 3http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-13/swapfest-sees-giants-land-no2-pick Swap-fest sees Giants land No.2 draft pick Ryan Peter 13 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 13 October 2016031 Pick 31051 Pick 51016 Pick 16060 Pick 604Jack Steele footballerStK201702 2017 second round pick (StK)http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-14/giant-becomes-a-saint-steele-deal-done Giant becomes a Saint: Steele deal done 14 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 14 October 20165Sam Mitchell footballerWC052 Pick 52http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-14/hawks-champion-sam-mitchell-officially-an-eagle Hawks champion Sam Mitchell officially an Eagle Malcolm Alex 14 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 14 October 2016054 Pick 54070 Pick 70072 Pick 72088 Pick 886Tom Mitchell Australian footballer014 Pick 14http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/hawthorn-acquires-sydney-swans-midfielder-tom-mitchell-for-first-round-pick-with-later-pick-swap/news-story/fbb941168d8b5544c644d8c88e6d7918 Hawthorn acquires Sydney Swans midfielder Tom Mitchell Laughton Max 14 October 2016 Fox Sports (Australia) News Corp Australia 14 October 2016057 Pick 57052 Pick 527010 Pick 10StK201701 2017 first round pick ()http://www.3aw.com.au/news/hawthorn-lands-pick-10-in-swap-with-st-kilda-20161014-gs2ok8.html Hawthorn lands pick 10 in swap with St Kilda 14 October 2016 3AW 14 October 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161018184006/http://www.3aw.com.au/news/hawthorn-lands-pick-10-in-swap-with-st-kilda-20161014-gs2ok8.html 18 October 2016 dead dmy-all023 Pick 23068 Pick 68036 Pick 36 8 Paul Ahern 069 Pick 69http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-17/gws-midfielder-paul-ahern-traded-to-north-melbourne Injured Giants midfielder Paul Ahern traded to North Melbourne Navaratnam Dinny 17 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 17 October 20169 Pearce Hanley 022 Pick 22http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-18/pearce-hanley-joins-gold-coast-after-complex-trade Hanley joins Suns after complex three-way trade Navaratnam Dinny 18 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 18 October 2016 019 Pick 19PA 201701 2017 first round pick () 030 Pick 30 067 Pick 6710 Jordan Lewis048 Pick 48http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-18/hawthorn-star-jordan-lewis-becomes-a-demon- Lewis becomes a Demon in second shock trade Browne Ashley 18 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 18 October 2016 057 Pick 57 068 Pick 68 066 Pick 6611 Joel Hamling 035 Pick 35http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-18/dogs-premiership-hero-joel-hamling-becomes-a-docker Dogs premiership hero Joel Hamling becomes a Docker Ryan Peter 18 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 18 October 2016 040 Pick 40 043 Pick 43 063 Pick 63 061 Pick 6112 Michael Hibberd 029 Pick 29http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-19/essendon-defender-michael-hibberd-traded-to-melbourne Essendon defender Hibberd traded to Melbourne Twomey Callum 19 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 19 October 2016 059 Pick 59 068 Pick 6813 Dion Prestia 006 Pick 6http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-19/richmond-set-to-land-dion-prestia-from-gold-coast Tigers snare Prestia as deal finally struck Bowen CNick 19 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 19 October 2016 024 Pick 24 201702 2017 second round pick () 14 Toby Nankervis 046 Pick 46http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-19/tigers-boost-ruck-stocks-with-big-swan-toby-nankervis Tigers boost ruck stocks with big Swan Toby Nankervis 19 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 19 October 2016 15 Jarrod Witts 044 Pick 44http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-20/big-pie-joins-suns-dogs-and-gold-coast-swap-picks Big Pie joins Suns, Dogs and Gold Coast swap picks 20 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 20 October 2016 062 Pick 62 16 026 Pick 26 035 Pick 35 080 Pick 80 043 Pick 43 17 Nathan Hrovat 201703 2017 third round pick ()http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-20/nathan-hrovat-departs-western-bulldogs-for-north-melbourne Future-pick swap sees Hrovat join Roos 20 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 20 October 2016 201703 2017 third round pick () 201704 2017 fourth round pick () 201704 2017 fourth round pick () 18 Shane Kersten 063 Pick 63http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-20/tall-forward-shane-kersten-leaves-geelong-for-fremantle Dockers grab Cats key forward for pick 63 20 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 20 October 2016 19 Billie Smedts Zach Tuohyhttp://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-20/zach-tuohy-and-billie-smedts-swap-clubs-as-complex-deal-concluded Tuohy, Smedts swap clubs in complex deal 20 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 20 October 2016 063 Pick 63 201702 2017 first round pick () 201701 2017 second round pick () 20 Josh Caddy 024 Pick 24http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-20/geelong-midfielder-josh-caddy-traded-to-richmond Geelong midfielder Caddy traded to Tigers 20 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 20 October 2016 056 Pick 56 064 Pick 64 21 0031 Pick 31 039 Pick 39http://www.triplem.com.au/melbourne/sport/afl/news/2016/10/sydney-swans-and-greater-western-sydney-trade-picks-with-each-other Swans, Giants Swap Picks 20 October 2016 Triple M 20 October 2016 20 October 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161020110217/http://www.triplem.com.au/melbourne/sport/afl/news/2016/10/sydney-swans-and-greater-western-sydney-trade-picks-with-each-other dead 052 Pick 52 22 Jarryd Lyons 043 Pick 43http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-20/adelaide-midfielder-jarryd-lyons-joins-gold-coast Crows midfielder Lyons flies north to the Suns 20 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 20 October 2016 071 Pick 71 067 Pick 67 23 Pat McKenna Australian footballer 057 Pick 57http://www.triplem.com.au/melbourne/sport/afl/news/2016/10/demons-land-pat-mckenna/ Demons Trade In Former Australian Under-19 Cricket Captain 20 October 2016 Triple M 20 October 2016 20 October 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161020110403/http://www.triplem.com.au/melbourne/sport/afl/news/2016/10/demons-land-pat-mckenna/ dead 051 Pick 51 069 Pick 69 059 Pick 59 24 Nathan Vardy 072 Pick 72http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-20/nathan-vardy-departs-geelong-for-west-coast Ruckman Vardy departs Geelong for West Coast 20 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 20 October 2016 25 Travis Cloke 076 Pick 76http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-20/collingwood-forward-travis-cloke-traded-to-western-bulldogs-for-pick-76 Travis Cloke traded to Western Bulldogs for pick 76 20 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 20 October 2016 26 James Stewart Australian footballer 077 Pick 77http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-20/bombers-land-key-forward-james-stewart-from-giants Bombers land key forward James Stewart from Giants 20 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 20 October 2016 27 Aaron Black footballer, born 1990 092 Pick 92http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-20/exkangaroo-aaron-black-joins-geelong-for-pick-92 Ex-Kangaroo Black joins Geelong for pick 92 20 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 20 October 2016 28 Will Hoskin-Elliott 201702 2017 second round pick ()http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-20/giants-midfielder-will-hoskinelliott-joins-collingwood Giants midfielder Will Hoskin-Elliott joins Magpies 20 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 20 October 2016 29 Jack Frost footballer, born 1992 201703 2017 third round pick ()http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-20/jack-frost-heads-to-brisbane-lions-from-collingwood-in-complex-deal Frost heads to Lions from Pies in complex deal 20 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 20 October 2016 076 Pick 76 201703 2017 third round pick () 201704 2017 fourth round pick () 30 Lynden Dunn 047 Pick 47http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-20/dunn-deal-pies-grab-key-defender-dees-move-up-draft-order