10 Queenslanders will take place in the 2021 NAB AFL National Draft Combine to be held across multiple locations across Australia this weekend.
While the current situation relating to the COVID-19 pandemic sees variations in restrictions across the country, the annual NAB AFLW Draft Combine will be state-based in 2021.
The 2021 NAB AFLW Combine brings together some of the best prospects at state-based events around the country with players nominated by AFLW clubs in order to participate.
Players from all states and territories have been invited to the 2020 NAB AFLW Draft Combines with a spread of talent across Australia including Queensland, NSW/ACT, Northern Territory and Tasmania.
The state-based Combines will commence on Saturday July 17 in Western Australia with South Australia and Queensland to be held on Sunday July 18.
The NAB AFLW Draft Combine in Victoria scheduled for Sunday July 18 at Melbourne University will not proceed as planned because of the five-day lockdown announced by the Victorian State Government. A decision on holding the combine the following weekend will be based on the changing circumstances and advice from Victorian government and relevant health departments and medical experts.
The majority of girls from Victoria, New South Wales and ACT participated in NAB AFLW Fitness Testing Days held earlier in the year where they showed their physical prowess in front of AFLW recruiters.
The girls from the Northern Territory tested in recent weeks and Perri King from Tasmania will be tested in Tasmania in the coming days.
Queensland invitees:
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Maggie Harmer |
12/04/2003 |
Maroochydore |
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Mikayla Pauga |
10/04/2003 |
Bond University |
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Abbey Hewett |
12/04/2003 |
Wilston Grange AFC |
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Bella Smith |
5/10/2003 |
Maroochydore |
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Casey Wynne |
8/06/2003 |
Coolangatta |
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Christine Okesene |
3/09/2002 |
Yeronga AFC |
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Giselle Davies |
17/03/2003 |
Bond University |
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Madison Goodwin |
7/03/2000 |
Yeronga AFC |
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Teagan Levi |
14/08/2003 |
Bond University |
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Steph O’Brien |
22/09/1993 |
University of QLD |
Full list of 2021 NAB AFL Women’s Draft Combine Invitees here
The 2021 NAB AFLW Draft Combine will assess each player’s strength and skills through several tests including 20-metre sprint, two-kilometre time-trial, agility tests and vertical jump.
It is just under two weeks until the 2021 NAB AFLW Draft where prospect will tune in to womens.afl from around the country to find out if they’ve been successful in their quest to join an AFLW list. The draft will be held on Tuesday, July 27 at 6.45pm AEST. The NAB AFLW Draft will be a broadcast event hosted by Nat Edwards, Sarah Black and Melissa Hickey. All the action will be streamed through womens.afl and the AFLW Official App.
AFL Head of Women’s Football Nicole Livingstone said the National Draft Combine is an opportunity for players to showcase their talents ahead of the 2021 NAB AFLW Draft.
“We look forward to recognising and celebrating the many talented footballers who will be selected as part of the NAB AFLW Draft,” Ms Livingstone said.
“What we’re seeing year on year is great talent coming through women’s football pathways across the country, and I can’t wait for football fans to witness the next generation of talent to impact the NAB AFLW Competition.”
2021 NAB AFL Draft Timelines:
Friday July 16
NAB AFLW Draft Nominations close (3pm (EST))
Monday July 19
Father-Daughter nominations open (9am (EST))
Wednesday July 21
Father- Daughter nominations close (5pm (EST))
Final date to sign Rookies (5pm (EST))
Final date to make a player inactive before the draft (5pm (EST))
Final date for Gold Coast & Geelong to sign 2 x mature age players (5pm (EST))
Thursday July 22
Father-Daughter bidding process
Friday July 23
Final NAB AFLW Draft order confirmed
Tuesday July 27
NAB AFLW Draft
Thursday July 29
NAB AFLW Post-Draft Selection Period commences (9am (EST))
Friday July 30
NAB AFLW Post-Draft Selection Period closes (5pm (EST))
Tuesday August 3
Final list lodgement (3pm (EST))
Current 2021 NAB AFLW Draft Order:
Round One:
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Selection |
Draft order |
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1 |
Gold Coast |
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2 |
Geelong |
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3 |
West Coast |
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4 |
St Kilda |
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5 |
Richmond |
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6 |
Gold Coast |
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7 |
Geelong |
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8 |
Gold Coast |
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9 |
Geelong |
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10 |
Carlton |
From GWS |
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11 |
Carlton |
From Western Bulldogs |
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12 |
St Kilda |
From Western Bulldogs (on-traded from Carlton) |
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13 |
North Melbourne |
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14 |
Fremantle |
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15 |
Geelong |
From Melbourne |
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16 |
Richmond |
From Collingwood |
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17 |
Adelaide |
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18 |
Brisbane |
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Round Two:
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19 |
North Melbourne |
From Gold Coast |
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20 |
Adelaide |
From Geelong |
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21 |
West Coast |
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22 |
Western Bulldogs |
From St Kilda |
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23 |
Carlton |
From Richmond |
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24 |
West Coast |
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25 |
Western Bulldogs |
From St Kilda |
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26 |
Carlton |
From Collingwood (on-traded from Richmond) |
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27 |
Western Bulldogs |
From Carlton (on-traded from GWS) |
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28 |
North Melbourne |
From GWS (on-traded from Western Bulldogs) |
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29 |
Collingwood |
From Carlton |
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30 |
Gold Coast |
From North Melbourne |
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31 |
Fremantle |
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32 |
Collingwood |
From Carlton (on-traded from Melbourne) |
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33 |
Collingwood |
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34 |
Adelaide |
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35 |
Brisbane |
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Round Three:
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36 |
St Kilda |
From Gold Coast |
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37 |
GWS |
From Melbourne (on-traded from Geelong) |
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38 |
Fremantle |
From West Coast |
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39 |
St Kilda |
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40 |
Carlton |
From Richmond |
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41 |
West Coast |
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42 |
Melbourne |
From GWS |
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43 |
Western Bulldogs |
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44 |
Melbourne |
From Carlton |
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45 |
North Melbourne |
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46 |
Fremantle |
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47 |
Adelaide |
From Melbourne |
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48 |
St Kilda |
From Richmond |
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49 |
Melbourne |
From Adelaide |
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50 |
Brisbane |
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Round Four:
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51 |
Gold Coast |
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52 |
Geelong |
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53 |
West Coast |
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54 |
St Kilda |
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55 |
Richmond |
From Carlton (on-traded from Collingwood) |
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56 |
GWS |
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57 |
Richmond |
From Carlton (on-traded from Western Bulldogs) |
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58 |
Carlton |
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59 |
North Melbourne |
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60 |
Fremantle |
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61 |
Melbourne |
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62 |
Collingwood |
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63 |
Adelaide |
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64 |
Brisbane |
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The NAB AFLW Draft is part of the NAB AFLW Rising Stars Program, which supports grassroots players and football communities and helps young Australians fulfill their dream of playing in the AFLW. The NAB AFLW Rising Stars Program comprises the following elements:
• NAB AFLW Rising Star
• NAB AFLW Draft
• NAB AFLW Draft Combine
• NAB AFLW Trade Period
• NAB AFLW Academy
• NAB AFLW Under-18 Championships
• NAB AFLW Under-16 Championships
NAB has proudly supported footy for over a decade, providing boys and girls with a clear pathway from NAB AFL Auskick to the big time.
