Phil Cleary, a Coburg forward for 205 games, had his win at the Wills by-election voided by the High Court because he was on unpaid leave from the Victorian Education Department.
No second by-election was held, as a general election was expected within a few months.
Administration
The 2016 national draft was held at the Hordern Pavilion in Sydney, with Essendon taking Andrew McGrath first and clubs bidding live for academy and father-son players.
Drafts and trades
North Melbourne, 127 games (2018-2026)
Melbourne, 101 games (2017-2026)
Brisbane Lions, 93 games (2020-2026)
Fitzroy, 249 games (1932-1948)
Richmond, 197 games (1994-2004)
Andrew McGrath went first, to Essendon