Dunn deal: Pies grab key defender, Dees move up draft order 20 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 20 October 2016 051 Pick 51 31 Marley Williams 105 Pick 105http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-20/marley-williams-leaves-collingwood-for-north-melbourne-with-pick-105 Williams tops ton: Pie joins Roos for pick 105 20 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 20 October 2016 32 Koby Stevens StK 050 Pick 50http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-20/saints-secure-bulldog-hard-nut-for-thirdround-pick Saints secure Bulldog tough nut for third-round pick Malcolm Alex 20 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 20 October 2016 061 Pick 61 201704 2017 fourth round pick () 201705 2017 fifth round pick (StK) 33 Brett Deledio 201701 2017 first round pick ()http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-20/giants-grab-star-tiger-brett-deledio-in-final-hour Giants grab star Tiger Brett Deledio in Trade Period's final hour Curley Adam 20 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 20 October 2016 201703 2017 third round pick () 34 Caleb Marchbank 045 Pick 45http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-20/three-giants-caleb-marchbank-jarrod-pickett-rhys-palmer-head-to-carlton Three Giants head to Carlton in last-ditch mega-trade 20 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 20 October 2016 Jarrod Pickett 058 Pick 58 201702 2017 second round pick () 201701 2017 first round pick () 35 Rhys Palmer 135 Pick 135 36 035 Pick 35 073 Pick 73https://web.archive.org/web/20161020080602/http://www.afl.com.au/trade/trade-tracker 20 October 2016 http://www.afl.com.au/trade/trade-tracker Trade Tracker AFL.com.au Telstra Media 20 October 2016 071 Pick 71 201704 2017 fourth round pick () 201702 2017 second round pick () 37 Jaeger O'Meara 010 Pick 10http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-20/finally-jaeger-omeara-makes-his-way-to-hawthorn Hawks land star Sun Jaeger O'Meara in last-minute trade deal Ryan Peter 20 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 20 October 2016 201702 2017 second round pick () 38 009 Pick 9 009 Pick 14http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-20/swans-land-top10-draft-selection-after-late-flurry-of-pick-swaps-with-power Swans land top-10 selection after late pick swaps with Power King Travis 20 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 20 October 2016 031 Pick 19 049 Pick 17 017 Pick 49 019 Pick 31 39 048 Pick 48 201702 2017 second round pick () 066 Pick 66 070 Pick 70 Note The numbering of the draft picks in this list may be different to the agreed draft picks at the time of the trade, due to adjustments from either the insertion of free agency compensation draft picks or clubs exiting the draft before later rounds. Free agency Free agent#Australian Football League usage Free agent + 2016 AFL free agency period signings Player Date Free agent type Former club New club Compensation Ref Ty Vickery 10 October 2016 Restricted 2nd roundhttp://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/tyrone-vickery-officially-joins-hawthorn-richmond-dont-match-free-agency-offer/news-story/90a29ddf33720b4ad8575190f7dda937 Tyrone Vickery officially joins Hawthorn, Richmond don't match free agency offer 10 October 2016 Herald Sun News Corp Australia 10 October 2016 Daniel Wells footballer 11 October 2016 Unrestricted 2nd roundhttp://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-11/daniel-wells-becomes-a-magpie-kanga-compo-revealed Daniel Wells becomes a Magpie, Kanga compo revealed 11 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 11 October 2016 Chris Mayne 12 October 2016 Unrestricted 2nd roundhttp://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-12/collingwood-adds-forward-chris-mayne-as-a-free-agent Collingwood adds forward Chris Mayne as a free agent Ryan Peter 12 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 12 October 2016 Nathan Brown Australian footballer, born 1988 16 October 2016 Restricted StK Nonehttp://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-16/collingwood-defender-nathan-brown-to-join-st-kilda-as-free-agent Magpies defender joins Saints as free agent Bowen Nick Ryan Peter 16 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 16 October 2016 James Kelly Australian footballer 4 November 2016 Delisted http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-11-04/dons-double-deal-topup-bombers-sign-on-for-2017 Dons' double deal: Top-up Bombers confirmed for 2017 Navaratnam Dinny 4 November 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 4 November 2016 Matt Dea 4 November 2016 Delisted Michael Barlow 8 November 2016 Delisted http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-11-08/exdocker-michael-barlow-handed-suns-lifeline Ex-Docker Barlow handed Suns lifeline Navaratnam Dinny 8 November 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 8 November 2016 Ricky Henderson 8 November 2016 Delisted http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-11-08/hawthorn-signs-excrow-ricky-henderson-as-delisted-free-agent Hawks signs ex-Crow as delisted free agent Ryan Peter 8 November 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 8 November 2016 Josh Green footballer 15 November 2016 Delisted http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-11-15/former-lion-josh-green-joins-essendon-as-delisted-free-agent Greener pastures as ex-Lion joins Dons as free agent Navaratnam Dinny 15 November 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 15 November 2016 Note Due to James Kelly and Matt Dea being signed as top up players because of the 2012 Essendon supplements saga, they had to be delisted and then re-signed in order to stay on Essendon's list.http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-05/topup-dons-kelly-and-dea-confirmed-for-2017 Top-up Dons Kelly and Dea confirmed for 2017 Navaratnam Dinny 5 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 5 October 2016 Retirements and delistings List of 2016 AFL player changes Name Club Date Notes Ref. Damien Cavka 2016-01-25 25 January 2016 Retired due to ongoing foot injury, effective immediatelyhttp://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-01-25/young-eagle-forced-to-quit Foot injury forces young Eagle into retirement Alex Malcom 25 January 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 25 January 2016 Matthew Jaensch 2016-02-26 26 February 2016 Retired due to no longer having a passion for playing professionallyhttp://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-02-26/ive-lost-my-passion I've lost my passion Harry Thring 26 February 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 26 February 2016September 2021 medicmedicShem-Kelvin Tatupu2016-03-15 15 March 2016 Retired due to losing passion for the gamehttp://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-03-15/hawthorn-rookie-shem-tatupu-quits-afl Hawthorn rookie Shem Tatupu quits AFL Peter Ryan 15 March 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 15 March 2016Justin Clarke2016-03-31 31 March 2016 Retired due to ongoing concussion, effective immediatelyhttp://www.lions.com.au/news/2016-03-31/clarkes-future Justin Clarke Reveals Future 31 March 2016 Lions.com.au Telstra Media 31 March 2016Reece McKenzie2016-06-30 30 June 2016 Retired due to mental illness, effective immediatelyhttp://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-06-30/young-tiger-reece-mckenzie-retires Young Tiger retires after 18 months on club's list King Travis 30 June 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 30 June 2016Troy Chaplin2016-07-19 19 July 2016 Retired, effective immediatelyhttp://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2016-07-19/chaplin-announces-retirement Chaplin announces retirement 19 July 2016 RichmondFC.com.au Telstra Media 19 July 2016Luke Goetz2016-07-20 20 July 2016 Delistedhttp://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/western-bulldogs/western-bulldogs-sack-rookie-luke-goetz/news-story/ea7075710d91308efd16dcbb1bda99cb Western Bulldogs sack rookie Luke Goetz Landsberger Sam 20 July 2016 Herald Sun News Corp Australia 20 July 2016Matthew Pavlich2016-07-26 26 July 2016 Retired, effective at the end of the seasonhttp://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-07-26/freo-to-farewell-matthew-pavlich-against-bulldogs-in-round-23 