AFLW Draft Night Delivers Drama, Dreams, and a New Generation of Stars
The 2025 Telstra AFLW Draft is now done and dusted, and it turned into one of those nights that reminds everyone why draft day always carries a special kind of magic. From nervous teenagers trying to distract themselves to clubs making bold calls at the very top, the evening unfolded with plenty of emotion, surprises, and long-term storylines.
All eyes were on Richmond as they held the No.1 pick, and while speculation had swirled for months, the final decision was only settled late. In the end, West Australian key forward Olivia Wolmarans was taken with the first selection, instantly making history as the first No.1 pick from WA. The moment was described as unreal by Wolmarans herself, who admitted she had gone ten-pin bowling on draft day just to calm her nerves. What followed was a reminder of how quickly things reset in professional sport, with her focus already shifting to earning her place on the list.
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Greater Western Sydney wasted no time asserting their presence next, snapping up Scarlett Johnson at pick No.2 and then Kiera Yerbury at No.3. Yerbury’s situation summed up the unpredictability of draft night, as it was confirmed earlier that Sydney wouldn’t match the bid. Still, the excitement of landing on an AFLW list was said to outweigh any disappointment, and the Giants walked away feeling they had secured two major pieces for the future.
Gold Coast emerged as one of the biggest players on the night, repeatedly matching bids to lock in their academy talent. Sunny Lappin went at pick No.4 after Adelaide’s bid was matched, and the Suns continued to flex their draft strategy throughout the opening round. By the end of the night, eight academy players had been secured by Gold Coast, underlining the strength of their development pathway and the planning that went into trading for draft capital well in advance.
Elsewhere, Adelaide quietly built depth with multiple selections, Collingwood remained active across all rounds, and clubs like Geelong and St Kilda targeted players who were seen as strong long-term projects. There were also feel-good stories scattered throughout the draft, including twins Mizuki and Nalu Brothwell being selected by different clubs, and family legacies continuing with names like Lappin, Dear, and Wall all finding new AFLW homes.
By the final round, passes were taken, surprises had settled, and dreams had officially become reality for dozens of young players. Lists were reshaped, futures were reimagined, and for many draftees, the journey into the AFLW has now truly begun.
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