The AFLW Trade Period and draft have been locked in for December, while players will be able to sign contracts without a cap on maximum terms following the completion of the recent CBA negotiations.

The League has confirmed a range of key dates for the coming months, including the W Awards to be staged on Monday, November 27 – the week of the Grand Final.

The 2023 Trade Period opens Thursday, December 7 and runs for a week, with the draft following shortly afterwards on Monday, December 18 at Marvel Stadium.

Players will be able to nominate for a national pool at the draft, or their home state’s draft pool.

Following the landmark CBA, players can sign minimum 12-month contracts without a restriction on maximum terms.

“Last off-season we had our busiest AFLW Sign and Trade period and fans can look forward to another intriguing trade window filled with fresh opportunities for players and new narratives for the league,” General Manager Women’s Football Nicole Livingstone said.

“The landmark CBA will provide greater certainty for players, offering them the 12-month minimum contracts and multi-year deals – mirroring that in the men’s AFL league.”

Key Dates

Monday, November 13 2023

  • AFLW Draft Nominations Open
  • Expansion U18 Talent Pathway Pre-Signing Period Open

Friday, November 17 2023

  • Expansion U18 Talent Pathway Pre-Signing Period Close

Monday, November 27 2023

  • 2023 W Awards

Sunday, December 3 2023

  • 2023 NAB AFLW Grand Final

Friday, December 1 2023

  • AFLW Draft Nominations Close

Thursday, December 7 2023

  • Trade Period Opens
  • Restricted Free Agency Period Opens
  • Delisted Free Agency Period (1) Opens

Wednesday, December 13 2023

  • Delisted Free Agency Period (1) Closes

Thursday, December 14 2023

  • Trade Period Closes (2pm AEDT)
  • Restricted Free Agency Period Closes

Friday, December 15 2023

  • Delisted Free Agency Period (2) Open

Saturday, December 16 2023

  • Delisted Free Agency Period (2) Closes

Sunday, December 17 2023

  • AFLW Draft Order confirmed

Monday, December 18 2023

  • 2023 AFLW Draft

Monday, February 5 2024

  • Supplemental Selection Period Open
  • Rookie Signing Period Open

Friday, March 1 2024

  • Supplemental Selection Period Closes