Freo legend Matthew Pavlich to leave the game 'wrung dry' Schmook Nathan 26 July 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 26 July 2016Andrew Walker footballer2016-08-02 2 August 2016 Retired, effective after round 20http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/carlton-blues-andrew-walker-announces-retirement-will-play-last-game-against-st-kilda-20160802-gqiw78.html Carlton Blues' Andrew Walker announces retirement, will play last game against St Kilda Lerner Ronny 2 August 2016 The Age Fairfax Media 2 August 2016Ted Richards2016-08-05 5 August 2016 Retired, effective at the end of the seasonhttp://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-08-05/ted-richards-calling-it-a-day Ted's excellent adventure over at season's end Adam Curley 5 August 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 5 August 2016Michael Jamison2016-08-08 8 August 2016 Retired, effective immediatelyhttp://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/carlton-defender-michael-jamison-has-announced-his-retirement-from-afl-football-effective-immediately/news-story/3dec29aa6e450d8360cd92e6509c3098 Carlton defender Michael Jamison has announced his retirement from AFL football, effective immediately Waterworth Ben 8 August 2016 Fox Sports (Australia) News Corp Australia 8 August 2016Xavier Ellis2016-08-09 9 August 2016 Retired, effective immediatelyhttp://www.triplem.com.au/melbourne/sport/afl/news/2016/8/west-coast-premiership-player-retires-over-instagram/ Premiership Player Retires Over Instagram 9 August 2016 Triple M 9 August 2016 12 August 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160812185656/http://www.triplem.com.au/melbourne/sport/afl/news/2016/8/west-coast-premiership-player-retires-over-instagram deadTrent West2016-08-15 15 August 2016 Retired, effective at the end of the seasonhttp://www.lions.com.au/news/2016-08-15/west-retires Trent West announces his retirement 15 August 2016 Lions.com.au Telstra Media 15 August 2016Adam Cooney2016-08-16 16 August 2016 Retired, effective after round 22http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/essendon-bombers-veteran-adam-cooney-announces-his-retirement-20160816-gqtdli.html Essendon Bombers veteran Adam Cooney announces his retirement Lerner Ronny 16 August 2016 The Age Fairfax Media 16 August 2016http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-08-25/cooney-officially-done-number-of-others-set-to-play-their-final-games Cooney officially done, number of others set to call it quits Navaratnam Dinny 25 August 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 25 August 2016Daniel Merrett2016-08-16 16 August 2016 Retired, effective at the end of the seasonhttp://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/brisbane-lions-defender-daniel-merrett-set-to-announce-his-retirement-from-afl/news-story/b715531be8a98422d7bb0a70fe937a34 Brisbane Lions defender Daniel Merrett announces his retirement from AFL Niall Jake 16 August 2016 Fox Sports (Australia) News Corp Australia 16 August 2016Mathew Stokes2016-08-18 18 August 2016 Retired, effective after round 22http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-08-18/200-and-out-for-bomber-mathew-stokes-to-retire-after-dogs-clash Bomber out for 200: Mathew Stokes to retire after Dogs clash Navaratnam Dinny 18 August 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 18 August 2016Brent Macaffer2016-08-22 22 August 2016 Retired, effective at the end of the seasonhttp://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-08-22/pies-brent-macaffer-and-alan-toovey-call-it-a-day Premiership Pies Macaffer and Toovey call it a day Guthrie Ben 22 August 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 22 August 2016Alan Toovey2016-08-22 22 August 2016 Retired, effective at the end of the seasonDane Swan2016-08-23 23 August 2016Retired, effective immediatelyhttp://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/afl-collingwood-star-dane-swan-decides-to-retire/news-story/c82d6cfae1c6097103223d29860e508a AFL: Collingwood star Dane Swan decides to retire McFarlane Glenn Salemme Kate 23 August 2016 Herald Sun News Corp Australia 23 August 2016Nick Dal Santo2016-08-24 24 August 2016Retiredhttp://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/north-melbourne/north-melbourne-wont-offer-brent-harvey-drew-petrie-nick-dal-santo-michael-firrito-contracts-for-2017/news-story/c6b3998eab1cffc03b85233ecef2dd1a North Melbourne won't offer Brent Harvey, Drew Petrie, Nick Dal Santo, Michael Firrito contracts for 2017 24 August 2016 Herald Sun News Corp Australia 24 August 2016http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-11-08/nick-dal-santo-officially-hangs-up-the-boots Nick Dal Santo officially hangs up the boots Navaratnam Dinny 8 November 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 8 November 2016Michael Firrito2016-08-24 24 August 2016Retiredhttp://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-09-13/roo-firrito-finishes-the-most-enjoyable-time Roo Firrito finishes the 'most enjoyable time' Michael Whiting Telstra Media AFL.com.au 13 September 2016Brent Harvey2016-08-24 24 August 2016Retiredhttp://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-07/brent-harvey-calls-an-end-to-longestever-career Boomer officially calls time on glittering career Nick Bowen Telstra Media AFL.com.au 7 October 2016Drew Petrie2016-08-24 24 August 2016DelistedJed Adcock2016-08-24 24 August 2016 Retired, effective at the end of the seasonhttp://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-08-24/dogs-recruit-jed-adcock-calls-time-on-career Dogs recruit calls time on career Twomey Callum 24 August 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 24 August 2016Jay Schulz2016-08-25 25 August 2016Delistedhttp://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-08-25/schulz-power-part-ways-forward-to-seek-new-club Schulz, Power to part ways: Forward keen to play on Schmook Nathan 25 August 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 25 August 2016Ryan Crowley2016-08-27 27 August 2016Delistedhttp://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/afl-trades-essendon-topup-players-james-kelly-and-matt-dea-to-stay-at-bombers-20161005-grvqds.html AFL trades: Essendon top-up players James Kelly and Matt Dea to stay at Bombers Chny Daniel 5 October 2016 The Age Fairfax Media 29 October 2016Matt Dea2016-08-27 27 August 2016DelistedNathan Grima2016-08-27 27 August 2016DelistedSam Grimley2016-08-27 27 August 2016DelistedMark Jamar2016-08-27 27 August 2016DelistedJames Kelly Australian footballer2016-08-27 27 August 2016DelistedSam Michael footballer2016-08-27 27 August 2016DelistedJames Polkinghorne footballer2016-08-27 27 August 2016DelistedJonathan Simpkin2016-08-27 27 August 2016DelistedCameron Wood footballer2016-08-30 30 August 2016Retiredhttp://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-08-30/blues-cull-three-as-ruckman-retires Blues cull three as ruckman retires Bowen Nick 30 August 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 30 August 2016Matthew Dick2016-08-30 30 August 2016DelistedJayden Foster2016-08-30 30 August 2016DelistedJohn Butcher Australian footballer2016-08-30 30 August 2016Delistedhttp://www.triplem.com.au/melbourne/sport/afl/news/2016/8/port-adelaide-confirm-four-departures/ Port Adelaide Confirm Four Departures 30 August 2016 Triple M 30 August 2016 11 September 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160911140428/http://www.triplem.com.au/melbourne/sport/afl/news/2016/8/port-adelaide-confirm-four-departures/ deadSam Colquhoun2016-08-30 30 August 2016DelistedKane Mitchell2016-08-30 30 August 2016DelistedSean Hurley footballer2016-08-30 30 August 2016Delistedhttp://www.fremantlefc.com.au/news/2016-08-30/list-lodgement-update List lodgement update 30 August 2016 FremantleFC.com.au Telstra Media 30 August 2016Alipate Carlile2016-08-31 31 August 2016Retiredhttp://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/teams/port-adelaide/port-adelaide-defender-alipate-carlile-retires-from-afl-football/news-story/e48479e489c0764645765cca62252cc6 Port Adelaide defender Alipate Carlile retires from AFL football Rucci Michelangelo 31 August 2016 The Advertiser News Corp Australia 31 August 2016Adam Marcon2016-08-31 31 August 2016Delistedhttp://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-08-31/axe-falls-on-tiger-pair Axe falls on Tigers key forward, rookie