How does AFL Fantasy Draft differ from Classic?

In Fantasy Draft, each player belongs to only one team in your league and there is no salary cap. Coaches build their teams in a draft before the season starts, taking turns to pick. Once a player is selected nobody else can pick him, though owners can trade.

The scoring system can match Fantasy Classic (Kick 3, Handball 2, Mark 3 and so on) or the commissioner can customise it. Draft leagues can also add a flexible utility position and, in 2026, extra bench spots.

In Fantasy Classic you pick a squad under a salary cap, and other coaches can pick the same players.

Source: AFL.com.au, "AFL Fantasy for dummies: how to play, scoring system, more" and "Pick your team now: play AFL Fantasy in 2026".