2013 AFL women's draft
| 2013 AFL women's draft | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Date(s) | 15 May 2013 |
| Location | Jack Ryder Room, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Victoria |
| Overview | |
| League | AFL Women's |
| First selection | Daisy Pearce (Melbourne) |
The 2013 AFL women's draft was the inaugural national women's draft organised by the Australian Football League, held to select Melbourne and Western Bulldogs players for the Hampson-Hardeman Cup, an exhibition match. It was conducted on 15 May[1] and consisted of 50 picks, with the odd-numbered picks selected by Melbourne, and the even-numbered picks selected by the Bulldogs. The order was decided by a coin toss on the night.[2] Darebin Falcons player Daisy Pearce was selected by Melbourne with the first pick.[3][4] Darebin provided the most players in the draft, with 10 selected.[5]
Draft
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Two Peel Thunderbirds selected in first AFL National Women's Draft". Mandurah Mail. 16 May 2013. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
- ^ Twomey, Callum (16 May 2013). "Pearce the first pick in AFL's inaugural women's draft". Australian Football League. Archived from the original on 12 January 2018. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
- ^ Pellizzeri, Teo (15 May 2013). "Pearce tops women's draft". The Age. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
- ^ Jolly, Laura (26 June 2013). "Eltham midwife No. 1 pick in women's draft". Herald Sun. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
- ^ Rodd, Mitch (17 May 2013). "Demon Melissa Hickey bound for MCG". Sunraysia Daily. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
- ^ Burgan, Matt (16 May 2013). "2013 AFL Women's Draft order". Melbourne Football Club. Archived from the original on 4 March 2014. Retrieved 23 March 2018.