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2021 AFL draft#Pre-season supplemental selection period

{{Short description|Draft for the Australian Football League}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2020}}

{{Use Australian English|date=December 2020}}

{{Infobox sports draft

| name = 2021 AFL draft

| image =

| imagesize =

| alt =

| caption =

| date = 2 June - Mid-season Draft
24-25 November - National Draft
26 November - Rookie Draft

| time =

| location = Marvel Stadium

| sponsor = National Australia Bank

| network = Fox Footy

| league = AFL

| first = Jason Horne-Francis
({{AFL NM}})

| prev = 2020

| next = 2022

}}

The 2021 AFL draft consisted of the various periods where the 18 clubs in the Australian Football League (AFL) could trade and recruit players during and following the completion of the 2021 AFL season.

The National Draft returned to being a two day event in 2021, after being held on a single night in 2020.{{cite news|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/612274/two-day-draft-returns-after-2020-marathon|title=Two-day draft returns after 2020 marathon|first=Callum|last=Twomey|date=12 May 2021|work=afl.com.au|publisher=Telstra|access-date=12 May 2021}}

After coming 18th in the 2021 AFL season, the North Melbourne Football Club held the number one draft pick in the National draft for the first time, selecting {{SANFL SA}} midfielder Jason Horne-Francis.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nmfc.com.au/news/1024743/norths-number-one-priority|title = North's number one priority|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220322085447/https://www.nmfc.com.au/news/1024743/norths-number-one-priority|archive-date=2022-03-22|url-status=live}}

Key dates

class="wikitable plainrowheaders"

|+ Table of key dates{{cite web |author1= |title=Key Dates - Trade Period|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/trade/trade-key-dates |website=AFL.com.au |publisher=AFL Media |access-date=13 September 2019}}

scope="col"|Event

! scope="col"|Date(s)

scope="row"|Mid-season rookie draft

| 2 June 2021

scope="row"|Free agency period

| Restricted and Unrestricted: 1–8 October 2021
Delisted: 3–15 November 2021

scope="row"|Trade period

| 4–13 October 2021

scope="row"|National draft

| First round: 24 November 2021
Second and subsequent rounds: 25 November 2021

scope="row"|Pre-Season and Rookie draft

|26 November 2021

scope="row"| Pre-season supplemental selection period

| 10 January 2022 - 9 March 2022

2021 mid-season rookie draft

The mid-season draft was held after the conclusion of Round 11 of the 2021 AFL season on 2 June.{{cite news|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/526423/will-there-be-another-marlion-mid-season-draft-back-in-2021|title=Will there be another Marlion? Mid-Season Draft back in 2021|first=Mitch|last=Cleary|date=1 December 2019|work=afl.com.au|publisher=Telstra|access-date=26 March 2019}} The draft was only open to clubs with inactive players on their list and vacancies available, such as long term injuries or retirements.

class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"

|+ Mid-season draft selections

rowspan=2| Round

! rowspan=2| Pick

! rowspan=2 style="width: 90pt"| Player

! rowspan=2 style="width: 105pt"| Club

! colspan=2| Recruited from

! class="unsortable" rowspan=2| Pick due to

style="width: 110pt"| Club

! League

rowspan=15| 1

| 1

! scope=row | {{sortname|Jacob|Edwards|dab=footballer}}

| {{AFL NM}}

| Sandringham Dragons

| NAB League

| style="text-align:left;"| Flynn Perez long-term injury

2

! scope=row | {{sortname|Jai|Newcombe}}

| {{AFL Haw}}

| Box Hill Hawks

| VFL

| style="text-align:left;"| Jonathon Patton retirement

3

! scope=row | {{sortname|Ash|Johnson}}

| {{AFL Col}}

| {{SANFL Stu}}

| SANFL

| style="text-align:left;"| Passed selection at the 2020 Rookie Draft

4

! scope=row | {{sortname|Patrick|Parnell}}

| {{AFL Ade}}

| Murray Bushrangers

| NAB League

| style="text-align:left;"| Tyson Stengle delisting

5

! scope=row | {{sortname|Ned|Moyle}}

| {{AFL GC}}

| Oakleigh Chargers

| NAB League

| style="text-align:left;"| Jarrod Witts long-term injury

6

! scope=row | {{sortname|Alex|Mirkov}}

| {{AFL Car}}

| {{AFL Car}}

| VFL

| style="text-align:left;"| Caleb Marchbank long-term injury

7

! scope=row | {{sortname|Max|Heath}}

| {{AFL StK}}

| Sandringham Dragons

| NAB League

| style="text-align:left;"| Dylan Roberton retirement

8

! scope=row | {{sortname|James|Peatling}}

| {{AFL GWS}}

| {{AFL GWS}}

| VFL

| style="text-align:left;"| Lachlan Keeffe long-term injury

9

! scope=row | {{sortname|Sam|Durham}}

| {{AFL Ess}}

| {{AFL Ric}}

| VFL

| style="text-align:left;"| Irving Mosquito long-term injury

10

! scope=row | {{sortname|Matthew|Parker|dab=footballer}}

| {{AFL Ric}}

| {{WAFL|SF}}

| WAFL

| style="text-align:left;"| Ivan Soldo long-term injury

11

! scope=row | {{sortname|William|Collins|dab=footballer}}

| {{AFL WC}}

| {{WAFL|SD}}

| WAFL

| style="text-align:left;"| Daniel Venables long-term injury

12

! scope=row | {{sortname|Lachlan|McAndrew}}

| {{AFL Syd}}

| {{AFL Syd}}

| VFL

| style="text-align:left;"| Passed selection at the 2020 Rookie Draft

13

! scope=row | {{sortname|Jed|McEntee}}

| {{AFL PA}}

| {{SANFL Stu}}

| SANFL

| style="text-align:left;"| Passed selection at the 2020 Rookie Draft

14

! scope=row | {{sortname|Kalin|Lane}}

| {{AFL BL}}

| {{WAFL|Cla}}

| WAFL

| style="text-align:left;"| Cam Rayner long-term injury

15

! scope=row | {{sortname|Kye|Declase}}

| {{AFL Mel}}

| Werribee

| VFL

| style="text-align:left;"| Aaron Nietschke long-term injury

rowspan="9" | 2

| 16

! scope=row | {{sortname|Charlie|Ham}}

| {{AFL NM}}

| Geelong Falcons

| NAB League

| style="text-align:left;"| Passed selection at the 2020 Rookie Draft

17

! scope=row | {{sortname|Jackson|Callow}}

|{{AFL Haw}}

|{{SANFL Nor}}

|SANFL

| style="text-align:left;"| James Sicily long-term injury

18

! scope=row | {{sortname|Aiden|Begg}}

|{{AFL Col}}

| Eastern Ranges

| NAB League

| style="text-align:left;"| Passed selection at the 2020 Rookie Draft

19

| Passed

| {{AFL GC}}

| —

| —

| style="text-align:left;"| Rory Thompson long-term injury

20

! scope=row | {{sortname|Jordan|Boyd}}

| {{AFL Car}}

| Footscray

| VFL

| style="text-align:left;"| David Cuningham long-term injury

21

! scope=row | {{sortname|Cooper|Sharman}}

| {{AFL StK}}

| {{SANFL WWT}}

| SANFL

| style="text-align:left;"| Jade Gresham long-term injury

22

| Passed

| {{AFL Ess}}

| —

| —

| style="text-align:left;"| Michael Hurley long-term injury

23

! scope=row | {{sortname|Connor|West}}

| {{AFL WC}}

| {{WAFL|WP}}

| WAFL

| style="text-align:left;"| Jarrod Cameron long-term injury

24

! scope=row | {{sortname|Daniel|Turner|dab=footballer}}

| {{AFL Mel}}

| Murray Bushrangers

| NAB League

| style="text-align:left;"| Marty Hore long-term injury

rowspan="2" | 3

|25

| Passed

| {{AFL Car}}

| —

| —

| style="text-align:left;"|Sam Philp long-term injury

26

| Passed

| {{AFL StK}}

| —

| —

| style="text-align:left;" | Ben Paton long-term injury

4

| 27

| Passed

| {{AFL StK}}

| —

| —

| style="text-align:left;" | Passed selection at the 2020 Rookie Draft

Previous trades

Since 2015, clubs have been able to trade future picks in the next year's national draft during the trade period. As a result, a total of 30 selections for the 2021 draft were traded during the 2020 trade period. Further trades of future picks can be made before or during the 2020 national draft. The selection order for each of these picks is tied to the original club's finishing position in the 2021 season.

class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"

|+ Table of previously traded selections

scope="col"|{{abbr|Rd|Round}}

! scope="col"|{{abbr|Orig. Club|Original Club}}

! scope="col"|New Club

! class="unsortable"|Acquired via

! class="unsortable"|{{abbr|Ref|Reference(s)}}

rowspan=3|1

| {{AFL Col}}

| {{AFL GWS}}

| Pick swap at the 2020 National Draft

| align=center|

{{AFL Mel}}

| {{AFL BL}}

| Pick swap

| align=center|{{Cite web|title=Dees nab two first-round picks in blockbuster swap with Lions|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/524257|last1=Schmook|first1=Nathan|date=12 November 2020|access-date=13 November 2020}}

{{AFL Gee}}

| {{AFL Ric}}

| Pick swap at the 2020 National Draft

| align=center|

scope="row" rowspan=8|2

| {{AFL Col}}

| {{AFL Haw}}

| Pick swap at the 2020 National Draft

| align=center|

{{AFL StK}}

| {{AFL Ric}}

| Jack Higgins trade

| align=center|{{Cite web|title=Destined to be a Saint: Jack joins club of childhood dreams|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/523657|date=12 November 2020|access-date=13 November 2020|work=AFL Media}}

{{AFL Ess}}

|{{AFL Gee}}

|via {{AFL GWS}} (Jye Caldwell trade)
on-traded to {{AFL Gee}} (Jeremy Cameron trade)

| align=center|{{cite web|title=Dons land another Giant: Young gun mid gets his Vic move|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/523649|date=12 November 2020|access-date=12 November 2020|work=AFL Media}}
{{cite web|title=Cats cave, Giants score historic draft bounty for Jezza|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/523645|date=12 November 2020|access-date=12 November 2020|work=AFL Media}}

{{AFL GWS}}

| {{AFL Gee}}

| Jeremy Cameron trade

| align=center|

{{AFL WB}}

| {{AFL Col}}

| Adam Treloar trade

| align=center|{{cite web|title=Last-minute drama: Treloar becomes a Bulldog at the death|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/524127|date=12 November 2020|access-date=12 November 2020|work=AFL Media}}

{{AFL BL}}

| {{AFL Mel}}

| | Pick swap

| align=center|

{{AFL PA}}

|{{AFL WC}}

|via {{AFL Syd}} (Aliir Aliir trade)
on-traded to {{AFL WC}} (Tom Hickey trade)

| align=center|{{cite web|title=Hoff replacement on: Power strike deal for versatile Swan|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/524080|date=11 November 2020|access-date=11 November 2020|work=AFL Media}}
{{cite web|title=Cats top up with another veteran midfielder in bid for premiership|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/523655|date=11 November 2020|access-date=11 November 2020|work=AFL Media}}

{{AFL Mel}}

| {{AFL Ade}}

| Pick swap

| align=center|{{cite web|title=Dees swap picks with Crows in bid to unlock Big Ben trade|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/524063|last1=Cleary|first1=Mitch|date=10 November 2020|access-date=10 November 2020|work=AFL Media}}

rowspan=10 |3

| {{AFL GC}}

| {{AFL Ric}}

|Oleg Markov trade

| align=center|{{cite news|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/523627/dashing-tigers-defender-joins-suns-for-future-pick|title=Dashing Tigers defender joins Suns for future pick|date=4 November 2020|work=afl.com.au|publisher=Telstra Media|access-date=4 November 2020}}

