The 2023 AFL draft consisted of the various periods where the 18 clubs in the Australian Football League (AFL) could trade and recruit players during and following the completion of the 2023 AFL season.
The mid-season draft was held after the conclusion of Round 11 of the 2023 AFL season on 31 May.
[2] The draft was only open to clubs with inactive players on their list and vacancies available, such as long-term injuries or retirements.
to Western Bulldogs to Essendon For the second year in a row, due to the club's poor on-field results since 2020, the AFL announced draft concessions for North Melbourne[147] which included: