The 2012 AFL draft consisted of five opportunities for player acquisitions during the 2012/13 Australian Football League off-season. These were: * 2012 trade period; which was held between 1 October and 26 October, and for the first time incorporated a free agency eligibility period. * A mini-draft of 17-year-old players, as part of the recruitment concessions given to the newly established Greater Western Sydney Giants, held on 26 October * The 2012 national draft; which was conducted on 22 November at the Gold Coast Convention Centre. * The 2013 pre-season draft which was held on 11 December 2012 and * The 2013 rookie draft, also held on 11 December 2012.