midfielder King Travis 31 August 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 31 August 2016Liam McBean2016-08-31 31 August 2016DelistedTom Curren footballerStK2016-08-31 31 August 2016Delistedhttps://www.saints.com.au/news/316341/st-kilda-list-changes St Kilda list changes 31 August 2016 Saints.com.au Telstra Media 31 August 2016Luke DelaneyStK2016-08-31 31 August 2016DelistedBrenton PayneStK2016-08-31 31 August 2016DelistedJosh Saunders Australian footballerStK2016-08-31 31 August 2016DelistedTom Keough2016-09-01 1 September 2016Delistedhttp://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/sport/afl/gold-coast-suns-delist-four-players-from-their-list/news-story/8bb719cf22c164c365a600fd917fce61 Gold Coast Suns delist four players from their list Boswell Tom 1 September 2016 Gold Coast Bulletin News Corp Australia 1 September 2016Luke Russell2016-09-01 1 September 2016DelistedDanny Stanley2016-09-01 1 September 2016DelistedSeb Tape2016-09-01 1 September 2016DelistedTanner Smith footballer2016-09-02 2 September 2016Delistedhttp://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-09-02/dockers-delist-key-position-rookie-tanner-smith Dockers delist key position rookie Tanner Smith Malcolm Alex 2 September 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 2 September 2016James Gwilt2016-09-02 2 September 2016Delistedhttp://www.triplem.com.au/melbourne/sport/afl/news/2016/9/essendon-bombers-delist-james-gwilt/ Gwilt Axed By Bombers 2 September 2016 Triple M 2 September 2016 5 September 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160905232316/http://www.triplem.com.au/melbourne/sport/afl/news/2016/9/essendon-bombers-delist-james-gwilt deadNathan van Berlo2016-09-05 5 September 2016 Retired, effective immediatelyhttp://www.afc.com.au/news/2016-09-05/van-berlo-bows-out van Berlo bows out 5 September 2016 AFC.com.au Telstra Media 5 September 2016Hugh Beasley2016-09-05 5 September 2016Delistedhttp://www.triplem.com.au/melbourne/sport/afl/news/2016/9/brisbane-lions-delist-jackson-paine-hugh-beasley-billy-evans-josh-watts-and-josh-mcguinness/ Brisbane Cut Five Players 5 September 2016 Triple M 5 September 2016 15 September 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160915101851/http://www.triplem.com.au/melbourne/sport/afl/news/2016/9/brisbane-lions-delist-jackson-paine-hugh-beasley-billy-evans-josh-watts-and-josh-mcguinness/ deadBilly Evans Australian footballer2016-09-05 5 September 2016DelistedJosh McGuinness2016-09-05 5 September 2016DelistedJackson Paine2016-09-05 5 September 2016DelistedJosh Watts2016-09-05 5 September 2016DelistedAnthony Morabito2016-09-06 6 September 2016Delistedhttp://www.fremantlefc.com.au/news/2016-09-06/anthony-morabito-departing-fremantle Departing Morabito thankful for AFL opportunity 6 September 2016 fremantlefc.com.au Telstra Media 6 September 2016Tayte Pears2016-09-06 9 September 2016Retiredhttp://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/essendon/tayte-pears-wont-return-to-essendon-in-2017-after-announcing-his-retirement-to-become-firefighter/news-story/a7fa87f92eecff8ca7f0a4af6a887fd4 Tayte Pears won't return to Essendon in 2017 after announcing his retirement to become firefighter Salemme Kate 8 September 2016 Herald Sun News Corp Australia 14 September 2016Clem Smith Clem Smith (footballer)2016-09-09 9 September 2016Delistedhttp://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-09-09/running-forward-clem-smith-out-as-blues-chop-one-more- Running forward out as Blues chop one more 9 September 2016 afl.com.au Telstra Media 13 September 2016Patrick McGinnity2016-09-12 12 September 2016Delistedhttp://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-09-12/eagles-delist-six-after-early-finals-exit Eagles delist six after early finals exit Malcolm Alex 12 September 2016 afl.com.au Telstra Media 13 September 2016Jamie Bennell2016-09-12 12 September 2016DelistedKane Lucas2016-09-12 12 September 2016DelistedBrant Colledge2016-09-12 12 September 2016DelistedAlec Waterman2016-09-12 12 September 2016DelistedCorey Adamson2016-09-12 12 September 2016DelistedFarren Ray2016-09-14 14 September 2016Retiredhttp://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/farren-ray-announces-his-retirement-after-209-games-with-western-bulldogs-st-kilda-and-north-melbourne/news-story/06a3a1215ed3d4077f63452d10ada0ec Farren Ray announces his retirement after 209 games with Western Bulldogs, St Kilda and North Melbourne Laughton Max 14 September 2016 Fox Sports (Australia) News Corp Australia 14 September 2016Robin Nahas2016-09-14 14 September 2016Delistedhttp://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-09-14/roos-lose-more-experience-as-veteran-calls-it-quits Roos lose more experience as veteran calls it quits Malcolm Alex 14 September 2016 afl.com.au Telstra Media 15 September 2016Jason Ashby2016-09-16 16 September 2016Delistedhttp://www.triplem.com.au/melbourne/sport/afl/news/2016/9/essendon-bombers-delist-defender-jason-ashby/ Ashby Cut By Bombers 16 September 2016 Triple M 16 September 2016 20 September 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160920060948/http://www.triplem.com.au/melbourne/sport/afl/news/2016/9/essendon-bombers-delist-defender-jason-ashby deadShaun Edwards Australian footballer2016-09-19 19 September 2016Delistedhttp://www.triplem.com.au/melbourne/sport/afl/news/2016/9/essendon-bombers-delist-shaun-edwards/ Edwards Axed By Bombers 19 September 2016 Triple M 19 September 2016 19 September 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160919151359/http://www.triplem.com.au/melbourne/sport/afl/news/2016/9/essendon-bombers-delist-shaun-edwards/ deadTom Wallis footballer, born 19972016-09-20 20 September 2016Delisted http://www.essendonfc.com.au/news/2016-09-20/list-changes-tom-wallis List changes: Tom Wallis 20 September 2016 EssendonFC.com.au Telstra Media 20 September 2016Tim Golds2016-09-21 21 September 2016Delisted http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-09-21/pies-delist-three Collingwood delists fringe trio including former Giant Ryan Peter 21 September 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 21 September 2016Matthew Goodyear2016-09-21 21 September 2016DelistedDarrean Wyatt2016-09-21 21 September 2016DelistedLuke Lowden2016-09-23 23 September 2016Delisted http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-09-23/crows-delist-exhawk-luke-lowden-and-youngster-keenan-ramsey Crows delist ex-Hawk and untried rookie Gaskin Lee 23 September 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 23 September 2016Keenan Ramsey2016-09-23 23 September 2016DelistedZac Bates2016-09-27 27 September 2016Delistedhttp://www.geelongcats.com.au/news/2016-09-27/rookies-depart-cats Rookies depart Cats 27 September 2016 GeelongCats.com.au Telstra Media 27 September 2016Jock Cornell2016-09-27 27 September 2016DelistedCameron Delaney footballer2016-09-27 27 September 2016DelistedPadraig Lucey2016-09-27 27 September 2016DelistedTom Read footballer2016-09-27 27 September 2016DelistedJack Grimes footballer2016-09-27 27 September 2016Delistedhttp://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2016-09-27/melbourne-makes-first-list-changes Melbourne makes first list changes Burgan Matt 27 September 2016 MelbourneFC.com.au Telstra Media 27 September 2016Matt Jones Australian footballer2016-09-27 27 September 2016DelistedDean Terlich2016-09-27 27 September 2016DelistedMatt de Boer2016-10-4 4 October 2016Delistedhttp://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/afl/teams/fremantle/experienced-midfielder-matt-de-boer-delisted-after-138-games-with-fremantle/news-story/c15dc5fccbd2ee5724a9d6de6b3fec6f Experienced midfielder Matt de Boer delisted after 138 games with Fremantle 4 October 2016 Perth Now News Corp Australia 4 October 2016Josh Deluca2016-10-4 4 October 2016Delistedhttp://www.fremantlefc.com.au/news/2016-10-04/fremantle-list-update Fremantle list update 4 October 2016 FremantleFC.com.au Telstra Media 4 October 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161005111343/http://www.fremantlefc.com.au/news/2016-10-04/fremantle-list-update 5 October 2016 dead dmy-allBrady Grey2016-10-4 4 October 2016DelistedJack Hannath2016-10-4 4 October 2016DelistedTendai Mzungu2016-10-4 4 October 2016DelistedClancee Pearce2016-10-4 4 October 2016DelistedCorey Enright2016-10-5 5 October 2016Retiredhttp://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/geelong-cats-star-corey-enright-announces-his-afl-retirement-20161004-grv1sl.html