The 2021 NAB AFL Women's Draft is right around the corner.
With a selection of talented new Saints set to join the squad in the coming days, here's all you need to know ahead of Tuesday's defining night.
When is the 2021 NAB AFL Women's Draft?
The 2021 NAB AFL Women's Draft will be held on Tuesday 27 July commencing at 6:45pm AEST.
How can I watch the 2021 NAB AFL Women's Draft?
Similar to last year, the 2021 NAB AFL Women's Draft will be livestreamed through womens.afl as well as the AFL Women's Official app.
For all the latest St Kilda draft news on the night, make sure to tune into our social channels @stkildafcw as we welcome in our newest Saints.
What picks does St Kilda have at the 2021 NAB AFL Women's Draft?
The Saints hold pick No. 4 (Victorian selection No. 2), pick No. 12 (Victorian selection No. 8) and pick No. 36 (Victorian selection No. 22).
As in previous years, prospective draftees nominate for the state in which they wish to be drafted due to the part-time nature of the AFLW competition.
Clubs have at least three selections in the draft. If they choose, they can pass on their final selection/s and recruit an undrafted free agent from another state.
St Kilda is one of five clubs to take a minimum of three selections into the 2021 NAB AFL Women's Draft, with the remaining nine clubs having more selections.
Who are the leading talents in the 2021 NAB AFL Women's Draft?
womens.afl has compiled a list of the top prospects likely to find homes on Tuesday night.
Click here to view the womens.afl Draft Hub.
Which players are St Kilda looking to recruit?
While there are many options for St Kilda to choose from, adding to its midfield and bolstering its tall stocks are high up on its agenda.
The Saints recruited midfielders Georgia Patrikios and Tyanna Smith with their first-round selections in 2019 and 2020 and are likely to go in a similar direction with their opening pick on Tuesday evening.
What is the order of the 2021 NAB AFL Women's Draft?
Round One:
| Selection | Draft order | Received from |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gold Coast | |
| 2 | Geelong | |
| 3 | West Coast | |
| 4 | St Kilda | |
| 5 | Richmond | |
| 6 | Gold Coast | |
| 7 | Geelong | |
| 8 | Gold Coast | |
| 9 | Geelong | |
| 10 | Carlton | From GWS |
| 11 | Carlton | From Western Bulldogs |
| 12 | St Kilda | From Western Bulldogs (on-traded from Carlton) |
| 13 | North Melbourne | |
| 14 | Fremantle | |
| 15 | Geelong | From Melbourne |
| 16 | Richmond | From Collingwood |
| 17 | Adelaide | |
| 18 | Brisbane |
Round Two:
| Selection | Draft order | Received from |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | North Melbourne | From Gold Coast |
| 20 | Adelaide | From Geelong |
| 21 | West Coast | |
| 22 | Western Bulldogs | From St Kilda |
| 23 | Carlton | From Richmond |
| 24 | West Coast | |
| 25 | Western Bulldogs | From St Kilda |
| 26 | Carlton | From Collingwood (on-traded from Richmond) |
| 27 | Western Bulldogs | From Carlton (on-traded from GWS) |
| 28 | North Melbourne | From GWS (on-traded from Western Bulldogs) |
| 29 | Collingwood | From Carlton |
| 30 | Gold Coast | From North Melbourne |
| 31 | Fremantle | |
| 32 | Collingwood | From Carlton (on-traded from Melbourne) |
| 33 | Collingwood | |
| 34 | Adelaide | |
| 35 | Brisbane |
Round Three:
| Selection | Draft order | Received from |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | St Kilda | From Gold Coast |
| 37 | GWS | From Melbourne (on-traded from Geelong) |
| 38 | Fremantle | From West Coast |
| 39 | Carlton | From Richmond |
| 40 | West Coast | |
| 41 | Melbourne | From GWS |
| 42 | Melbourne | From Carlton |
| 43 | North Melbourne | |
| 44 | Fremantle | |
| 45 | Melbourne | From Adelaide |
| 46 | Brisbane |
Round Four:
| Selection | Draft order | Received from |
|---|---|---|
| 47 | West Coast | |
| 48 | Richmond | From Carlton (on-traded from Collingwood) |
| 49 | GWS | |
| 50 | Richmond | From Carlton (on-traded from Western Bulldogs) |
| 51 | North Melbourne | |
| 52 | Fremantle | |
| 53 | Brisbane |
Round Five:
| Selection | Draft order | Received from |
|---|---|---|
| 54 | Richmond | |
| 55 | GWS | |
| 56 | North Melbourne | |
| 57 | Fremantle | |
| 58 | Brisbane |
Round Six:
| Selection | Draft order | Received from |
|---|---|---|
| 59 | GWS |
Round Seven:
| Selection | Draft order | Received from |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | GWS |
Round Eight:
| Selection | Draft order | Received from |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | GWS |