{{AFL Ade}}

| {{AFL Col}}

| Pick swap at the 2020 National Draft

| align=center|

{{AFL Haw}}

| {{AFL Mel}}

| Pick swap at the 2020 National Draft

| align=center|

{{AFL Car}}

|{{AFL GC}}

|via {{AFL Syd}} (pick swap)
on-traded to {{AFL GC}} (pick swap)

| align=center|{{Cite tweet |user=AFL_House|number=1331121815750643714|date=24 November 2020|title=Trade paperwork lodged. The Sydney Swans have traded its Rd 2 (31) Selection to Carlton for its Rd 3 (48) and Future Round Three Selection.}}
{{Cite tweet |user=AFL_House|number=1331123578289283075|date=24 November 2020|title=Trade paperwork lodged. The Sydney Swans have traded its Future Round Three Selection (tied to Carlton) to the Gold Coast SUNS for its Rd 2 (37) Selection.}}

{{AFL Fre}}

| {{AFL Col}}

| Pick swap at the 2020 National Draft

| align=center|

{{AFL WC}}

| {{AFL BL}}

|Alex Witherden trade

| align=center|{{Cite web|title=What a bargain: Eagles swoop on talented Lions defender|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/523924|last1=Whiting|first1=Michael|work=AFL Media|date=12 November 2020|access-date=13 November 2020}}

{{AFL Syd}}

| {{AFL WC}}

| Tom Hickey trade

| align=center|

{{AFL WB}}

| {{AFL Mel}}

|Mitch Hannan trade

| align=center|{{cite web|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/523648/crafty-forward-enters-kennel-for-future-pick|title=Crafty forward enters Kennel for future pick|last1=Schmook|first1=Nathan|date=10 November 2020|access-date=10 November 2020|work=AFL Media}}

{{AFL PA}}

| {{AFL Ess}}

| Orazio Fantasia trade

| align=center|{{Cite web|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/523647|work=AFL Media|title=Power deal: Electric Bomber off to Port|last1=Whiting|first1=Michael|access-date=13 November 2020|date=12 November 2020}}

{{AFL Mel}}

|{{AFL GC}}

|via {{AFL BL}} (pick swap)
on-traded to {{AFL Gee}} (Nakia Cockatoo trade)
on-traded to {{AFL GC}} (pick swap)

| align=center|{{cite web|title=First pick swap done as Lions, Demons trade late and future selections|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/523891/|date=6 November 2020|access-date=10 November 2020|work=AFL Media|last1=Whiting|first1=Michael}}
{{cite web|title=Lions land former No.10 pick from Cats|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/523646|date=11 November 2020|access-date=11 November 2020|work=AFL Media}}
{{Cite tweet |user=AFL_House|number=1334026022119849987|date=2 December 2020|title=Trade paperwork lodged. The Gold Coast SUNS trade its Rd 2 (27) selection to the Geelong Cats for its Future Round Three Selection (currently tied to Melbourne).}}

rowspan=9 scope="row" |4

| {{AFL NM}}

| {{AFL Haw}}

| via {{AFL Mel}} (Ben Brown trade)
on-traded to {{AFL Haw}} (Pick swap at the 2020 National Draft)

| align=center|

{{AFL Col}}

| {{AFL BL}}

| Pick swap

| align=center|{{Cite tweet |user=AFL_House|number=1334049153505128449|date=2 December 2020|title=Trade paperwork lodged. The Brisbane Lions trade its Rd 4 (66) and Rd 4 (68) selections to Collingwood for its Rd 4 (70) and Future Round Four Selection.}}

{{AFL Haw}}

|{{AFL PA}}

|via {{AFL Ade}} (Kyle Hartigan trade)
on-traded to {{AFL PA}} (Pick swap at the 2020 National Draft)

| align=center|{{Cite news|date=5 November 2020|title=Late future pick sees Crows defender become a Hawk|work=afl.com.au|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/523272/late-future-pick-sees-crows-defender-become-a-hawk|access-date=5 November 2020}}

{{AFL Ric}}

| {{AFL Haw}}

| via {{AFL StK}} (Jack Higgins trade)
on-traded to {{AFL Haw}} (Pick swap at the 2020 National Draft)

| align=center|

{{AFL Fre}}

| {{AFL Ade}}

| Pick swap

| align=center|{{Cite tweet |user=AFL_House|number=1331784615028162567|date=26 November 2020|title=Trade paperwork lodged. The Adelaide Crows trade its Rd 3 (56) and Rd 4 (63) Selections to Fremantle for its Future Round Four Selection.}}

{{AFL Ess}}

| {{AFL GC}}

| Peter Wright trade

| align=center|{{Cite news|date=10 November 2020|title=The Wright move: Dons grab former No.8 pick for bargain|work=afl.com.au|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/523879/the-wright-move-dons-grab-former-no-8-pick-for-bargain|access-date=10 November 2020}}

{{AFL BL}}

|{{AFL NM}}

|via {{AFL Mel}} (pick swap)
on-traded to {{AFL NM}} (Ben Brown trade)

| align=center|
{{Cite web|title=North to Melbourne: Big Ben clocks on at Demonland|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/523652|last1=Whiting|first1=Michael|date=12 November 2020|access-date=13 November 2020}}

{{AFL Mel}}

|{{AFL BL}}

|via {{AFL Ade}} (pick swap)
on-traded to {{AFL BL}} (pick swap)

| align=center|
{{Cite tweet |user=AFL_House|number=1331476357939929091|date=25 November 2020|title=Trade paperwork lodged. The Adelaide Crows trade Rd 4 (66) and its Future Round Four Selection (tied to Melbourne) to the Brisbane Lions for its Rd 4 (63) Selection.}}

{{AFL Gee}}

|{{AFL PA}}

|via {{AFL GWS}} (Jeremy Cameron trade)
on-traded to {{AFL Col}} (Pick swap at the 2020 National Draft)
on-traded to {{AFL PA}} (Pick swap at the 2020 National Draft)

| align=center|

Player movements

= Free agency =

class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" style="text-align:center;"

|+2021 AFL free agency period signings

scope="col" | Player

! scope="col" | Free agent type

! scope="col" | Recruited from

! scope="col" | New club

! scope="col" | Compensation

! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Ref

scope="row"|{{sortname|Jake|Kelly|dab=Australian footballer}}

| Unrestricted

| {{AFL Ade}}

| {{AFL Ess}}

| 3rd round

| {{cite news|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/682551/don-deal-crows-defender-lands-at-the-hangar|title=Don deal: Crows defender lands at the Hangar|date=1 October 2021|work=afl.com.au|publisher=Telstra Media|access-date=1 October 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Mabior|Chol}}

| Unrestricted

| {{AFL Ric}}

| {{AFL GC}}

| End of 2nd round

| {{cite news|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/682625/it-s-official-tall-tiger-returns-home-to-join-suns|title=It's official: Tall Tiger returns home to join Suns|date=1 October 2021|work=afl.com.au|publisher=Telstra Media|access-date=1 October 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|George|Hewett|dab=footballer}}

| Restricted

| {{AFL Syd}}

| {{AFL Car}}

| End of 2nd round

| {{cite news|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/682627/paperwork-lodged-carlton-blues-table-offer-to-restricted-free-agent-sydney-swan-george-hewett|title=Paperwork lodged: Blues table offer to free agent Swan|date=1 October 2021|work=afl.com.au|publisher=Telstra Media|access-date=1 October 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Luke|Dunstan}}

| Unrestricted

| {{AFL StK}}

| {{AFL Mel}}

| None

| {{cite news|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/682806|title=From Saint to Demon: Premiers score unwanted St Kilda ball-magnet|date=6 October 2021|work=afl.com.au|publisher=Telstra Media|access-date=6 October 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Tim|O'Brien|dab=footballer}}

| Unrestricted

| {{AFL Haw}}

| {{AFL WB}}

| None

| {{cite news|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/683064|title=High-flying Hawks free agent gives Dogs a big-man boost|date=7 October 2021|work=afl.com.au|publisher=Telstra Media|access-date=7 October 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Jarrod|Brander}}

| Delisted

| {{AFL WC}}

| {{AFL GWS}}

| {{n/a}}

| {{cite news|url=https://www.gwsgiants.com.au/news/1028643/brander-arrives-home|title=Brander Arrives Home|date=3 November 2021|work=GWSGiants.com.au|publisher=Telstra Media|access-date=3 November 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Sam|Skinner|dab=footballer}} {{Ref label|Skinner|a|a}}

| Delisted

| {{SANFL SA}}
(SANFL)

| {{AFL PA}}

| {{n/a}}

| {{cite news|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/686511/play-it-again-sam-power-snaps-up-luckless-ex-lion|title=Play it again, Sam: Power snaps up luckless ex-Lion|date=4 November 2021|work=AFL.com.au|publisher=Telstra Media|access-date=4 November 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Tom|Campbell|dab=Australian footballer, born 1991}}

| Delisted

| {{AFL NM}}

| {{AFL StK}}

| {{n/a}}

| {{cite news|url=https://www.saints.com.au/news/1029286/saints-welcome-campbell|title=Saints welcome Campbell|date=5 November 2021|work=Saints.com.au|publisher=Telstra Media|access-date=5 November 2021}}

bgcolor='#FBCEB1' |{{sortname|Tyson|Stengle
}* {{Ref label|Stengle|b|b}}

| Delisted

| {{SANFL WWT}}
(SANFL)

| {{AFL Gee}}

| {{n/a}}

| {{cite news|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/683682/officially-a-cat-stengle-hoping-third-time-s-the-charm|title=Officially a Cat: Stengle hoping third time's the charm|date=5 November 2021|work=AFL.com.au|publisher=Telstra Media|access-date=5 November 2021}}

|-

! scope="row"|{{sortname|Hugh|Greenwood}}

| Delisted

| {{AFL GC}}

| {{AFL NM}}

| {{n/a}}

| {{cite news|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/687443/roos-jump-suns-gun-with-shock-greenwood-steal|title=Roos jump Suns' gun with shock Greenwood steal|date=15 November 2021|work=AFL.com.au|publisher=Telstra Media|access-date=15 November 2021}}

|}

{{Refbegin}}

  • {{note label|Skinner|a|a}} Sam Skinner was delisted by {{AFL BL}} in 2020
  • {{note label|Stengle|b|b}} Tyson Stengle was delisted by {{AFL Ade}} during the 2021 pre-season

{{refend}}

= Trades =

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|+ Table of trades

! Clubs involved

! colspan="2"| Trade

! {{abbr|Ref|Reference(s)}}

scope="row"|{{AFL GC}}
{{AFL Col}}

| valign=top| to {{AFL GC}} (from {{AFL Col}})

----

  • {{sort|202202|2022}} second round pick ({{AFL Col}})
  • {{sort|202203|2022}} third round pick ({{AFL Col}})
  • {{sort|202204|2022}} fourth round pick ({{AFL Col}})

| valign=top| to {{AFL Col}} (from {{AFL GC}})

----

  • pick #22
  • pick #46
  • pick #58
  • pick #79
  • {{sort|202204|2022}} fourth round pick ({{AFL GC}})

| align=center|{{cite web|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/682944/first-deal-done-pies-grab-more-draft-points-in-mega-pick-swap-with-suns|title=FIRST DEAL DONE: Pies grab more draft points in mega pick swap with Suns|first=Callum|last=Twomey|publisher=Telstra|work=AFL.com.au|date=4 October 2021}}

{{AFL Col}}
{{AFL Gee}}

|valign=top|to {{AFL Col}} (from {{AFL Gee}})

----

|valign=top|to {{AFL Gee}} (from {{AFL Col}})

----

  • pick #41

| align=center|{{cite web|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/682929|title=Nightmare on Pie Street: Collingwood lands big Cat Kreuger|first=Callum|last=Twomey|publisher=Telstra|work=AFL.com.au|date=5 October 2021}}

scope="row"|{{AFL PA}}
{{AFL GWS}}

|valign=top|to {{AFL PA}} (from {{AFL GWS}})

----

|valign=top|to {{AFL GWS}} (from {{AFL PA}})

