1986
40 years ago
At the first of the modern drafts, the Brisbane Bears took the first pick in every round, plus six pre-draft selections and exclusive access to Queensland players.
Rules
26 November
From the archive
- 1999
Baulkham Hills Falcons struck a partnership with the West Coast Eagles in which the Sydney club was renamed East Coast Eagles and adopted West Coast's away kit.
West Coast hoped to build its supporter numbers along the eastern coast of Australia.
Clubs
- 2009
The 2009 national draft moved from its usual Saturday morning slot to a Thursday evening, with the top ten picks unveiled in a countdown from ten to one.
Media
Birthdays
- 1998Josh Daicos
Collingwood, 175 games (2017-2026)
- 2007Lily Quigley
Gold Coast Suns, 8 games (2026)
- 2007Scarlett Johnson
GWS Giants
Born on this day
- 1986Eddie Betts
Carlton, 350 games (2005-2021)
- 1944Bill Ryan
Geelong, 167 games (1963-1972)
- 1980Shannon Watt
North Melbourne, 155 games (1998-2009)
Draft night
- 20092009 National Draft
Tom Scully went first, to Melbourne