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The 2012 NAB AFL Preseason & Rookie Drafts were held at AFL House on Tuesday 13 December.

Review every selection as it happened via our live blog below.

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Preseason and Rookie Draft News

Dawson ready to repay faith

Zac Dawson is grateful to have received a third chance with Fremantle and is ready to repay the club's faith with a big 2012 Friday, December 16, 2011 - 3:30 PM

Eagle to repay the faith

Michael Mascoulis wants to make sure the Eagles don't regret taking a chance on him in the rookie draft Wednesday, December 14, 2011 - 8:53 PM

Port a perfect fit for ex-Pie

John McCarthy says he can't wait to become an integral part of the Port Adelaide midfield Wednesday, December 14, 2011 - 4:23 PM

New Cat quick on his feet

Cameron Eardley's quiet life in Western Australia has been turned upside down - in a good way Wednesday, December 14, 2011 - 1:12 PM

Draft notes

Mark Macgugan makes a few observations from Tuesday's NAB AFL pre-season and rookie drafts Wednesday, December 14, 2011 - 9:27 AM

Dick surprised by landing

Having trained with Fremantle, former Pie Brad Dick was surprised to be selected by West Coast in Tuesday's rookie draft Wednesday, December 14, 2011 - 7:48 AM

A Jong way to the top

It only took one year in the TAC Cup competition for Lin Jong to catch the Western Bulldogs' attention Wednesday, December 14, 2011 - 7:00 AM

Pick and mix

A few patterns emerged in the pre-season and rookie drafts, writes Peter Ryan Wednesday, December 14, 2011 - 7:00 AM

December drafts

Every club discusses their 2012 NAB AFL pre-season and rookie drafts Tuesday, December 13, 2011 - 5:04 PM

Rookies to protect young Suns

Gold Coast hopes its latest additions can help protect the club's younger bodies Tuesday, December 13, 2011 - 4:41 PM

What the Eagles say

West Coast national recruiting manager Rohan O'Brien casts an eye over the club's picks at the 2012 rookie draft Tuesday, December 13, 2011 - 3:38 PM

Taylor bristles at Davis exit

Football commentator Brian Taylor says he can't believe the career of Leon Davis is over Tuesday, December 13, 2011 - 3:22 PM

Tigers aware of Power play

Richmond was aware that Port Adelaide would draft John McCarthy with the selection ahead of the Tigers Tuesday, December 13, 2011 - 3:17 PM

Heath's dream still alive

After battling severe knee injuries, Campbell Heath thought his AFL dream was over, until the Swans gave him another chance Tuesday, December 13, 2011 - 3:02 PM

What the Swans say

Player manager Kinnear Beatson casts an eye over the club's picks at the 2012 rookie draft Tuesday, December 13, 2011 - 2:39 PM

What the Lions say

Brisbane Lions national talent manager Rob Kerr casts an eye over the club's picks at the 2012 rookie draft Tuesday, December 13, 2011 - 2:18 PM

What the Saints say

St Kilda List Manager Ameet Bains casts an eye over the club's picks at the 2012 rookie draft Tuesday, December 13, 2011 - 2:12 PM

Frost rounds out Giants list

The Giants had 11 picks in the pre-season and rookie drafts but used just one selection, taking tall Sam Frost Tuesday, December 13, 2011 - 1:39 PM

What North says

Recruiting manager Bryce Lewis casts an eye over the club's picks at the 2012 rookie draft Tuesday, December 13, 2011 - 12:45 PM

What the Demons say

Recruiting manager Barry Prendergast casts an eye over the club's picks at the 2012 rookie draft Tuesday, December 13, 2011 - 12:44 PM

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