----

  • {{sort|202203|2022}} third round pick ({{AFL PA}})

| align=center|{{cite web|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/683063/power-set-to-nab-giant-forward-for-bargain-price|title=Power set to nab Giant forward for bargain price|first=Callum|last=Twomey|publisher=Telstra|work=AFL.com.au|date=6 October 2021}}

{{AFL Mel}}
{{AFL WB}}
{{AFL Ade}}
{{AFL StK}}

|valign=top|to {{AFL Mel}}

----

  • pick #17 (from {{AFL WB}})
  • pick #37 (from {{AFL Ade}})
  • pick #49 (from {{AFL StK}})

----

to {{AFL WB}}

----

  • pick #23 (from {{AFL Ade}})
  • pick #44 (from {{AFL Ade}})
  • pick #45 (from {{AFL Mel}})

|valign=top|to {{AFL Ade}}

----

  • pick #33 (from {{AFL Mel}})
  • pick #75 (from {{AFL WB}})
  • {{sort|202201|2022}} first round pick ({{AFL Mel}})

----

to {{AFL StK}}

----

  • pick #62 (from {{AFL Ade}})
  • pick #66 (from {{AFL Ade}})
  • {{sort|202204|2022}} fourth round pick ({{AFL Ade}})

| align=center|{{cite web|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/683080/mega-pick-swap-four-clubs-sign-off-on-monster-trade|title=MEGA PICK SWAP: Four clubs sign off on monster trade|first=Callum|last=Twomey|publisher=Telstra|work=AFL.com.au|date=6 October 2021}}

scope="row"|{{AFL Col}}
{{AFL Fre}}

|valign=top|to {{AFL Col}} (from {{AFL Fre}})

----

  • pick #22

|valign=top|to {{AFL Fre}} (from {{AFL Col}})

----

  • pick #27
  • {{sort|202203|2022}} third round pick ({{AFL Fre}})

| align=center|{{Cite tweet |user=AFL_House|number=1445911669570367491|date=7 October 2021|title=Trade paperwork lodged. Collingwood trade its Round Two Selection (22) to Fremantle for its Round Two Selection (27) and a Future Round Three Selection.}}

{{AFL Fre}}
{{AFL GC}}

|valign=top|to {{AFL Fre}} (from {{AFL GC}})

----

|valign=top|to {{AFL GC}} (from {{AFL Fre}})

----

  • {{sort|202202|2022}} second round pick ({{AFL Fre}})
  • {{sort|202204|2022}} fourth round pick ({{AFL Fre}})

| align=center|{{cite web|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/683106/dockers-land-former-no-9-pick-strengthen-hand-for-clark-deal|title=Dockers land former No.9 pick, strengthen hand for Clark deal|first=Callum|last=Twomey|publisher=Telstra|work=AFL.com.au|date=7 October 2021}}

scope="row"|{{AFL Car}}
{{AFL Fre}}

|valign=top|to {{AFL Car}} (from {{AFL Fre}})

----

|valign=top|to {{AFL Fre}} (from {{AFL Car}})

----

  • pick #6
  • {{sort|202203|2022}} third round pick ({{AFL Car}})

| align=center|{{cite web|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/682774/happy-birthday-adam-wantaway-docker-gets-his-wish-as-blues-hand-over-pick-no-6|title=Happy birthday, Adam: Wantaway Docker gets his wish as Blues hand over pick No.6|first=Callum|last=Twomey|publisher=Telstra|work=AFL.com.au|date=7 October 2021}}

{{AFL WC}}
{{AFL Car}}
{{AFL WB}}

|valign=top|to {{AFL WC}} (from {{AFL Car}})

----

----

to {{AFL Car}} (from {{AFL WB}})

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|valign=top|to {{AFL WB}} (from {{AFL WC}})

----

  • pick #52

| align=center|{{cite web|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/683107/blues-set-to-turn-petrevski-seton-into-a-big-bulldog|title=Blues set to turn Petrevski-Seton into a big Bulldog|first=Riley|last=Beveridge|publisher=Telstra|work=AFL.com.au|date=7 October 2021}}

scope="row"|{{AFL NM}}
{{AFL Ric}}

|valign=top|to {{AFL NM}} (from {{AFL Ric}})

----

|valign=top|to {{AFL Ric}} (from {{AFL NM}})

----

| align=center|{{cite web|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/682802/coleman-jones-tarrant-swap-clubs-after-roos-tigers-strike-deal|title=Coleman-Jones, Tarrant swap clubs after Roos, Tigers strike deal|first1=Callum|last1=Twomey|first2=Riley|last2=Beveridge|publisher=Telstra|work=AFL.com.au|date=8 October 2021}}

{{AFL Col}}
{{AFL WB}}

|valign=top|to {{AFL Col}} (from {{AFL WB}})

----

|valign=top|to {{AFL WB}} (from {{AFL Col}})

----

  • pick #43

| align=center|{{cite web|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/682803/pat-s-a-pie-lipinski-gets-trade-wish-to-collingwood|title=Pat's a Pie: Lipinski gets trade wish to Collingwood|publisher=Telstra|work=AFL.com.au|date=11 October 2021}}

scope="row"|{{AFL Ade}}
{{AFL Syd}}

|valign=top|to {{AFL Ade}} (from {{AFL Syd}})

----

|valign=top|to {{AFL Syd}} (from {{AFL Ade}})

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  • {{sort|202201|2022}} first round pick ({{AFL Mel}})

| align=center|{{cite web|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/682775/crows-get-their-man-after-swans-accept-final-offer|title=Crows get their man after Swans accept final offer|publisher=Telstra|work=AFL.com.au|date=13 October 2021}}

{{AFL BL}}
{{AFL Gee}}

|valign=top|to {{AFL BL}} (from {{AFL Gee}})

----

|valign=top|to {{AFL Gee}} (from {{AFL BL}})

----

  • pick #50
  • {{sort|202203|2022}} third round pick ({{AFL BL}})

| align=center|{{cite web|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/683676|title=Big Cat becomes a Lion: Ruckman on the move for draft picks|publisher=Telstra|work=AFL.com.au|date=13 October 2021}}

scope="row"|{{AFL Gee}}
{{AFL Haw}}

|valign=top|to {{AFL Gee}} (from {{AFL Haw}})

----

|valign=top|to {{AFL Haw}} (from {{AFL Gee}})

----

  • {{sort|202203|2022}} third round pick ({{AFL BL}})

| align=center|{{cite web|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/683677/hawks-pay-up-to-send-veteran-ruckman-down-the-highway|title=Hawks pay up to send veteran ruckman down the highway|publisher=Telstra|work=AFL.com.au|date=13 October 2021}}

{{AFL Fre}}
{{AFL Gee}}

|valign=top|to {{AFL Fre}} (from {{AFL Gee}})

----

|valign=top|to {{AFL Gee}} (from {{AFL Fre}})

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  • pick #22
  • {{sort|202203|2022}} third round pick ({{AFL Car}})

| align=center|{{cite web|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/682776/need-for-speed-dockers-cats-finally-agree-on-clark-deal|title=Need for speed: Dockers, Cats FINALLY agree on Clark deal|publisher=Telstra|work=AFL.com.au|date=13 October 2021}}

scope="row"|{{AFL Syd}}
{{AFL PA}}

|valign=top|to {{AFL Syd}} (from {{AFL PA}})

----

|valign=top|to {{AFL PA}} (from {{AFL Syd}})

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  • pick #12
  • {{sort|202203|2022}} third round pick ({{AFL Syd}})

| align=center|{{cite web|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/683703/power-play-swap-of-first-round-picks-enough-for-swans-to-grab-ladhams|title=Power play: Swans use pick No.12 in trade for Ladhams|publisher=Telstra|work=AFL.com.au|date=13 October 2021}}

{{AFL Haw}}
{{AFL Col}}

|valign=top|to {{AFL Haw}} (from {{AFL Col}})

----

  • Max Lynch
  • {{sort|202203|2022}} third round pick ({{AFL Fre}})
  • {{sort|202204|2022}} fourth round pick ({{AFL GC}})

|valign=top|to {{AFL Col}} (from {{AFL Haw}})

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  • {{sort|202203|2022}} third round pick ({{AFL Haw}})
  • {{sort|202203|2022}} third round pick ({{AFL BL}})

| align=center|{{cite web|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/683694|title=Hawks secure young Pies ruckman as Ceglar replacement|publisher=Telstra|work=AFL.com.au|date=13 October 2021}}

scope="row"|{{AFL Ric}}
{{AFL Col}}

|valign=top|to {{AFL Ric}} (from {{AFL Col}})

----

  • pick #27

|valign=top|to {{AFL Col}} (from {{AFL Ric}})

----

  • pick #38
  • pick #40
  • {{sort|202203|2022}} third round pick ({{AFL Ric}})

| align=center|{{cite web|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/685103/pies-turn-no-27-into-three-picks-in-trade-with-tigers|title=Pies turn No.27 into three picks in trade with Tigers|publisher=Telstra|work=AFL.com.au|date=18 October 2021}}

{{AFL GWS}}
{{AFL BL}}

|valign=top|to {{AFL GWS}} (from {{AFL BL}})

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  • pick #54

|valign=top|to {{AFL BL}} (from {{AFL GWS}})

----

  • {{sort|202203|2022}} third round pick ({{AFL PA}})

| align=center|{{cite web|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/685599/giants-boost-draft-hand-in-trade-with-lions|title=Giants boost draft hand in trade with Lions|publisher=Telstra|work=AFL.com.au|date=22 October 2021}}

scope="row"|{{AFL StK}}
{{AFL Col}}

|valign=top|to {{AFL StK}} (from {{AFL Col}})

----

  • pick #55

|valign=top|to {{AFL Col}} (from {{AFL StK}})

----

  • {{sort|202204|2022}} fourth round pick ({{AFL Ade}})

| align=center|{{Cite tweet |user=AFL_House|number=1459027056264552448|date=12 November 2021|title=Trade paperwork lodged. Collingwood trade its Round Three Selection (55) to St Kilda for its Future Round Four Selection (tied to Adelaide Crows)}}

colspan="4"| Picks swapped at the 2021 National Draft
{{AFL Gee}}
{{AFL WB}}

|valign=top|to {{AFL Gee}} (from {{AFL WB}})

----

  • pick #23

|valign=top|to {{AFL WB}} (from {{AFL Gee}})

----

  • pick #32
  • pick #34

| align=center|

{{AFL NM}}
{{AFL WB}}

|valign=top|to {{AFL NM}} (from {{AFL WB}})

----

  • pick #32
  • pick #52
  • {{sort|202203|2022}} third round pick ({{AFL WB}})

|valign=top|to {{AFL WB}} (from {{AFL NM}})

----

  • pick #42
  • pick #47
  • {{sort|202203|2022}} third round pick ({{AFL NM}})

| align=center|

{{AFL NM}}
{{AFL Col}}

|valign=top|to {{AFL NM}} (from {{AFL Col}})

----

  • pick #36

|valign=top|to {{AFL Col}} (from {{AFL NM}})

----

  • pick #48
  • {{sort|202203|2022}} third round pick ({{AFL WB}})

| align=center|

{{AFL PA}}
{{AFL WC}}

|valign=top|to {{AFL PA}} (from {{AFL WC}})

----

  • pick #12

|valign=top|to {{AFL WC}} (from {{AFL PA}})

----

  • pick #14
  • {{sort|202202|2022}} second round pick ({{AFL PA}})

| align=center|

{{AFL Col}}
{{AFL GWS}}

|valign=top|to {{AFL Col}} (from {{AFL GWS}})

----

  • pick #48

|valign=top|to {{AFL GWS}} (from {{AFL Col}})

----

  • {{sort|202204|2022}} fourth round pick ({{AFL Ade}})

| align=center|

{{AFL Ade}}
{{AFL Mel}}

|valign=top|to {{AFL Ade}} (from {{AFL Mel}})

----

  • pick #43

|valign=top|to {{AFL Mel}} (from {{AFL Ade}})

