How the Tassie effect will make the 2027 free-agency market explode and compromise the draft
- Posted on September 16, 2026
- By The Age
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In brief
Tasmania's entry into the AFL is reshaping the 2027 free-agency landscape, creating unprecedented disruption in draft sequencing. With compensation picks, academy selections, and father-son nominations flooding the board, clubs anticipate first-round picks sliding into the early 30s. This structural shift will significantly impact recruitment strategies, forcing teams to adapt their talent acquisition approach and navigate a congested selection period unlike any previous national draft cycle.
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How the Tassie effect will make the 2027 free-agency market explode and compromise the draft
Clubs are bracing themselves for first-round selections coming as late as the early 30s in the 2027 national draft after the Devils, free-agency compensation, and academy and father-son bids are factored in.