Geelong Cats star Corey Enright announces his AFL retirement Cherny Daniel 5 October 2016 The Age Fairfax Media 5 October 2016Ben McGlynn2016-10-6 6 October 2016Retiredhttp://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-06/veteran-swan-ben-mcglynn-announces-his-retirement Veteran Swan McGlynn announces his retirement Curley Adam 6 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 6 October 2016Tom Derickx2016-10-6 6 October 2016Retiredhttp://www.sydneyswans.com.au/news/2016-10-06/list-changes List changes 6 October 2016 SydneySwans.com.au Telstra Media 6 October 2016Kyle Galloway2016-10-6 6 October 2016DelistedJoel Patfull2016-10-12 12 October 2016Retiredhttp://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-12/patfull-calls-time-set-to-sit-on-giants-rookie-list Patfull calls time, set to sit on Giants' rookie list AFL.com.au Adam Curley 12 October 2016 12 October 2016Jimmy Bartel2016-10-19 19 October 2016Retiredhttp://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-19/cats-champion-jimmy-bartel-settles-on-retirement Cats champion Jimmy Bartel settles on retirement Guthrie Ben 19 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 19 October 2016Chris Dawes Australian footballer2016-10-21 21 October 2016Delistedhttp://www.triplem.com.au/melbourne/sport/afl/news/2016/10/melbourne-delists-four-more/ Melbourne Delists Four More 21 October 2016 Triple M 21 October 2016 21 October 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161021131942/http://www.triplem.com.au/melbourne/sport/afl/news/2016/10/melbourne-delists-four-more/ deadMax King footballer2016-10-21 21 October 2016DelistedViv Michie2016-10-21 21 October 2016DelistedBen Newton footballer, born 19922016-10-21 21 October 2016DelistedMichael Barlow2016-10-24 24 October 2016Delistedhttp://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-24/michael-barlows-docker-days-over-searching-for-new-club Barlow's Docker days over, searching for new club Schmook Nathan 24 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 29 October 2016Mitch Clark Australian footballer2016-10-24 24 October 2016Delistedhttp://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/mitch-clark-delisted-by-geelong-cats-afl-career-looks-finished-20161024-gs9kv2.html Mitch Clark delisted by Geelong Cats, AFL career looks finished Cherny Daniel 24 October 2016 The Age Fairfax Media 21 October 2016Paul Stewart Australian footballer2016-10-24 24 October 2016Delistedhttp://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-24/power-axe-utility-paul-stewart-after-10-years-at-the-club Power axe utility after 10 years at the club Gaskin Lee 24 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 29 October 2016Josh Green footballer2016-10-25 25 October 2016Delistedhttp://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-25/lions-goalsneak-set-for-greener-pastures-after-delisting Lions delist Tasmanian goalsneak after 81 games Navaratnam Dinny 25 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 29 October 2016Andrejs Everitt2016-10-25 25 October 2016Delistedhttp://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-25/carlton-delists-journeyman-utility-andrejs-everitt Journeyman Everitt among six Blues delisted Navaratnam Dinny 25 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 29 October 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161029112803/http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-25/carlton-delists-journeyman-utility-andrejs-everitt 29 October 2016 dead dmy-allAndrew Gallucci2016-10-25 25 October 2016DelistedBilly Gowers2016-10-25 25 October 2016DelistedJason Tutt2016-10-25 25 October 2016Delistedhttp://www.canberratimes.com.au/afl/afl-news/carlton-delist-canberras-jason-tutt-20161025-gsadwz.html Carlton delist Canberra's Jason Tutt Polkinghorne David 24 October 2016 Canberra Times Fairfax Media 26 October 2016 20 December 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161220045043/http://www.canberratimes.com.au/afl/afl-news/carlton-delist-canberras-jason-tutt-20161025-gsadwz.html deadDillon Viojo-Rainbow2016-10-25 25 October 2016DelistedMark Whiley2016-10-25 25 October 2016DelistedMichael Luxford2016-10-26 26 October 2016Delistedhttp://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-26/geelong-delists-exbasketballer-michael-luxford-after-two-games Hoop dreams over for Cats ex-basketballer King Travis 26 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 29 October 2016Brad McKenzie2016-10-26 26 October 2016Delistedhttp://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-26/kangaroos-cull-two-more-joel-tippett-brad-mckenzie-delisted Kangaroos cull two more: McKenzie, Tippett delisted Navaratnam Dinny 26 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 29 October 2016Joel Tippett2016-10-26 26 October 2016DelistedYestin Eades2016-10-26 26 October 2016Delistedhttp://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-26/dons-cut-draftee-put-full-stop-on-kommer Dons cut draftee, put full stop on Kommer Twomey Callum 26 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 29 October 2016Nick Kommer2016-10-26 26 October 2016DelistedAlex Silvagni2016-10-26 26 October 2016Delistedhttp://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-26/dockers-cut-key-defender-silvagni-after-seven-seasons Another Docker down as Freo cuts veteran defender Malcolm Alex 26 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 29 October 2016Xavier Richards2016-10-27 27 October 2016Delistedhttp://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-27/mobile-forward-xavier-richards-one-of-three-swans-delisted Mobile forward Xavier Richards one of three Swans delisted Collins Ben 27 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 27 October 2016Jack Hiscox2016-10-27 27 October 2016DelistedAbe Davis footballer2016-10-27 27 October 2016DelistedNick Malceski2016-10-27 27 October 2016Retiredhttp://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/nick-malceski-retires-from-afl-after-more-than-200-games-20161027-gscjh9.html Nick Malceski retires from AFL after more than 200 games 27 October 2016 The Age Fairfax Media 27 October 2016Corey Gault2016-10-28 28 October 2016Retiredhttp://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-28/young-magpie-forward-corey-gault-retires Young Magpie forward hangs up boots at just 24 28 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 29 October 2016Jack Fitzpatrick footballer2016-10-28 28 October 2016Delistedhttp://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-28/axe-falls-at-hawthorn-with-cult-hero-among-seven-cut Axe falls at Hawthorn with cult hero among seven cut Browne Ashley Ryan Peter 28 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 29 October 2016Lachlan Langford2016-10-28 28 October 2016DelistedAngus Litherland2016-10-28 28 October 2016DelistedJermaine Miller-Lewis2016-10-28 28 October 2016DelistedMatt Spangher2016-10-28 28 October 2016DelistedZac Webster2016-10-28 28 October 2016DelistedAlex Woodward2016-10-28 28 October 2016DelistedKeegan Brooksby2016-10-28 28 October 2016Delistedhttp://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-28/suns-pull-the-pin-on-tall-timber-with-four-out-the-door Suns pull the pin on tall timber with four delistings Malcolm Alex 28 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 29 October 2016Clay Cameron2016-10-28 28 October 2016DelistedCameron Loersch2016-10-28 28 October 2016DelistedHenry Schade2016-10-28 28 October 2016DelistedCourtenay Dempsey2016-10-28 28 October 2016Delistedhttp://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-28/dempsey-done-as-bombers-cut-three-more Dempsey done as Bombers cut three more Schmook Nathan 28 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 29 October 2016Will Hams2016-10-28 28 October 2016DelistedGach Nyuon2016-10-28 28 October 2016DelistedWill Minson2016-10-28 28 October 2016Delistedhttp://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-28/dogs-promise-rookie-spot-for-delisted-knee-victim-josh-prudden Dogs promise rookie spot for delisted knee victim Josh Prudden Schmook Nathan 28 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 29 October 2016Josh Prudden2016-10-28 28 October 2016DelistedTom Lee footballer, born 1991StK2016-10-28 28 October 2016Delistedhttp://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-28/four-saints-go-marching-out-the-door Four Saints go