----

  • {{sort|202203|2022}} third round pick ({{AFL Ade}})

| align=center|

{{AFL PA}}
{{AFL Car}}

|valign=top|to {{AFL PA}} (from {{AFL Car}})

----

  • pick #55

|valign=top|to {{AFL Car}} (from {{AFL PA}})

----

  • {{sort|202204|2022}} fourth round pick ({{AFL PA}})

| align=center|

{{AFL Col}}
{{AFL Gee}}

|valign=top|to {{AFL Col}} (from {{AFL Gee}})

----

  • pick #45

|valign=top|to {{AFL Gee}} (from {{AFL Col}})

----

  • pick #47
  • {{sort|202203|2022}} third round pick ({{AFL BL}})

| align=center|

{{AFL StK}}
{{AFL Mel}}

|valign=top|to {{AFL StK}} (from {{AFL Mel}})

----

  • pick #51

|valign=top|to {{AFL Mel}} (from {{AFL StK}})

----

  • {{sort|202204|2022}} fourth round pick ({{AFL StK}})

| align=center|

{{AFL WC}}
{{AFL PA}}

|valign=top|to {{AFL WC}} (from {{AFL PA}})

----

  • pick #62

|valign=top|to {{AFL PA}} (from {{AFL WC}})

----

  • {{sort|202204|2022}} fourth round pick ({{AFL WC}})

| align=center|

List changes

= Retirements =

{{collapse top|}}

class="wikitable"

|+ Table key

R

| Rookie listed player

B

| Category B Rookie listed player

class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"

|+ Table of player retirements

scope="col"|Name

! scope="col"|Club

! class="unsortable"|{{abbr|Ref|Reference(s)}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Sam|Lloyd|dab= footballer}}

| {{AFL WB}}

| {{cite news|title=Lloyd calls time|url=https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/843987/lloyd-calls-time|access-date=31 January 2021 |work=WesternBulldogs.com.au|date=15 December 2020}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Ross|McQuillan|dab=footballer}} (B)

| {{AFL Ess}}

| {{cite news|title=McQuillan calls time|url=https://www.essendonfc.com.au/news/846096/mcquillan-calls-time|access-date=3 January 2021 |work=EssendonFC.com.au|date=4 January 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Tom|Scully}}

| {{AFL Haw}}

| {{cite news|title=Retirement bombshell: Former No.1 quits Hawks in shock call|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/544934/retirement-bombshell-former-no-1-quits-hawks-in-shock-call|access-date=2 February 2021 |work=AFL.com.au|date=2 February 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Dylan|Roberton}}

| {{AFL StK}}

| {{cite news|title='Family and future first': Saint retires effective immediately|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/556481/-family-and-future-first-saint-retires-effective-immediately|access-date=5 March 2021 |work=AFL.com.au|date=5 March 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Jonathon|Patton}}

|{{AFL Haw}}

|{{cite news|title='Jonathon Patton has announced his retirement from AFL football|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/594757/patton-announces-shock-retirement-apologises-for-inappropriate-behaviour|access-date=16 April 2021 |work=AFL.com.au|date=16 April 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Levi|Greenwood}}

| rowspan=2|{{AFL Col}}

|{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/teams/collingwood-magpies/afl-2021-levi-greenwood-retirement-collingwood-magpies-concussions-head-knocks-magpies-list-latest-news/news-story/ec3e7f6f331dd67dc3ec7933260707e2|title=Magpies veteran Levi Greenwood forced into early retirement after repeat concussions|first=Max|last=Laughton|work=Fox Sports|date=28 June 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Chris|Mayne}}

|{{cite news|title=Mayne event comes to a close: Veteran Pie, ex-Docker calls time|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/659022/mayne-event-comes-to-a-close-veteran-pie-ex-docker-calls-time|access-date=3 August 2021 |work=AFL.com.au|date=3 August 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Lin|Jong}}

|{{AFL WB}}

|{{cite news|title=Jong calls time|url=https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/993738/jong-calls-time|access-date=4 August 2021 |work=WesternBulldogs.com.au|date=4 August 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Daniel|Venables}} (R)

|{{AFL WC}}

|{{cite web|url=https://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/news/993836/premiership-winning-eagle-daniel-venables-retires|title=Premiership-winning Eagle Daniel Venables retires|first=Gary|last=Stocks|publisher=Telstra Media|date=4 August 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Marc|Murphy|dab=footballer}}

|{{AFL Car}}

|{{cite news|title=300 and out: Veteran Blue to retire after milestone game|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/662824/300-and-out-veteran-blue-to-retire-after-milestone-game|access-date=10 August 2021 |work=AFL.com.au|date=10 August 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Stephen|Hill|dab=Australian footballer}}

|{{AFL Fre}}

|{{cite news|title='My body hasn't held up': Electrifying wingman retires after injury struggles|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/662854/classy-docker-calls-time-after-physically-challenging-years|access-date=10 August 2021 |work=AFL.com.au|date=10 August 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Tom|Rockliff}}

|{{AFL PA}}

|{{cite news|title=Rocky's road ends: Power ball-magnet retires after injury-riddled 2021|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/662355/rocky-s-road-ends-power-ball-magnet-retires-after-injury-riddled-2021|access-date=10 August 2021 |work=AFL.com.au|date=10 August 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Patrick|Ambrose}}

|{{AFL Ess}}

|{{cite news|title=Ambrose hangs up the boots

|url=https://www.essendonfc.com.au/news/998600/ambrose-hangs-up-the-boots|access-date=11 August 2021 |work=EssendonFC.com.au|date=11 August 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Jack|Hombsch}} (R)

| rowspan=3|{{AFL GC}}

| rowspan=2|{{cite news|title=Sun sets on veteran pair after strange scratch match farewell|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/666120|access-date=16 August 2021 |work=AFL.com.au|date=16 August 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Jordan|Murdoch}} (R)
scope="row"|{{sortname|Zac|Smith}} (R)

|{{cite news|title=Thank You Zac Smith|url=https://www.goldcoastfc.com.au/news/1002624/thank-you-zac-smith|access-date=17 August 2021 |work=GoldCoastFC.com.au|date=16 August 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Eddie|Betts}} (R)

|{{AFL Car}}

|{{cite news|title=Betts bids farewell|url=https://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/1002632/betts-bids-farewell|access-date=17 August 2021 |work=CarltonFC.com.au|date=16 August 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|David|Astbury}}

|{{AFL Ric}}

|{{cite news|title=Astbury calls time on 'absolute joy ride'|url=https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1002713/astbury-calls-time-on-absolute-joy-ride/|access-date=17 August 2021 |work=RichmondFC.com.au|date=17 August 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Cale|Hooker}}

|{{AFL Ess}}

|{{cite news|title=Hooker calls end to mighty career|url=https://www.essendonfc.com.au/news/1002917|access-date=17 August 2021 |work=EssendonFC.com.au|date=17 August 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Jarrod|Harbrow}} (R)

|{{AFL GC}}

|{{cite news|title=262 and out: Retiring Suns stalwart Jarrod Harbrow flown in for one final AFL hurrah|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/teams/gold-coast-suns/afl-news-2021-jarrod-harbrow-to-retire-as-gold-coast-suns-player-farewell-game-vs-sydney-swans/news-story/7f900e52f50dbb934191a34d0220718e|access-date=18 August 2021|work=FoxSports.com.au|date=17 August 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Shaun|McKernan}}

|{{AFL StK}}

|{{cite news|title=After 13 seasons and three clubs, it's the end of the road for journeyman|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/666479/after-13-seasons-and-three-clubs-it-s-the-end-of-the-road-for-journeyman|access-date=18 August 2021|work=AFL.com.au|date=18 August 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|David|Mackay|dab=footballer}} (R)

|{{AFL Ade}}

|{{cite web|title=David Mackay to retire|url=https://www.afc.com.au/news/1003463/david-mackay-to-retire|work=afc.com.au|access-date=19 August 2021|date=19 August 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Bachar|Houli}}

|{{AFL Ric}}

|{{cite news|title=Bachar Houli to retire as a 'Tiger for life'|url=https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1003464|work=Richmond Media|access-date=19 August 2021|date=19 August 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Shaun|Burgoyne}}

|{{AFL Haw}}

| {{Cite web|url=https://www.hawthornfc.com.au/news/1003454/silk-confirms-it-will-be-407-and-out|title = Silk confirms it will be 407 and out}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Jake|Carlisle}}

| rowspan=2|{{AFL StK}}

|{{cite news|title=Carlisle hangs up the boots|url=https://www.saints.com.au/news/1003884|work=Richmond Media|access-date=19 August 2021|date=19 August 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|James|Frawley|dab=footballer}}

|{{cite web|title=241 and out: Frawley hangs up the boots|url=https://www.saints.com.au/news/1008211|work=saints.com.au|access-date=25 August 2021|date=25 August 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Anton|Tohill}} (B)

|{{AFL Col}}

|{{cite web|title=Defender turns back on Pies to pursue medical degree in Ireland|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/670933/defender-turns-back-on-pies-to-pursue-medical-degree-in-ireland|work=afl.com.au|access-date=27 August 2021|date=27 August 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Nathan|Vardy}}

|{{AFL WC}}

|{{cite web|title=Flag hero among two Eagles axed, big man calls it quits|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/674952/flag-hero-among-two-eagles-axed-big-man-calls-it-quits|work=afl.com.au|access-date=7 September 2021|date=7 September 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Grant|Birchall}} (R)

|{{AFL BL}}

|{{cite web|title=Veteran calls time after four flags, 287 games and two clubs|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/675246/veteran-calls-time-after-four-flags-287-games-and-two-clubs|work=afl.com.au|access-date=10 September 2021|date=10 September 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Nathan|Jones|dab=Australian footballer}}

|{{AFL Mel}}

|{{cite web|title=Farewell to a champion: Jones announces his retirement|url=https://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/1017084|work=MelbourneFC.com.au|access-date=15 September 2021|date=15 September 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Josh|Jenkins}}

|{{AFL Gee}}

|{{cite web|title=veteran-cat-retires-two-youngsters-cut-in-wake-of-prelim-loss|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/676733/veteran-cat-retires-two-youngsters-cut-in-wake-of-prelim-loss

|work=afl.com.au|access-date=17 September 2021|date=17 September 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Archie|Smith|dab=footballer, born 1995}}

|{{AFL BL}}

|{{cite web|title='I'll always be a proud Lion': Ruckman retires after eight-year career|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/678983|work=afl.com.au|access-date=21 September 2021|date=20 September 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Neville|Jetta}}

|{{AFL Mel}}

|{{cite web|title='Brutal' Demon exploring options, veteran retires, trio delisted|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/682346/-brutal-demon-exploring-options-veteran-retires-trio-delisted|work=afl.com.au|access-date=27 September 2021|date=27 September 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Lachie|Henderson}}

| rowspan=2|{{AFL Gee}}

| rowspan=2|{{cite web|title=Henderson Hangs Up Boots & Okunbor Returns|url=https://www.geelongcats.com.au/news/1022349/henderson-hangs-up-boots-okunbor-returns|work=geelongcats.com.au|access-date=29 September 2021|date=29 September 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Stefan|Okunbor}} (B)
scope="row"|{{sortname|Josh|Thomas|dab=Australian footballer}}

|{{AFL Col}}

|{{cite web|title='No-fuss' Magpie calls it quits, 23yo mid delisted after 28 games|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/684525/-no-fuss-magpie-calls-it-quits-23yo-mid-delisted-after-28-games|work=afl.com.au|access-date=14 October 2021|date=14 October 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Daniel|Talia}}

|{{AFL Ade}}

| {{cite news|title=UPDATE: Crows champion calls time due to injury|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/684497/update-crows-champion-calls-time-due-to-injury|access-date=15 October 2021 |work=AFL.com.au|date=15 October 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Easton|Wood}}

|{{AFL WB}}

| {{cite news|title='I've athletically declined': Premiership skipper's shock call|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/685506/-i-ve-athletically-declined-premiership-skipper-s-shock-call|access-date=22 October 2021 |work=AFL.com.au|date=22 October 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Shane|Mumford}}

|{{AFL GWS}}

| {{cite news|title=No return for the Mummy: Giants ruck hangs up the boots … again|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/686229/no-return-for-the-mummy-giants-ruck-hangs-up-the-boots-again|access-date=29 October 2021 |work=AFL.com.au|date=29 October 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Liam|Jones}}

|{{AFL Car}}

| {{cite news|title=Jones announces his retirement|url=https://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/1030667/jones-announces-his-retirement|access-date=14 November 2021 |work=CarltonFC.com.au|date=14 November 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Aaron|vandenBerg}}

| {{AFL Mel}}

| {{cite news|title=vandenBerg walks away from AFL, urges others not to fear retirement|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/688280/aaron-vandenberg-officially-walks-away-from-afl-urges-others-not-to-fear-retirement|access-date=24 November 2021 |work=CarltonFC.com.au|date=7 November 2021}}

