2021 AFL draft

== 2021 mid-season rookie draft ==

The mid-season draft was held after the conclusion of Round 11 of the 2021 AFL season on 2 June. The draft was only open to clubs with inactive players on their list and vacancies available, such as long term injuries or retirements. == Previous trades ==

Since 2015, clubs have been able to trade future picks in the next year's national draft during the trade period. As a result, a total of 30 selections for the 2021 draft were traded during the 2020 trade period. Further trades of future picks can be made before or during the 2020 national draft. The selection order for each of these picks is tied to the original club's finishing position in the 2021 season. == Player movements ==

Free agency } • Sam Skinner was delisted by in 2020 • Tyson Stengle was delisted by during the 2021 pre-season Trades == List changes ==

Retirements Delistings == 2021 national draft ==

Rookie elevations Clubs were able to promote any player who was listed on their rookie list in 2021 to their 2022 primary playing list prior to the draft. == 2022 pre-season draft ==

Category B rookie selections Pre-season supplemental selection period == See also ==