marching out the door Edwards Nat 28 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 29 October 2016Brodie MurdochStK2016-10-28 28 October 2016DelistedCameron ShentonStK2016-10-28 28 October 2016DelistedEli TempletonStK2016-10-28 28 October 2016DelistedAndrew Moore Australian footballer2016-10-28 28 October 2016Delistedhttp://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-28/tiger-no-moore-richmond-cuts-midfield-recruit Tiger no Moore: Richmond cuts midfield recruit Schmook Nathan 28 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 29 October 2016Cam O'Shea2016-10-30 30 October 2016Delistedhttp://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/teams/port-adelaide/cam-oshea-is-looking-for-a-new-club-after-announcing-his-time-at-port-adelaide-is-over/news-story/95400af3fb1509dc2648971af1856bd1 Cam O'Shea is looking for a new club after announcing his time at Port Adelaide is over Rucci Michelangelo 30 October 2016 The Advertiser News Corp Australia 30 October 2016Mitch Grigg2016-10-31 31 October 2016Delistedhttp://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-31/crows-chop-ricky-henderson-and-mitch-grigg-confirm-new-deals-for-trio Crows chop another two, confirm new deals for trio Gaskin Lee 31 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 31 October 2016Ricky Henderson2016-10-31 31 October 2016DelistedSam Fisher Australian footballerStK2016-10-31 31 October 2016Retiredhttp://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-31/st-kilda-defender-sam-fisher-hangs-up-the-boots-after-13-seasons Saint Sam hangs up the boots after 13 seasons Schmook Nathan 31 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 31 October 2016Mitch Brown footballer, born 19882016-10-31 31 October 2016Delistedhttp://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-31/mitch-brown-departs-eagles-fraser-mcinnes-set-for-rookie-lifeline Brown departs Eagles, McInnes set for rookie lifeline Gaskin Lee 31 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 31 October 2016Fraser McInnes2016-10-31 31 October 2016DelistedJake Barrett footballer2016-11-2 2 November 2016Delistedhttp://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-11-02/talented-giant-jake-barrett-on-the-table-as-a-free-agent Talented Giant on the table as a free agent Ryan Peter 2 November 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 2 November 2016Jarrod Garlett2016-11-8 8 November 2016Delistedhttps://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/afl/a/33138018/jarrod-garlett-leaves-gold-coast-to-return-home-to-wa/#page1 Jarrod Garlett leaves Gold Coast to return home to WA Miller Dale 8 November 2016 The West Australian Seven West Media 8 November 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161108140915/https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/afl/a/33138018/jarrod-garlett-leaves-gold-coast-to-return-home-to-wa/#page1 8 November 2016 dead dmy-allShaun McKernan2016-11-9 9 November 2016Delistedhttp://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-11-09/essendon-delists-shaun-mckernan-but-commits-to-taking-him-as-rookie Dons dump McKernan, but rookie list beckons Navaratnam Dinny 9 November 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 9 November 2016Sam Shaw footballer2016-11-9 9 November 2016Retired due to ongoing concussionhttp://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-11-09/concussion-takes-toll-as-crow-retires-at-just-25 Concussion takes toll as Crow retires at just 25 9 November 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 9 November 2016Jaden McGrath2016-11-9 9 November 2016Retired due to losing passion for the gamehttp://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-11-09/young-lion-jaden-mcgrath-quits-footy-after-losing-desire-to-play Young Lion quits footy after losing desire to play 9 November 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 9 November 2016Jonathon Marsh2016-11-9 9 November 2016Retiredhttp://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/collingwood/collingwood-defender-jonathon-marsh-has-retired-from-afl-to-return-home-to-western-australia/news-story/1e517ed855dc8e537c1ec9ac668d3a2e Collingwood defender Jonathon Marsh has retired from AFL to return home to Western Australia 9 November 2016 Herald Sun News Corp Australia 9 November 2016 2016 national draft The received a priority pick at the end of the first round (pick 19) after a request by the club to the AFL commission was accepted. It was the first time a priority pick was given to a club since the rules regarding priority selections were changed in 2012.http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-06/afl-grants-struggling-lions-priority-draft-pick AFL grants struggling Lions a priority pick Ryan Peter 6 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 6 October 2016 This pick was later on-traded to as part of the Pearce Hanley trade to , before the Sydney Swans ended up with it by the trade deadline.http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-20/swans-land-top10-draft-selection-after-late-flurry-of-pick-swaps-with-power Swans land top-10 selection after late pick swaps with Power AFL.com.au Travis King 20 October 2016 20 October 2016 A change was made to the rules concerning academy and father-son selections which allowed clubs to begin the draft with only as many draft picks as it had empty positions on its playing list. This was intended to end the practice which had taken place the previous year in which clubs with academies had traded down the draft order to accumulate a large number of mid- and low-range draft picks specifically to use on academy bids.Herald Sun Melbourne, VIC http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/afl-abolishes-draft-loophole-that-allowed-clubs-to-gain-an-advantage-by-stockpiling-backend-picks/news-story/112f1b7e18eda1f3127038e1a48a1477 AFL abolishes draft loophole that allowed clubs to gain an advantage by stockpiling back-end picks 22 August 2016 14 October 2016 Jay Clark Final draft orderhttp://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-11-25/indicative-2016-afl-draft-order Final draft order: Every club, every pick 25 November 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 25 November 2016 y y y y y y RoundPickPlayerDrafted toRecruited fromLeagueNotes 1 1Andrew McGrath Sandringham Dragons TAC Cup 1 2 Tim Taranto Sandringham Dragons TAC CupTraded from 1 3 Hugh McCluggage North Ballarat Rebels TAC CupTraded from ; received from 1 4 Ben Ainsworth Gippsland Power TAC Cup 1 5 Will Setterfield Sandringham Dragons TAC Cup Academy player, Carlton's bid matched with picks 15 and 37. 1 6 Sam Petrevski-Seton Cla WAFL 1 7 Jack Scrimshaw Sandringham Dragons TAC Cup Traded from 1 8 Griffin Logue SD WAFL Traded from ; received from 1 9 Will Brodie Murray Bushrangers TAC Cup Traded from 1 10 Jack Bowes Cairns AFL Cairns Academy player, Sydney's bid matched with pick 11. 1 11 Oliver Florent Sandringham Dragons TAC Cup Traded from 1 12 Jy Simpkin Murray Bushrangers TAC Cup 1 13Daniel Venables Western Jets TAC Cup 1 14 Harry Perryman Collingullie-Glenfield Park RFNL Academy player, Adelaide's bid matched with picks 38, 44 and 51. 1 15 Jordan Gallucci Eastern Ranges TAC Cup 1 16 Todd Marshall Murray Bushrangers TAC Cup Traded from ; received from 1 17 Jarrod Berry North Ballarat Rebels TAC CupTraded from ; received from ; received from 1 18 Sam Powell-Pepper EP WAFL Traded from 1 19Tim English SF WAFL 1 20 Isaac Cumming North Broken Hill BHFL Academy player, Sydney's bid matched with picks 52, 54, 55 and 56. Priority 21 Will Hayward SANFL Traded from ; received from 2 22 Jordan Ridley Oakleigh Chargers TAC Cup 2 23 Alex Witherden Geelong Falcons TAC Cup 2 24 Cedric Cox footballer North Ballarat Rebels TAC Cup Traded from ; received from 2 25 Ben Long footballer StK NEAFL Traded from ; received from ; free agency compensation pick (Mayne) 2 26Brandan Parfitt NEAFL Traded from ; received from 2 27 Zac Fisher Per WAFL 2 28 Patrick Lipinski Northern Knights TAC Cup Traded from ; received from 2 29Shai Bolton SF WAFL Free agency compensation pick (Vickery) 2 30 Sam McLarty Oakleigh Chargers TAC Cup 2 31 Josh Begley footballer Eastern Ranges TAC Cup Traded from 2 32 Joe Atley Bendigo Pioneers TAC Cup Traded from ; received from 2 33 Willem Drew North Ballarat Rebels TAC Cup Traded from ; received from ; received from ; received from ; received from StK 2 34 Declan Watson NEAFLAcademy eligible, but the did not match the bid 2 35 Callum Brown footballer, born 1998 Eastern Ranges TAC Cup Father–son rule selection (son of Gavin Brown); North Melbourne's bid matched with pick 44. 