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= Delistings =

{{collapse top|}}

class="wikitable"

|+ Table key

R

| Rookie listed player

B

| Category B Rookie listed player

class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"

|+ Table of player delistings

scope="col"|Name

! scope="col"|Club

! class="unsortable"|{{abbr|Ref|Reference(s)}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Tyson|Stengle}}

| {{AFL Ade}}

| {{cite news|title=Crows forward delisted after string of off-field indiscretions|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/563194/crows-forward-delisted-after-string-of-off-field-indiscretions|access-date=17 March 2021 |work=AFL.com.au|date=17 March 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Leno|Thomas}} (B)

| {{AFL Fre}}

| {{cite news|title=Dockers assistant stood down, youngster charged after quarantine breaches|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/655307/dockers-assistant-stood-down-youngster-charged-after-quarantine-breaches|access-date=10 August 2021 |work=AFL.com.au|date=30 July 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Tom|Lynch|dab=Australian footballer, born 1990}}

| {{AFL Ade}}

| {{cite news|title=Crows cut 'The Connector': Forward considers options after delisting|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/662809/no-contract-crows-to-part-ways-with-veteran-forward|access-date=10 August 2021 |work=AFL.com.au|date=10 August 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Levi|Casboult}}

| {{AFL Car}}

| {{cite news|title=Thank you, Levi|url=https://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/1002705/thank-you-levi|access-date=17 August 2021 |work=CarltonFC.com.au|date=17 August 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Reece|Conca}}

| {{AFL Fre}}

| {{cite news|title=Docker delisted: Defender falls short of contract trigger|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/666504/docker-delisted-defender-falls-short-of-contract-trigger|access-date=18 August 2021 |work=AFL.com.au|date=18 August 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Patrick|Naish}}

| {{AFL Ric}}

| {{cite news|title=Father-son Tiger cut after just nine games in four years|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/670274/father-son-tiger-cut-after-just-nine-games-in-four-years|access-date=24 August 2021 |work=AFL.com.au|date=24 August 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Brett|Bewley}} (R)

| rowspan=4| {{AFL Fre}}

| rowspan=4| {{cite news|title=Fremantle list update|url=https://www.fremantlefc.com.au/news/1008065/fremantle-list-update|access-date=25 August 2021 |work=FremantleFC.com.au|date=25 August 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Taylin|Duman}}
scope="row"|{{sortname|Stefan|Giro}}
scope="row"|{{sortname|Tobe|Watson}} (R)
scope="row"|{{sortname|David|Zaharakis}}

| {{AFL Ess}}

| {{cite news|title=Boyhood Bomber bids farewell|url=https://www.essendonfc.com.au/news/1011764/zaharakis-calls-time|access-date=31 August 2021 |work=EssendonFC.com.au|date=31 August 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Taylor|Garner}}

| rowspan=4| {{AFL NM}}

| rowspan=4| {{cite news|title=ROOS CULL FOUR: Former first-round picks among departures|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/673490/roos-cull-four-former-first-round-picks-among-departures|access-date=2 September 2021 |work=AFL.com.au|date=2 September 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Dom|Tyson}}
scope="row"|{{sortname|Will|Walker|dab=Australian footballer}}
scope="row"|{{sortname|Connor|Menadue}} (R)
scope="row"|{{sortname|James|Cousins|dab=footballer}}

| rowspan=5| {{AFL Haw}}

| rowspan=5| {{cite news|title=HAWKS CUT FIVE: 23yo midfielder, ex-Bomber among departures|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/674785/hawks-cut-five-23yo-midfielder-ex-bomber-among-departures|access-date=7 September 2021 |work=AFL.com.au|date=7 September 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Damon|Greaves}} (R)
scope="row"|{{sortname|Michael|Hartley|dab=footballer}}
scope="row"|{{sortname|Keegan|Brooksby}} (R)
scope="row"|{{sortname|Harry|Pepper|dab=footballer}} (B)
scope="row"|{{sortname|Mark|Hutchings}} (R)

| rowspan=2| {{AFL WC}}

| rowspan=2|

scope="row"|{{sortname|Brendon|Ah Chee}} (R)
scope="row"|{{sortname|Irving|Mosquito}}

| rowspan=3| {{AFL Ess}}

| rowspan=3| {{cite news|title=Dons part ways with Mosquito, Cahill and Johnson not offered contracts|url=https://www.essendonfc.com.au/news/1016619/dons-part-ways-with-mosquito-cahill-and-johnson-not-offered-contracts|access-date=13 September 2021 |work=EssendonFC.com.au|date=13 September 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Ned|Cahill}}
scope="row"|{{sortname|Lachlan|Johnson}}
scope="row"|{{sortname|Oscar|Clavarino}} (R)

| rowspan=2| {{AFL StK}}

| rowspan=2| {{cite news|title=St Kilda list update|url=https://www.saints.com.au/news/1016752|access-date=13 September 2021 |work=Saints.com.au|date=13 September 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Sam|Alabakis}} (B)
scope="row"|{{sortname|Hamish|Hartlett}}

| rowspan=3| {{AFL PA}}

| rowspan=3| {{cite news|title=Port Adelaide farewells Hamish Hartlett among three list changes|url=https://www.portadelaidefc.com.au/news/1017048/port-adelaide-farewells-hamish-hartlett-among-three-list-changes|access-date=14 September 2021 |work=PortAdelaideFC.com.au|date=14 September 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Joel|Garner|dab=footballer}}
scope="row"|{{sortname|Tyson|Goldsack}} (R)
scope="row"|{{sortname|Sam|Reid|dab=footballer, born 1989}}

| rowspan=4| {{AFL GWS}}

| rowspan=2| {{cite news|title=Former No.5 pick among two inaugural Giants cut|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/677279/former-no-5-pick-among-two-inaugural-giants-cut|access-date=16 September 2021 |work=AFL.com.au|date=16 September 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Matthew|Buntine}}
scope="row"|{{sortname|Nick|Shipley}}

| rowspan=2| {{cite news|title=GIANTS Make List Changes|url=https://www.gwsgiants.com.au/news/1017609|access-date=17 September 2021 |work=GWSGiants.com.au|date=17 September 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Tom|Hutchesson}}
scope="row"|{{sortname|Brayden|Ainsworth}}

| rowspan=3| {{AFL WC}}

| rowspan=3| {{cite news|title=Eagles announce three list changes|url=https://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/news/1017633/eagles-announce-three-list-changes|access-date=17 September 2021 |work=WestCoastEagles.com.au|date=17 September 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Ben|Johnson|dab=Australian footballer, born 2001}}
scope="row"|{{sortname|Will|Collins|dab=footballer}} (R)
scope="row"|{{sortname|Ben|Jarvis|dab=footballer}}

| rowspan=2| {{AFL Gee}}

| rowspan=2|

scope="row"|{{sortname|Cameron|Taheny}}
scope="row"|{{sortname|Kaiden|Brand}}

| rowspan=4| {{AFL Syd}}

| rowspan=4| {{cite news|title=Former first round pick among four delisted|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/677647/|access-date=17 September 2021 |work=afl.com.au|date=17 September 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Sam|Gray|dab=footballer, born 1992}} (R)
scope="row"|{{sortname|Matthew|Ling}}
scope="row"|{{sortname|Malachy|Carruthers}} (R)
scope="row"|{{sortname|Aiden|Fyfe}} (R)

| {{AFL GC}}

| {{cite news|title=Sweet and sour news: Lemmens among two re-signings, Suns cut rookie|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/679300/sweet-and-sour-news-lemmens-among-two-re-signings-suns-cut-rookie|access-date=23 September 2021 |work=AFL.com.au|date=22 September 2021 }}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Jay|Lockhart}}

| rowspan=3| {{AFL Mel}}

| rowspan=3|

scope="row"|{{sortname|Aaron|Nietschke}} (R)
scope="row"|{{sortname|Austin|Bradtke}} (B)
scope="row"|{{sortname|Jarrod|Cameron}}

| {{AFL WC}}

| {{cite news|title=Eagles cut injury-hit forward, emerging defender inks new deal|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/682522/eagles-cut-injury-hit-forward-emerging-defender-inks-new-deal|access-date=28 September 2021 |work=AFL.com.au|date=28 September 2021 }}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Michael|Gibbons|dab=footballer}}

| rowspan=2| {{AFL Car}}

| rowspan=2| {{cite news|title=Blues shock: Crafty forward among two delisted|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/683181/blues-shock-crafty-forward-among-two-delisted|access-date=7 October 2021 |work=AFL.com.au|date=7 October 2021 }}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Sam|Ramsay}}
scope="row"|{{sortname|Oscar|Brownless}} (R)

| {{AFL Gee}}

| {{cite news|title=Father-son Cat delisted without playing a senior game|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/684108|access-date=13 October 2021 |work=AFL.com.au|date=12 October 2021 }}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Lochie|O'Brien}}

| rowspan=2| {{AFL Car}}

| rowspan=2| {{cite news|title=Blues shock: Crafty forward among two delisted|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/684326/former-top-10-pick-among-two-blues-cut-rookie-lifelines-await|access-date=14 October 2021 |work=AFL.com.au|date=13 October 2021 }}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Matt|Cottrell}} (R)
scope="row"|{{sortname|Martin|Gleeson|dab=Australian footballer}} (R)

| {{AFL Ess}}

| {{cite news|title='It's tough saying goodbye': Popular Bomber not offered new contract|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/684527/-it-s-tough-saying-goodbye-popular-bomber-not-offered-new-contract|access-date=13 October 2021 |work=AFL.com.au|date=13 October 2021 }}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Brayden|Sier}}

|rowspan=2| {{AFL Col}}

|rowspan=2|

scope="row"|{{sortname|Jay|Rantall}}
scope="row"|{{sortname|Charlie|Constable}}

| {{AFL Gee}}

| {{cite news|title=Cats axe 'good player' for more opportunities elsewhere|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/684530/cats-axe-good-player-for-more-opportunities-elsewhere|access-date=15 October 2021|work=AFL.com.au|date=15 October 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Oliver|Hanrahan}}

| {{AFL Haw}}

| {{cite news|title=Hawthorn rebuild continues, 2019's 'best first-year player' culled|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/684528/hawthorn-rebuild-continues-2019-s-best-first-year-player-culled|access-date=15 October 2021|work=AFL.com.au|date=15 October 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Will|Hayes|Will Hayes (Australian footballer)}} (R)

| rowspan=2| {{AFL WB}}

| rowspan=2| {{cite news|title=Back to the race track? Son of horse trainer among two Dogs delisted|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/684624/back-to-the-race-track-son-of-horse-trainer-among-two-dogs-delisted|access-date=15 October 2021 |work=AFL.com.au|date=15 October 2021 }}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Ben|Cavarra}} (R)
scope="row"|{{sortname|Jarrod|Lienert}}

