Who holds what in the 2026 trade window

Every club's traded and future draft picks, explained in plain English — who swapped what, why, and what it really means.

By Sam Richardson · AFL Trade Analyst

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If you've lost track of who owns which pick — you're not alone. The 2026 trade period has reshuffled dozens of selections across 18 clubs. This guide cuts through the noise: every traded pick, the player who moved with it, and what it means for this year's draft.
Confirmed — Deal lodged, official Provisional — Agreed, pending paperwork Hypothetical — Reported, not yet agreed
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What it all means plain English

→ Gold Coast is building for now

With picks 3 and 8, plus Carlton's 2027 second-rounder from the Petracca trade, the Suns have the capital to either land two elite prospects or bundle for an established star. They haven't had this much flexibility since 2019.

→ Sydney cashed in on Curnow

By landing Pick 12 from Carlton in the Charlie Curnow trade, the Swans now hold two picks inside the first 13 (2 and 12). Expect them to target a key-position player and a running mid with their first two selections.

→ St Kilda is rebuilding on the fly

The Saints sent their first-rounder to Richmond (Dan Houston deal) and a third-rounder to Melbourne (Jack Steele). They hold only Picks 19 and 38 — the shallowest draft hand of any club. This signals faith in their existing young core.

→ Essendon's first-rounder stays put

Despite being linked to several trades, the Bombers held firm on Pick 7. It's their earliest pick since 2021 and likely becomes a top-10 selection in a deep draft — a critical piece for their list build.

How this was compiled. Pick ownership and trade details sourced from the AFL's future picks register, club announcements, and reporting from AFL Media, The Age, and Fox Footy. "Confirmed" means a deal has been lodged and cleared by the AFL. "Provisional" means terms are agreed but not yet formally lodged. "Hypothetical" means a trade has been reported by multiple outlets but not confirmed by the clubs or the league. Live data refreshed from Convex backend.