2016 AFL Women's draft
The 2016 AFL Women's draft consisted of the various periods when the eight clubs in the AFL Women's competition recruited players prior to the competition's inaugural season in 2017.
| 2016 AFL Women's draft | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Date(s) | 12 October 2016 |
| Time | 1.00 pm AEDT |
| Location | NAB Building, Docklands, Victoria |
| Network(s) | afl.com.au |
| Sponsored by | NAB |
| Overview | |
| League | AFL Women's |
| First selection | Nicola Barr (Greater Western Sydney) |
Draftees and signings over the period were required to have a minimum age qualification of 18. Prior to the draft itself each club was allowed to sign two marquee players from any state across the country at an increased salary. In addition, they were permitted to sign a number of priority players with existing connections to the club, and up to two rookie players who had not played competitive Australian rules football within the previous three years. All remaining players entered the draft and became eligible to be selected by any team based in their nominated state-based zone.