| rowspan=4| {{AFL PA}}

| rowspan=4| {{cite news|title=UPDATE: Son of club great among four Power cuts|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/684635/update-son-of-club-great-among-four-power-cuts|access-date=17 October 2021 |work=AFL.com.au|date=15 October 2021 }}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Boyd|Woodcock}} (R)
scope="row"|{{sortname|Sam|Mayes}}
scope="row"|{{sortname|Trent|Burgoyne}} (R)
scope="row"|{{sortname|Derek|Eggmolesse-Smith}} (R)

| rowspan=4| {{AFL Ric}}

| rowspan=4| {{cite news|title=Historic Tiger among four delistings ... but lifelines are on the way|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/684625|access-date=15 October 2021 |work=AFL.com.au|date=15 October 2021 }}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Ryan|Garthwaite}}
scope="row"|{{sortname|Noah|Cumberland}}
scope="row"|{{sortname|Bigoa|Nyuon}}
scope="row"|{{sortname|Jack|Lonie}}

| {{AFL StK}}

| {{cite news|title=ST KILDA DREAMING OVER: Childhood fan delisted after 87 games, 73 goals|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/684611/st-kilda-dreaming-over-childhood-fan-delisted-after-87-games-73-goals|access-date=15 October 2021 |work=AFL.com.au|date=15 October 2021 }}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Marty|Hore}}

| rowspan=2| {{AFL Mel}}

| rowspan=2| {{cite news|title=Demons delist duo, confirm new deal for flag hero|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/685105/demons-delist-duo-confirm-new-deal-for-flag-hero|access-date=18 October 2021 |work=AFL.com.au|date=18 October 2021 }}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Kye|Declase}} (R)
scope="row"|{{sortname|Shaun|Atley}}

| rowspan=4| {{AFL NM}}

| rowspan=4| {{cite news|title=Veteran defender, free-agent winger among four Roos culled|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/685112/veteran-defender-free-agent-winger-among-four-roos-culled|access-date=18 October 2021 |work=AFL.com.au|date=18 October 2021 }}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Trent|Dumont}}
scope="row"|{{sortname|Tom|Campbell|dab=Australian footballer, born 1991}} (R)
scope="row"|{{sortname|Charlie|Ham}} (R)
scope="row"|{{sortname|Cam|Ellis-Yolmen}}

| rowspan=4| {{AFL BL}}

| rowspan=4| {{cite news|title=Lions delist four, but rookie lifeline looms for one|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/685151/lions-delist-four-but-rookie-lifeline-looms-for-one|access-date=18 October 2021 |work=AFL.com.au|date=18 October 2021 }}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Tom|Joyce|dab=footballer, born 2000}}
scope="row"|{{sortname|Brock|Smith}}
scope="row"|{{sortname|Connor|Ballenden}} (R)
scope="row"|{{sortname|Jarrod|Brander}}

| {{AFL WC}}

| {{cite news|title=Former pick No.13 going for free: Cut Eagle to explore options|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/685110/former-pick-no-13-going-for-free-cut-eagle-to-explore-options|access-date=18 October 2021 |work=AFL.com.au|date=18 October 2021 }}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Ben|Davis|dab=Australian footballer}}

| rowspan=2| {{AFL Ade}}

| rowspan=2| {{cite news|title=Adelaide duo delisted as Crows turn their attention to the draft|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/685585/adelaide-duo-delisted-as-crows-turn-their-attention-to-the-draft|access-date=22 October 2021|work=AFL.com.au|date=22 October 2021 }}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Ronin|O'Connor}}
scope="row"|{{sortname|Paul|Hunter|dab=Australian footballer}}

| {{AFL StK}}

| {{cite news|title=Saints cut back-up big man, former Roo on radar|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/685593/saints-cut-back-up-big-man-former-roo-on-radar|access-date=22 October 2021 |work=AFL.com.au|date=22 October 2021 }}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Connor|Blakely}}

| rowspan=2| {{AFL Fre}}

| rowspan=2| {{cite news|title=Dockers delist duo to open up senior spots|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/686043/dockers-delist-duo-to-open-up-senior-spots|access-date=28 October 2021|work=AFL.com.au|date=28 October 2021 }}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Mitch|Crowden}}
scope="row"|{{sortname|Jacob|Townsend}} (R)

| rowspan=2| {{AFL GC}}

| rowspan=2| {{cite news|title=Four-club journeyman among two Suns axed, but rookie hope lives on|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/686101/four-club-journeyman-among-two-suns-axed-but-rookie-hope-lives-on|access-date=28 October 2021|work=AFL.com.au|date=28 October 2021 }}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Luke|Towey}} (B)
scope="row"|{{sortname|Jared|Polec}}

| {{AFL NM}}

| {{cite news|title=ROO'D SHOCK: North explains why its delisted high-priced recruit|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/686206/roo-d-shock-north-explains-why-its-delisted-high-priced-recruit|access-date=29 October 2021 |work=AFL.com.au|date=29 October 2021 }}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Lewis|Taylor|dab=Australian footballer}}

| {{AFL Syd}}

| {{cite news|title=Another year for injury-cursed Swan, 2014's Rising Star delisted|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/686228/another-year-for-injury-cursed-swan-2014-s-rising-star-delisted|access-date=29 October 2021 |work=AFL.com.au|date=29 October 2021 }}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Dylan|Clarke}}

| {{AFL Ess}}

| {{cite news|title=Bombers make further list change|url=https://www.essendonfc.com.au/news/1028640/bombers-make-further-list-change|access-date=3 November 2021|work=EssendonFC.com.au|date=3 November 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Hugh|Greenwood}}

| rowspan=3| {{AFL GC}}

| rowspan=3| {{cite news|title=Gun Sun among three delisted with a twist|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/687136/gun-sun-among-three-delisted-with-a-twist|access-date=11 November 2021|work=AFL.com.au|date=11 November 2021 }}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Rory|Thompson}}
scope="row"|{{sortname|Jez|McLenan}}
scope="row"|{{sortname|Jacob|Wehr}}

| {{AFL GWS}}

| {{cite news|title=Giants re-sign four, delist defender with rookie promise|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/687126/giants-re-sign-four-delist-defender-with-rookie-promise|access-date=11 November 2021|work=AFL.com.au|date=11 November 2021}}

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2021 national draft

{{AFL Draft legend|y|y|y|y|y|y}}

class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"

|+ Table of national draft selections

rowspan=2| Round

! rowspan=2| Pick

! rowspan=2 style="width: 120pt"| Player

! rowspan=2 style="width: 104pt"| Club

! colspan=2| Recruited from

! class="unsortable" rowspan=2| Notes

style="width: 100pt"| Club

! style="width: 50pt" | League

rowspan="20" | 1

| 1

! scope=row |

{{sortname|Jason|Horne-Francis}}

| {{AFL NM}}

| {{SANFL SA}}

| SANFL

| align="left"|

2

! scope=row | {{sortname|Sam|Darcy|dab=footballer}}

| {{AFL WB}}

| Oakleigh Chargers

| NAB League

| align="left"| Father–son selection (son of Luke Darcy), matched bid by {{AFL GWS}}, used picks 34, 42, 43, 44, 45{{Cite web |date=2021-11-25 |title=AFL Draft Tracker 2021: See every pick and every trade by your club |url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/draft/afl-draft-tracker-2021-afl-draft-live-picks-every-pick-by-every-club-updates-full-draft-order-trades-draft-value-index/news-story/e85b72e6e588a00141cb5fba5a60eb77 |access-date=2023-09-09 |website=Fox Sports |language=en}}

3

! scope=row | {{sortname|Finn|Callaghan}}

| {{AFL GWS}}

| Sandringham Dragons

| NAB League

| align="left"| ←{{AFL Col}} (2020)

4

| align="left" bgcolor="#FBCEB1" | {{sortname|Nick|Daicos}} *

| {{AFL Col}}

| Oakleigh Chargers

| NAB League

| align="left"| Father–son selection (son of Peter Daicos), matched bid by {{AFL GC}}, used picks 38, 40, 42, 44 {{Cite web |date=2021-11-25 |title=AFL Draft Tracker 2021: See every pick and every trade by your club |url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/draft/afl-draft-tracker-2021-afl-draft-live-picks-every-pick-by-every-club-updates-full-draft-order-trades-draft-value-index/news-story/e85b72e6e588a00141cb5fba5a60eb77 |access-date=2023-09-09 |website=Fox Sports |language=en}}

5

! scope=row | {{sortname|Mac|Andrew}}

| {{AFL GC}}

| Dandenong Stingrays

| NAB League

| align="left"|

6

! scope=row | {{sortname|Josh|Rachele}}

| {{AFL Ade}}

| Murray Bushrangers

| NAB League

| align="left"|

7

! scope=row | {{sortname|Josh|Ward}}

| {{AFL Haw}}

| Northern Knights

| NAB League

| align="left"|

8

! scope=row | {{sortname|Jye|Amiss}}

| {{AFL Fre}}

| {{WAFL|EP}}

| WAFL

| align="left"| ←{{AFL Car}}

9

! scope=row | {{sortname|Josh|Gibcus}}

| {{AFL Ric}}

| GWV Rebels

| NAB League

| align="left"|

10

! scope=row | {{sortname|Neil|Erasmus}}

| {{AFL Fre}}

| {{WAFL|Sub}}

| WAFL

| align="left"|

11

! scope=row | {{sortname|Nasiah|Wanganeen-Milera}}

|{{AFL StK}}

|{{SANFL Gle}}

|SANFL

| align="left" |

12

! scope="row" | {{sortname|Josh|Sinn}}

| {{AFL PA}}

| Sandringham Dragons

| NAB League

| align="left" | ←{{AFL WC}} (draft)

13

! scope=row | {{sortname|Ben|Hobbs|dab=footballer}}

|{{AFL Ess}}

| GWV Rebels

| NAB League

| align="left" |

14

! scope="row" | {{sortname|Campbell|Chesser}}

| {{AFL WC}}

| Sandringham Dragons

| NAB League

| align="left" | ←{{AFL PA}} (draft)←{{AFL Syd}}

15

! scope=row | {{sortname|Leek|Aleer}}

|{{AFL GWS}}

|{{SANFL CD}}

|SANFL

| align="left" |

16

| align="left" bgcolor="#FFCC00" | {{sortname|Darcy|Wilmot}}

| {{AFL BL}}

| Northern Knights

| NAB League

| align="left" |

17

! scope=row | {{sortname|Tom|Brown|dab=Australian footballer}}

| {{AFL Ric}}

| Murray Bushrangers

| NAB League

| align="left" | ←{{AFL Gee}} (2020)

18

! scope="row" | {{sortname|Angus|Sheldrick}}

| {{AFL Syd}}

| {{WAFL|Cla}}

| WAFL

| align="left" | ←{{AFL PA}}

19

! scope=row | {{sortname|Jacob|van Rooyen}}

|{{AFL Mel}}

| {{WAFL|Cla}}

| WAFL

| align="left" | ←{{AFL WB}}

20

| align="left" bgcolor="#FFCC00" | {{sortname|Kai|Lohmann}}

| {{AFL BL}}

| GWV Rebels

| NAB League

| align="left" | ←{{AFL Mel}} (2020)

rowspan="19" | 2

| 21

! scope="row" | {{sortname|Matthew|Johnson|dab=Australian footballer}}

| {{AFL Fre}}

| {{WAFL|Sub}}

| WAFL

| align="left" | ←{{AFL GC}} (priority pick)

22

! scope=row | {{sortname|Josh|Goater}}

| {{AFL NM}}

| Calder Cannons

| NAB League

| align="left"|

23

! scope=row | {{sortname|Sam|Butler|dab=footballer, born 2003}}

| {{AFL Haw}}

| GWV Rebels

| NAB League

| align="left"| ←{{AFL Col}} (2020)

