2016 AFL Women's draft

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.

[1][2] On 27 July 2016, each of the competition's eight teams announced their two marquee player signings allowed prior to the October draft.

Due to injuries to their marquee players, Fremantle and Greater Western Sydney were permitted an additional priority pick, allowing for two and five in total, respectively.