Mature-age state player special assistance picks
Rather than priority picks, the AFL decided to award Gold Coast and Carlton Special Assistance picks of players, quote, “who have previously nominated or been eligible for the Draft or were previously listed with an AFL Club prior to the upcoming 2018 NAB AFL Draft (this right can be on-traded)”. Gold Coast were allowed and picked up three players, while Carlton had to ability to grab two. The Blues ontraded their selections during the recent NAB AFL Trade Period. At this points we’re...