24

! scope=row | {{sortname|Toby|Conway}}

| {{AFL Gee}}

| Geelong Falcons

| NAB League

| align="left"| ←{{AFL Fre}}←{{AFL Col}}←{{AFL GC}}

25

! scope=row | {{sortname|Mitch|Knevitt}}

| {{AFL Gee}}

| Geelong Falcons

| NAB League

| align="left"| ←{{AFL WB}} (draft)←{{AFL Ade}}

26

! scope=row | {{sortname|Connor|MacDonald}}

| {{AFL Haw}}

| Dandenong Stingrays

| NAB League

| align="left"|

27

! scope=row | {{sortname|Jesse|Motlop}}

| {{AFL Car}}

| {{WAFL|SF}}

| WAFL

| align="left"|

28

! scope=row | {{sortname|Tyler|Sonsie}}

| {{AFL Ric}}

| Eastern Ranges

| NAB League

| align="left"|

29

! scope=row | {{sortname|Sam|Banks}}

| {{AFL Ric}}

| Tasmania Devils

| NAB League

| align="left"| ←{{AFL Col}}←{{AFL Fre}}

30

! scope=row | {{sortname|Judson|Clarke}}

|{{AFL Ric}}

|Dandenong Stingrays

|NAB League

| align="left" | ←{{AFL StK}} (2020)

31

! scope="row" | {{sortname|Brady|Hough}}

| {{AFL WC}}

| {{WAFL|PT}}

| WAFL

| align="left" |

32

! scope=row | {{sortname|James|Willis|dab=Australian footballer}}

|{{AFL Gee}}

| {{SANFL NA}}

| SANFL

| align="left" | ←{{AFL GWS}} (2020)←{{AFL Ess}} (2020)

33

! scope="row" | {{sortname|Mitchito|Owens}}

| {{AFL StK}}

| Sandringham Dragons

| NAB League

| align="left" | Next Generation Academy selection (Japanese descent), matched bid by {{AFL Syd}}, used picks 48 and 54 {{Cite web |date=2021-11-25 |title=AFL Draft Tracker 2021: See every pick and every trade by your club |url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/draft/afl-draft-tracker-2021-afl-draft-live-picks-every-pick-by-every-club-updates-full-draft-order-trades-draft-value-index/news-story/e85b72e6e588a00141cb5fba5a60eb77 |access-date=2023-09-09 |website=Fox Sports |language=en}}

34

! scope="row" | {{sortname|Matthew|Roberts|dab=footballer}}

| {{AFL Syd}}

| {{SANFL SA}}

| SANFL

| align="left" |

35

! scope=row | {{sortname|Paul|Curtis|dab=footballer}}

|{{AFL NM}}

| Western Jets

| NAB League

| align="left" | ←{{AFL WB}} (draft)←{{AFL Gee}} (draft)←{{AFL GWS}} (2020)

36

! scope="row" | {{sortname|Jake|Soligo}}

| {{AFL Ade}}

| Eastern Ranges

| NAB League

| align="left" |←{{AFL Mel}}←{{AFL BL}} (2020)

37

! scope="row" | {{sortname|Rhett|Bazzo}}

|{{AFL WC}}

|{{WAFL|SD}}

|WAFL

| align="left" | ←{{AFL Syd}} (2020)←{{AFL PA}} (2020)

38

! scope=row | {{sortname|Miller|Bergman}}

|{{AFL NM}}

|Dandenong Stingrays

|NAB League

| align="left" | ←{{AFL Col}} (draft)←{{AFL WB}} (2020)

39

! scope="row" | {{sortname|Blake|Howes}}

| {{AFL Mel}}

| Sandringham Dragons

| NAB League

| align="left" | ←{{AFL Ade}}←{{AFL Mel}} (2020)

rowspan=13 | 3

| 40

! scope="row" | {{sortname|Corey|Warner}}

|{{AFL Syd}}

|{{WAFL|EF}}

|WAFL

| align="left" | Free agency compensation pick (Hewett)

41

! scope="row" | {{sortname|James|Tunstill}}

| {{AFL BL}}

| {{WAFL|EP}}

|WAFL

| align="left"| ←{{AFL Gee}}←{{AFL Col}}

42

! scope="row" | {{sortname|Josh|Fahey}}

| {{AFL GWS}}

| Queanbeyan Tigers

| AFL Canberra

| align="left" | Academy selection, matched bid by {{AFL WB}}, used picks 47 and 89 {{Cite web |date=2021-11-25 |title=AFL Draft Tracker 2021: See every pick and every trade by your club |url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/draft/afl-draft-tracker-2021-afl-draft-live-picks-every-pick-by-every-club-updates-full-draft-order-trades-draft-value-index/news-story/e85b72e6e588a00141cb5fba5a60eb77 |access-date=2023-09-09 |website=Fox Sports |language=en}}

43

! scope="row" | {{sortname|Arthur|Jones|dab=Australian footballer, born 2003}}

| {{AFL WB}}

| {{WAFL|Cla}}

|WAFL

| align="left" | ←{{AFL NM}} (draft)←{{AFL Ric}}←{{AFL GC}} (2020)

44

! scope="row" | {{sortname|Zac|Taylor|dab=Australian footballer}}

|{{AFL Ade}}

| Calder Cannons

| NAB League

| align="left" | ←{{AFL Mel}} (draft)←{{AFL StK}}

45

! scope="row" | {{sortname|Arlo|Draper}}

| {{AFL Col}}

| {{SANFL SA}}

| SANFL

| align="left" |

46

! scope="row" | {{sortname|Alastair|Lord}}

|{{AFL Ess}}

|{{SANFL Nor}}

|SANFL

| align="left" |

47

! scope="row" | {{sortname|Marcus|Windhager}}

| {{AFL StK}}

| Sandringham Dragons

| NAB League

| align="left" | Next Generation Academy selection (Indigenous), matched bid by {{AFL Gee}}, used pick 57 {{Cite web |date=2021-11-25 |title=AFL Draft Tracker 2021: See every pick and every trade by your club |url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/draft/afl-draft-tracker-2021-afl-draft-live-picks-every-pick-by-every-club-updates-full-draft-order-trades-draft-value-index/news-story/e85b72e6e588a00141cb5fba5a60eb77 |access-date=2023-09-09 |website=Fox Sports |language=en}}

48

! scope="row" | {{sortname|Flynn|Kroeger}}

| {{AFL Gee}}

| Eastern Ranges

| NAB League

| align="left" | ←{{AFL BL}}←{{AFL WC}} (2020)

49

! scope="row" | {{sortname|Cooper|Murley}}

| {{AFL Col}}

| {{SANFL Nor}}

| SANFL

| align="left" | ←{{AFL NM}} (draft)←{{AFL WB}} (draft)←{{AFL Car}}←{{AFL WC}}←{{AFL Syd}} (2020)

50

! scope="row" | {{sortname|Garrett|McDonagh}}

|{{AFL Ess}}

|{{AFL Ric}}

|VFL

| align="left" | ←{{AFL PA}} (2020)

51

! scope="row" | {{sortname|Oscar|Adams|dab=footballer}}

|{{AFL StK}}

|{{SANFL Gle}}

|SANFL

| align="left" | ←{{AFL Mel}} (draft)←{{AFL WB}} (2020)

52

! scope="row" | {{sortname|Harvey|Harrison}}

| {{AFL Col}}

| {{SANFL NA}}

| SANFL

| align="left" | ←{{AFL GC}}←{{AFL Gee}} (2020)←{{AFL BL}} (2020)←{{AFL Mel}} (2020)

rowspan="13" | 4

| 53

! scope="row" | {{sortname|Jai|Serong}}

| {{AFL Haw}}

| Gippsland Power

| NAB League

| align="left" | ←{{AFL Mel}} (2020)←{{AFL NM}} (2020)

54

! scope="row" | {{sortname|Eric 'Roy'|Benning|Roy Benning}}

| {{AFL Fre}}

| {{WAFL|Cla}}

| WAFL

| align="left" | Next Generation Academy selection (Indigenous)
←{{AFL GC}}

55

! scope="row" | {{sortname|Hugh|Jackson|dab=footballer}}

| {{AFL PA}}

| {{SANFL NA}}

| SANFL

| align="left" | ←{{AFL Ade}} (2020)←{{AFL Haw}} (2020)

56

! scope="row" | {{sortname|Dante|Visentini}}

| {{AFL PA}}

| Sandringham Dragons

| NAB League

| align="left" |←{{AFL Car}} (draft)

57

! scope="row" | {{sortname|Jack|Williams|dab=footballer, born 2003}}

| {{AFL WC}}

| {{WAFL|EF}}

| WAFL

| align="left" |

58

! scope="row" | {{sortname|Lachlan|Rankin}}

| {{AFL Syd}}

| Oakleigh Chargers

| NAB League

| align="left" |

59

! scope="row" | {{sortname|Jackson|Archer}}

| {{AFL NM}}

| Northern Knights

| NAB League

| align="left" | Father–son selection (son of Glenn Archer)
←{{AFL Mel}} (2020)←{{AFL BL}} (2020)

60

! scope="row" | {{sortname|Jase|Burgoyne}}

| {{AFL PA}}

| {{SANFL WWT}}

| SANFL

| align="left" | Father–son selection (son of Peter Burgoyne)
←{{AFL Col}} (2020)←{{AFL GWS}} (2020)←{{AFL Gee}} (2020)

61

! scope="row" | {{sortname|Luke|Cleary}}

| {{AFL WB}}

| Sandringham Dragons

| NAB League

| align="left" |

62

! scope="row" | {{sortname|Greg|Clark|dab=Australian_footballer}}

| {{AFL WC}}

| {{WAFL|Sub}}

| WAFL

| align="left" | ←{{AFL PA}} (draft)

63

! scope="row" | {{sortname|Charlie|Constable}}

| {{AFL GC}}

| {{AFL Gee}}

| AFL

| align="left" |

64

! scope="row" | {{sortname|Cooper|Whyte}}

| {{AFL Gee}}

| Geelong Falcons

| NAB League

| align="left" |

65

! scope="row" | {{sortname|Taj|Woewodin}}

| {{AFL Mel}}

| {{WAFL|EF}}

| WAFL

| align="left" | Father–son selection (son of Shane Woewodin)

= Rookie elevations =

Clubs were able to promote any player who was listed on their rookie list in 2021 to their 2022 primary playing list prior to the draft.

class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"

|+ {{nowrap|Table of rookie elevations}}{{cite book | last=Lovett | first=M. | publisher=Australian Football League [AFL] | date= March 2023 | title=AFL Record Season Guide 2023}}