2 36 Josh Williams Australian footballer Surfers Paradise QAFL Free agency compensation pick (Wells) 2 37 Josh Rotham WP WAFL 2 38 Sean Darcy Geelong Falcons TAC Cup Traded from , received from ; received from ; received from ; received from 2 39 Josh Battle StK Dandenong Stingrays TAC Cup Traded from 2 40Tom Stewart Australian footballer VFL 2 41 Brennan Cox SANFL Traded from 3 42 Kobe Mutch Bendigo Pioneers TAC CupAcademy eligible, but did not match the bid 3 43 Esava Ratugolea Murray Bushrangers TAC Cup Traded from 3 44 Myles Poholke Dandenong Stingrays TAC Cup Traded from ; received from ; received from 3 45 Jack Maibaum Eastern Ranges TAC Cup Traded from 3 46 Mitch Hannan VFL Traded from 3 47 Harrison Macreadie Henty HFL Academy eligible, but did not match the bid; traded from ; received from 3 48 Darcy Cameron Cla WAFL Traded from 3 49 Lewis Young Australian footballer SANFL Traded from StK 3 50 Kayle Kirby Bendigo Pioneers TAC Cup Traded from ; received from ; received from ; received from 3 51 Elliott Himmelberg NEAFL 3 52Willie Rioli SANFL Traded from 3 53Jack Graham Australian footballer, born 1998 SANFL Traded from 4 54 Lachlan Tiziani Murray Bushrangers TAC Cup Academy player, traded from ; received from 4 55 Jacob Allison NEAFL Academy player 4 56 Ed Phillips footballer StK Oakleigh Chargers TAC Cup Traded from , received from 4 57 Josh Daicos Oakleigh Chargers TAC Cup Father–son rule selection (son of Peter Daicos); traded from 4 58 Matt de Boer AFL 4 59 Cameron Polson Sandringham Dragons TAC Cup Traded from ; received from ; received from ; received from 4 60 Quinton Narkle Per WAFL Traded from 4 61 Tom Williamson Australian footballer North Ballarat Rebels TAC Cup Traded from ; received from 4 62 Matthew Signorello Northern Knights TAC Cup Traded from ; received from 4 63 Dylan Clarke Eastern Ranges TAC Cup Traded from ; received ; received from StK 4 64 Dion Johnstone Oakleigh Chargers TAC Cup Traded from ; received from 4 65 Pat Kerr Oakleigh Chargers TAC Cup Traded from ; received from 4 66Luke Ryan VFL Traded from , received from 4 67 Brad Scheer Palm Beach Currumbin QAFL Academy player 4 68 Timm House VFL Traded from ; received from 4 69 Ryan Abbott Grovedale GFL 4 70 Fergus Greene Bendigo Pioneers TAC Cup Traded from 5 71Corey Lyons Sandringham Dragons TAC Cup Traded from , received from 5 72 Ryan Garthwaite Murray Bushrangers TAC CupAcademy eligible, but did not match the bid 5 73Nick Larkey Oakleigh Chargers TAC Cup 5 74 Harry Morrison Murray Bushrangers TAC Cup Traded from 5 75 Ben Davis Australian footballer UNSW Sydney AFLAcademy eligible, but Sydney did not match the bidBen Davis AFL https://www.afc.com.au/players/1382/ben-davis 2021-08-11 afc.com.au en 5 76 Mitchell Lewis footballer Calder Cannons TAC Cup 6 77Jake Waterman Cla WAFL Father–son rule selection (son of Chris Waterman) Notes Free agency compensation picks are additional selections awarded to teams based on their net loss of players during the free agency trade period. Academy players are local zone selections available to the four New South Wales and Queensland clubs. Both academy and father-son selections are subject to a bidding process, where the club with the family or academy connection must match any opposition club's bid with their next available selection. Rookie elevations Clubs were able to promote any player who was listed on their rookie list in 2016 to their 2017 primary playing list prior to the draft. Player Club Ref. Reilly O'Brien http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/teams/adelaide/adelaide-crows-delist-ricky-henderson-and-mitch-grigg/news-story/bdbcb3a2bfcbea0fe9e594f53b18aa1e Adelaide Crows delist Ricky Henderson and Mitch Grigg Rucci Michelangelo 31 October 2016 The Advertiser News Corp Australia 31 October 2016 Archie Smith footballer, born 1995 http://www.lions.com.au/news/2016-10-19/extension-for-exciting-smith Two-year deal for exciting Smith de Haer Katie 19 October 2016 Lions.com.au Telstra Media 31 October 2016 Ciaran Byrne http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-31/blues-promote-byrne-set-to-keep-fellow-irishman-sheehan Blues promote Byrne, Walker returns to coach Schmook Nathan 31 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 31 October 2016 Lachlan Keeffe http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/crows-nominate-ben-jarman-as-possible-fatherson-pick-after-hawks-pass-20161031-gsemw0.html Collingwood Magpies elevate Lachie Keeffe to senior list despite drugs ban Cherny Danie Quayle Emma 31 October 2016 The Age Fairfax Media 31 October 2016 Josh Smith footballer, born 1994 http://www.collingwoodfc.com.au/news/2016-11-02/magpies-promote-keeffe Magpies promote Keeffe 2 November 2016 collingwoodfc.com.au Telstra Media 7 November 2016 Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/essendon/anthony-mcdonaldtipungwuti-earns-essendon-contract-extension-after-breaking-season/news-story/cdc65b782b776318a2f386ffa7ae3437 Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti earns Essendon contract extension after breaking season Higgins Ben 19 August 2016 Herald Sun News Corp Australia 31 October 2016 Conor McKenna http://www.essendonfc.com.au/news/2016-11-03/mckenna-is-part-of-our-comeback-story McKenna is part of Our Comeback Story 3 November 2016 essendonfc.com.au Telstra Media 3 November 2016 Tom Ruggles http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/geelong/tom-lonergan-has-resigned-with-geelong-for-2017/news-story/e371e9b3fe593e273175e1b8e4cea151 Tom Lonergan has re-signed with Geelong for 2017 Salemme Kate 1 November 2016 Herald Sun News Corp Australia 1 November 2016 Jesse Joyce footballer http://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/sport/afl/jesse-joyce-signs-twoyear-deal-with-gold-coast-suns/news-story/9e0398298411464c273bc91cb0bdb89e Jesse Joyce signs two-year deal with Gold Coast Suns Boswell Tom 1 September 2016 Gold Coast Bulletin News Corp Australia 2 November 2016 Kade Stewart http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-31/hawk-staying-put-kaiden-brand-inks-twoyear-extension Hawk staying put: Kaiden Brand inks two-year extension Schmook Nathan 31 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 31 October 2016 Josh Wagner footballer http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-31/promotion-and-new-deal-for-demons-defender-josh-wagner Promotion and new deal for Demons defender Josh Wagner Gaskin Lee 31 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 31 October 2016 Majak Daw http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/majak-daw-headlines-three-key-resignings-at-north-melbourne/news-story/b9b568b94a42af2e841b5ae35c5fc639 Majak Daw headlines three key re-signings at North Melbourne Waterworth Ben 21 September 2016 Fox Sports (Australia) News Corp Australia 31 October 2016 Braydon Preuss http://www.nmfc.com.au/news/2016-09-21/2016-review-braydon-preuss 2016 Review: Braydon Preuss 21 September 2016 NMFC.com.au Telstra Media 31 October 2016 Nathan Krakouer PA http://www.triplem.com.au/sydney/sport/afl/news/2016/10/port-adelaide-announce-new-contracts/ Port Adelaide Announce Multiple New Contracts 30 October 2016 Triple M 31 October 2016 31 October 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161031152930/http://www.triplem.com.au/sydney/sport/afl/news/2016/10/port-adelaide-announce-new-contracts/ dead Jayden Short http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2016-10-31/jayden-short-promoted-to-senior-list Jayden Short elevated to senior list 31 October 2016 richmondfc.com.au Telstra Media 1 November 2016 Jason Holmes StK http://www.saints.com.au/news/2016-10-26/holmes-resigns Holmes re-signs 31 October 2016 saints.com.au Telstra Media 1 November 2016 Tom Papley http://www.smh.com.au/afl/sydney-swans/tom-papley-resigns-with-sydney-swans-until-2018-20160724-gqchup.html Tom Papley re-signs with Sydney Swans until 2018 Decent Tom 25 July 2016 The Sydney Morning Herald Fairfax Media 31 October 2016 Nic Newman http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-09-13/young-swan-to-get-wellearned-promotion Young Swan to get well-earned promotion Bowen Nick 13 September 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 31 October 