Player

! Club

scope="row"| {{sortname|Ben|Keays}}

| {{AFL Ade}}

scope="row" | {{sortname|Josh|Honey}}

| rowspan="2" | {{AFL Car}}

scope="row"| {{sortname|Matthew|Kennedy|dab=footballer, born 1997}}
scope="row"| {{sortname|Will|Snelling}}

| {{AFL Ess}}

scope="row"| {{sortname|Ethan|Hughes}}

| {{AFL Fre}}

scope="row"| {{sortname|Emerson|Jeka}}

| rowspan=3| {{AFL Haw}}

scope="row"| {{sortname|Dylan|Moore}}
scope="row"| {{sortname|Ned|Reeves}}
scope="row"| {{sortname|James|Jordon}}

| {{AFL Mel}}

scope="row"| {{sortname|Martin|Frederick}}

| {{AFL PA}}

scope="row"| {{sortname|Rhyan|Mansell}}

| {{AFL Ric}}

scope="row"| {{sortname|Callum|Wilkie}}

| {{AFL StK}}

scope="row"| {{sortname|Ryan|Gardner|dab=footballer}}

| {{AFL WB}}

2022 pre-season draft

class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"

|+ Table of pre-season draft selections

rowspan=2| Round

! rowspan=2| Pick

! rowspan=2 style="width: 90pt"| Player

! rowspan=2 style="width: 110pt"| Club

! colspan=2| Recruited from

! class="unsortable" rowspan=2| Notes

style="width: 200pt"| Club

! League

rowspan=5| 1

| 1

! scope=row |Passed

| {{AFL NM}}

| —

| —

2

! scope=row |Passed

| {{AFL Col}}

| —

| —

3

! scope=row | {{sortname|Rory|Thompson}}

| {{AFL GC}}

| {{AFL GC}}

| AFL

4

! scope=row | {{sortname|Luke|Nankervis}}

| {{AFL Ade}}

| Sandringham Dragons

| NAB League

5

! scope=row |Passed

| {{AFL Ess}}

| —

| —

2022 rookie draft

class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"

|+ Table of rookie draft selections

rowspan=2| Round

! rowspan=2| Pick

! rowspan=2 style="width: 120pt"| Player

! rowspan=2 style="width: 104pt"| Club

! colspan=2| Recruited from

! class="unsortable" rowspan=2| Notes

style="width: 100pt"| Club

! style="width: 50pt" | League

rowspan="18" | 1

| 1

! scope=row | {{sortname|Jared|Polec}}

| {{AFL NM}}

| {{AFL NM}}

| AFL

| align="left"|

2

! scope=row | {{sortname|Charlie|Dean|dab=footballer}}

| {{AFL Col}}

| Williamstown

| VFL

| align="left"|

3

! scope=row | {{sortname|Levi|Casboult}}

| {{AFL GC}}

| {{AFL Car}}

| AFL

| align="left"|

4

! scope=row | {{sortname|Ben|Davis|dab=Australian footballer}}

| {{AFL Ade}}

| {{AFL Ade}}

| AFL

| align="left"|

5

! scope=row | {{sortname|Ned|Long}}

| {{AFL Haw}}

| Northern Knights

| NAB League

| align="left"|

6

! scope=row | {{sortname|Lochie|O'Brien}}

| {{AFL Car}}

| {{AFL Car}}

| AFL

| align="left"|

7

! scope=row | {{sortname|Bigoa|Nyuon}}

| {{AFL Ric}}

| {{AFL Ric}}

| AFL

| align="left"|

8

! scope=row | {{sortname|Karl|Worner}}

| {{AFL Fre}}

| Oakleigh Chargers

| NAB League

| align="left"|

9

! scope=row |Passed

| {{AFL StK}}

| —

| —

| align="left" |

10

! scope=row |Passed

| {{AFL WC}}

| —

| —

| align="left" |

11

! scope=row | {{sortname|Patrick|Voss}}

|{{AFL Ess}}

| Oakleigh Chargers

| NAB League

| align="left" |

12

! scope="row" | {{sortname|Lewis|Taylor|dab=Australian footballer}}

| {{AFL Syd}}

| {{AFL Syd}}

| AFL

| align="left" |

13

! scope=row | {{sortname|Cooper|Hamilton}}

|{{AFL GWS}}

| Bendigo Pioneers

| NAB League

| align="left" |

14

! scope="row" | {{sortname|Cam|Ellis-Yolmen}}

| {{AFL BL}}

| {{AFL BL}}

| AFL

| align="left" |

15

| bgcolor="#CCCCFF" align="left" | {{sortname|Oliver|Dempsey}}

|{{AFL Gee}}

| Old Carey Grammarians

|VAFA

| align="left" |

16

! scope="row" | {{sortname|Trent|Dumont}}

| {{AFL PA}}

| {{AFL NM}}

| AFL

| align="left" |

17

! scope=row | {{sortname|Charlie|Parker|dab=Australian footballer}}

|{{AFL WB}}

|{{SANFL Stu}}

|SANFL

| align="left" |

18

! scope=row |{{sortname|Judd|McVee}}

| {{AFL Mel}}

| {{WAFL|EF}}

| WAFL

| align="left" |

rowspan="14" | 2

| 19

! scope=row |Passed

| {{AFL NM}}

| —

| —

| align="left"|

20

! scope=row | {{sortname|Isaac|Chugg}}

| {{AFL Col}}

| {{AFL Col}}

| AFL

| align="left"|

21

! scope=row | {{sortname|Jez|McLennan}}

| {{AFL GC}}

| {{AFL GC}}

| AFL

| align="left"|

22

! scope=row |Passed

| {{AFL Ade}}

| —

| —

| align="left"|

23

! scope=row | Passed

| {{AFL Haw}}

| —

| —

| align="left"|

24

! scope=row | {{sortname|Matt|Cottrell}}

| {{AFL Car}}

| {{AFL Car}}

| AFL

| align="left"|

25

! scope=row | {{sortname|Mitch|Crowden}}

| {{AFL Fre}}

| {{AFL Fre}}

| AFL

| align="left"|

26

! scope=row |Passed

| {{AFL StK}}

| —

| —

| align="left" |

27

! scope=row | Passed

| {{AFL Ess}}

| —

| —

| align="left" |

28

! scope="row" | Passed

| {{AFL Syd}}

| —

| —

| align="left" |

29

! scope=row | {{sortname|Jacob|Wehr}}

|{{AFL GWS}}

|{{AFL GWS}}

| AFL

| align="left" |

30

! scope=row | Passed

| {{AFL Gee}}

| —

| —

| align="left" |

31

! scope="row" | {{sortname|Sam|Mayes}}

| {{AFL PA}}

| {{AFL PA}}

| AFL

| align="left" |

32

! scope=row | {{sortname|Robbie|McComb|dab=footballer}}

| {{AFL WB}}

|Footscray

|VFL

| align="left" |

rowspan="3" | 3

| 33

! scope="row" | Passed

| {{AFL GC}}

| —

| —

| align="left" |

34

! scope="row" | {{sortname|Connor|Blakely}}

| {{AFL Fre}}

| {{AFL Fre}}

| AFL

| align="left" |

35

! scope="row" | Passed

| {{AFL Ess}}

| —

| —

| align="left" |

rowspan="1" | 4

| 36

! scope=row | {{sortname|Sandy|Brock}}

| {{AFL GC}}

| {{WAFL|PT}}

| WAFL

| style="text-align:left;"| Academy selection

rowspan="1" | 5

| 37

! scope=row | {{sortname|Bodhi|Uwland}}

| {{AFL GC}}

| Broadbeach

| QAFL

| style="text-align:left;"| Academy selection

= Category B rookie selections =

class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"

|+ Table of Category B rookie selections

scope="col"|Name

! scope="col"|Club

! scope="col"|Origin

! scope="col"|Note

! class="unsortable"|{{abbr|Ref|Reference(s)}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Domanic|Akuei}}

|{{AFL Car}}

| Northern Knights (NAB League)

| Next Generation Academy selection (Sudanese descent)

| {{cite news|title=Rookie: Domanic Akuei|url=https://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/1034003/rookie-domanic-akuei/|access-date=26 November 2021|work=CarltonFC.com.au|date=26 November 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Fionn|O'Hara}}

| {{AFL Haw}}

| Westmeath GAA

| International selection (Ireland)

| {{cite news|title=Hawks sign exciting Irishman|url=https://www.hawthornfc.com.au/news/1027429|access-date=26 October 2021|work=HawthornFC.com.au|date=26 October 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Andy|Moniz-Wakefield}}

|{{AFL Mel}}

| NT Thunder (NAB League)

| Next Generation Academy selection (indigenous)

| {{cite news|title=Drafted: Andy Moniz-Wakefield signed as Category B Rookie|url=https://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/1034091/drafted-andy-moniz-wakefield-signed-as-category-b-rookie|access-date=26 November 2021|work=MelbourneFC.com.au|date=26 November 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Jack|Peris}}

|rowspan=2|{{AFL StK}}

| Sandringham Dragons (NAB League)

| Next Generation Academy selection (indigenous)

|rowspan=2| {{cite news|title=Academy duo listed as Category B rookies|url=https://www.saints.com.au/news/1033891/|access-date=26 November 2021|work=Saints.com.au|date=26 November 2021}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Josiah|Kyle}}

| Dandenong Stingrays (NAB League)

| Next Generation Academy selection (indigenous)

scope="row"|{{sortname|Cody|Raak}}

|{{AFL WB}}

| Western Jets (NAB League)

| Next Generation Academy selection (indigenous)

| {{cite news|title=Bulldogs select Cody Raak as a pre-selected rookie|url=https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/1034005/bulldogs-select-cody-raak-as-a-pre-selected-rookie|access-date=26 November 2021|work=WesternBulldogs.com.au|date=26 November 2021}}

= Pre-season supplemental selection period =

class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"

|+ Table of Pre-season supplemental selection period signings

rowspan=2| Player

! rowspan=2| Club

! colspan=2| Recruited from

! rowspan=2| Notes

! rowspan=2 class="unsortable"|{{abbr|Ref|Reference(s)}}

Club

! League

scope="row"|{{sortname|Mitch|Cox|dab=Australian footballer}}

|{{AFL BL}}

|Williamstown

|VFL

|

|{{cite web|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/716399/lions-lock-in-final-rookie-spot-with-signing-of-24yo-vfl-star|title=Lions lock in final rookie spot with signing of 24yo VFL star|date=8 March 2022|work=AFL.com.au|access-date=8 March 2022}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Tex|Wanganeen}}

| rowspan=2|{{AFL Ess}}

|{{SANFL Stu}}

|SANFL

|Son of Gavin Wanganeen

|rowspan=2|{{cite web|url=https://www.essendonfc.com.au/news/1065395/wanganeen-and-martin-don-the-sash|title=Wanganeen and Martin don the sash|date=23 February 2022|work=EssendonFC.com.au|publisher=Telstra|access-date=23 February 2022}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Nic|Martin}}

|{{WAFL|Sub}}

|WAFL

|

scope="row"|{{sortname|James|Tsitas}}

|{{AFL GC}}

|{{SANFL WWT}}

|SANFL

|

|{{cite web|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/702256/who-got-the-nod-suns-make-call-on-final-list-spot|title=Who got the nod? Suns make call on final list spot|date=7 February 2022|work=AFL.com.au|access-date=7 February 2022}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Tom|Lynch|Tom Lynch (Australian footballer, born 1990)}}

|{{AFL NM}}

|{{AFL Ade}}

|AFL

|

|{{cite web|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/716410/confirmed-ex-crow-officially-added-to-roos-list|title=CONFIRMED: Ex-Crow officially added to Roos' list|date=8 March 2022|work=AFL.com.au|access-date=8 March 2022}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Jack|Hayes|Jack Hayes (footballer, born 1997)}}

|rowspan=2|{{AFL StK}}

|{{SANFL WWT}}

|SANFL

|

|{{cite web|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/698356/better-late-than-never-25yo-sanfl-star-earns-rookie-deal-at-saints|title=Better late than never: 25yo SANFL star earns rookie deal at Saints|date=2 March 2022|work=AFL.com.au|access-date=2 March 2022}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Jarrod|Lienert}}

|{{AFL PA}}

|AFL

|

|{{cite web|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/716444/former-port-defender-snags-saints-last-list-spot|title=Former Port defender snags Saints' last list spot|date=8 March 2022|work=AFL.com.au|access-date=8 March 2022}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Paddy|McCartin}}

|{{AFL Syd}}

|Sydney

|VFL

|Previously listed with {{AFL StK}}

|{{cite web|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/700185/paddy-back-former-no-1-gun-revives-afl-career-after-two-year-hiatus|title=Paddy back: Former No.1 gun revives AFL career after two-year hiatus|date=31 January 2022|work=AFL.com.au|access-date=31 January 2022}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Hugh|Dixon}}

|rowspan=4|{{AFL|WC}}

|{{WAFL|EF}}

|WAFL

|Previously listed with {{AFL Fre}}

|{{Cite tweet |user=AFL_House |number=1499216270021238787 |title=The AFL advises the West Coast Eagles have signed Hugh Dixon (Category A Rookie) as a Pre-Season Supplemental Selection. }}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Luke|Strnadica}}

|{{WAFL|EF}}

|WAFL

|Previously listed with {{AFL Fre}}

|rowspan=3|{{cite web|url=https://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/news/1074835/eagles-sign-three-ssp-players|title=Eagles sign three SSP players|date=9 March 2022|work=WestCoastEagles.com.au|access-date=9 March 2022}}

scope="row"|{{sortname|Patrick|Naish}}

|{{AFL Ric}}

|AFL

|

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