2016 Harrison Marsh http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-30/new-deals-for-upgraded-sydney-rookies-harry-marsh-and-jordan-foote New deals for two upgraded Swans rookies Navaratnam Dinny 30 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 31 October 2016 Jordan Foote 2017 rookie draft RoundPickPlayerDrafted toRecruited fromLeagueNotes 1 1 Sam Draper SANFL 1 2 Jake Barrett footballer AFL 1 3 Taylin Duman Oakleigh Chargers TAC Cup 1 4 Keegan Brooksby AFL 1 5 Kym LeBois SANFL 1 6Tyson Stengle SANFL 1 7 Mitch McCarthy Dandenong Stingrays TAC Cup 1 8 Lachlan Filipovic Sandringham Dragons TAC Cup 1 9 Peter Ladhams SANFL 1 10 Rowan Marshall StK VFL 1 11 Cameron Zurhaar EF WAFL 1 12 Thomas Gorter EP WAFL 1 13 Sam Shaw footballer AFL Shaw retired on 9 November 2016, but was retained on the club's 2017 list to help with medical costs for concussion treatment.http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-11-28/the-draftee-who-wont-play-why-crows-are-sacrificing-a-list-spot The draftee who won't play: Why Crows are sacrificing a list spot Gaskin Lee 28 November 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra 4 April 2017 1 14 Oliver Hanrahan St Kevin's College APS 1 15 Tendai Mzungu AFL 1 16Jack Henry footballer, born 1998 Geelong Falcons TAC Cup 1 17 Ben Ronke Calder Cannons TAC Cup 1 18 Nathan Mullenger-McHugh Eastern Ranges TAC Cup 2 19 Shaun McKernan AFL 2 20 Mitch Hinge SANFL 2 21 Luke Strnadica EF WAFL 2 22 Cameron Loersch AFL 2 23 Alex Silvagni AFL 2 24 Henry Schade AFL 2 25 Tim Smith Australian footballer VFL 2 26 Brett Eddy SANFL 2 27 Passed StK 2 28 Oscar Junker Western Jets TAC Cup 2 29 Drew Petrie AFL 2 30 Passed 2 31 Jack Fitzpatrick footballer AFL 2 32 Joel Patfull AFL Patfull retired on 12 October 2016, but was retained on GWS's 2017 list due to Total Player Payment obligations.http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-12/patfull-calls-time-set-to-sit-on-giants-rookie-list Patfull calls time, set to sit on Giants' rookie list Curley Adam 12 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra 4 April 2017 2 33Zach Guthrie Calder Cannons TAC Cup 2 34 Robbie Fox VFL 2 35 Josh Prudden AFL 3 36 Yestin Eades AFL 3 37Oscar McInerney VFL 3 38 Brady Grey AFL 3 39 Andrew Gallucci AFL 3 40 Liam Mackie SANFL 3 41 Declan Keilty VFL 3 42 Jarrod Lienert SANFL 3 43 Matthew Taylor Australian footballer Per WAFL 3 44 Fraser McInnes AFL 3 45 Ben Jarman SANFL Father–son rule selection (son of Darren Jarman) 3 46 James Cousins footballer Murray Bushrangers TAC Cup 3 47 Passed 3 48 Jamaine Jones North Ballarat Rebels TAC Cup 3 49 Shaun Edwards Australian footballer AFL 4 50 Josh Deluca AFL 4 51 Max Lynch Murray Bushrangers TAC Cup 4 52 Passed 4 53 Sam Simpson footballer Geelong Falcons TAC Cup Father–son rule selection (son of Sean Simpson) 4 54 Toby Pink SANFL 5 55 Passed Category B rookie selections During the trade period, clubs could nominate category B rookies to join their club. Player Club Origin Note Ref. Matt Eagles Winner of The Recruit https://www.news.com.au/sport/sports-life/matt-eagles-signs-with-brisbane-lions-after-winning-the-recruit-season-2/news-story/c542ed2a520785642aef39488b848ad0 Matt Eagles signs with Brisbane Lions after winning The Recruit season 2 Laughton Max 22 September 2016 News.com.au News Corp Australia 29 November 2016 Blake Grewar Queensland zone selection http://www.lions.com.au/news/2016-11-28/grewar-fulfills-afl-draft-dream Blake Grewar fulfils AFL Draft dream Webster Jess 28 November 2016 Lions.com.au Telstra Media 29 November 2016 Ciarán Sheehan Ciarán Sheehan (dual player) Cork GAA, International selection (Ireland) http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/2016-11-28/2017-list-finalised 2017 List Finalised 28 November 2016 CarltonFC.com.au Telstra Media 29 November 2016 Ben McNiece Essendon (VFL) Next Generation Academy zone selection (mother born in India) http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/afl/more-news/essendon-finalises-its-2017-list-signing-vfl-vicecaptain-ben-mcniece-as-a-category-b-rookie/news-story/9b7d8e5742bd172a09004660d1bfcb6b Essendon finalises its 2017 list signing VFL vice-captain Ben McNiece as a category B rookie Laughton Max 30 November 2016 The Daily Telegraph News Corp Australia 15 January 2017Mark O'Connor sportsman Kerry GAA International selection (Ireland) http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/sport/afl/irish-football-star-mark-oconnor-joins-geelong-as-an-international-rookie/news-story/873c05495a13ddf19664b5df2473efe4 Irish football star Mark O'Connor joins Geelong as an international rookie Wade Nick 19 October 2016 Geelong Advertiser News Corp Australia 29 November 2016 Max Spencer Palm Beach Currumbin Queensland zone selection http://www.goldcoastfc.com.au/news/2016-11-28/suns-add-max-spencer-to-rookie-list SUNS add Academy player Max Spencer to rookie list 28 November 2016 GoldCoastFC.com.au Telstra Media 29 November 2016 Jake Stein Athletics 3-year non-registered player (athletics) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-11-18/gws-giants-sign-australian-commonwealth-games-decathlete-jake-s/8037050 GWS Giants sign Australian Commonwealth Games decathlete Jake Stein on rookie AFL contract 18 November 2016 ABC Online Australian Broadcasting Corporation 29 November 2016 Zach Sproule Murray Bushrangers NSW zone selection http://www.gwsgiants.com.au/news/2016-11-28/duo-become-giants-at-rookie-draft Duo Become GIANTS at Rookie Draft 28 November 2016 GWSgiants.com.au Telstra Media 29 November 2016 Conor Nash Meath GAA International selection (Ireland) http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/hawthorn/hawthorn-signs-conor-nash-as-international-rookie-from-ireland-as-potential-key-defender/news-story/3916d76bd7d67a1112f91b1d5d8e1bb2 Hawthorn signs Conor Nash as international rookie from Ireland as potential key defender Salemme Kate 30 October 2016 Herald Sun News Corp Australia 29 November 2016 Corey Maynard Townsville Crocodiles (NBL) 3-year non-registered player (basketball)http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2016-08-17/maynard-joins-melbourne-as-rookie Maynard joins Melbourne as rookie Lewis Georgina 17 August 2016 MelbourneFC.com.au Telstra Media 29 November 2016 Emmanuel Irra Next Generation Academy zone selection (born in Uganda) http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-11-28/ugandan-emmanuel-irra-joins-power-as-clubs-confirm-category-b-rookies First Ugandan in the AFL as clubs confirm Category B rookies King Travis 28 October 2016 AFL.com.au Telstra Media 29 November 2016 Ray Connellan StK Westmeath GAA International selection (Ireland) http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-2016-st-kilda-saints-punt-on-luck-of-the-irish-20160728-gqg5sr.html St Kilda Saints punt on luck of the Irish Wilson Caroline 28 July 2016 The Age Fairfax Media 29 November 2016 Darragh Joyce StK Kilkenny GAA International selection (Ireland) Sam Fisher footballer, born 1998 NSW zone selection http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/news/2016-11-28/swans-snare-fisher Swans snare Fisher 28 November 2016 SydneySwans.com.au Telstra Media 29 November 2016 Tarir Bayok WC EP Next Generation Academy zone selection (born in Sudan) Francis Watson footballer WC Cla Next Generation Academy zone selection (Indigenous) http://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/afl/west-coast-eagles-finalise-list-by-signing-kimberley-product-francis-watson/news-story/03c6ebe18516a784a39916c43695dba1 West Coast Eagles finalise list by signing Kimberley product Francis Watson Lacy Bridget 29 November 2016 Perth Now News Corp Australia 23 January 2017 Tristan Tweedie Eastern Ranges Next Generation Academy zone selection (Indigenous) http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/western-bulldogs/tristan-tweedie-signed-by-western-bulldogs-as-category-b-rookie-after-injuryplagued-year/news-story/5615eb6096fc4c1dc45c339d37d07278 Tristan Tweedie signed by Western Bulldogs as Category B rookie after injury-plagued year Landsberger Sam 6 December 2016 Herald Sun News Corp Australia 15 January 2017 See also 2016 AFL Women's draft References Category:Australian Football League draft Draft AFL draft Category:2016 in Sydney Category:Australian rules football in New South Wales Category:Sport in Sydney Category:Sports competitions in New South Wales Category:Organised events in Sydney