Player Auction 2026 - How it works
Throughout the season launch evening we will be hosting the Pennant Hills Demons Player Auction - with to be auctioned off to the highest bidder.
Henry Toczydlowski is running the event so for more info please email him at events@phafl.com.au or on mobile 0428 833 279
| Group |
Prems (MPD) |
Womens |
U19s |
Div 3/5/Mas |
Div 1 (MD1) |
| Group 1 |
Hey, N |
Bennett, A |
Chapple, J |
Dooley, G |
Fraser, L |
| Group 2 |
Allison, C |
Cauwood, A |
Dinsmore, N |
Arciuli, M |
Barrett, H |
| Group 3 |
Coaldrake, K |
Gurney, C |
Conway, T |
Durkin, M |
Condon, J |
| Group 4 |
Everett, L |
Este, S |
Gosling, A |
Harrigan, E |
Boyd, L |
| Group 5 |
Blow, M |
Grubba, A |
Andrews, H |
Flower, L |
de Vallance, R |
| Group 6 |
Irwin, O |
Ally, R |
Irwin, Z |
Chapman, S |
Adams, J |
| Group 7 |
Este, C |
Cauwood, K |
Dunn, N |
Crompton, D |
Carnahan, D |
| Group 8 |
Everett, J |
Fisher, L |
Baker, W |
Engelman, W |
Carey, M |
| Group 9 |
Edmonds, T |
Dunn, E |
Hoffman, N |
Manfre, T |
Hardman, L |
| Group 10 |
Friend, J |
Dahlen, B |
English, J |
Charon, S |
Carnahan, D |
| Group 11 |
Ballard, D |
Clegg, A |
Alley, R |
Hadfield, M |
Bartlett, J |
| Group 12 |
Overflow A-K |
Overflow A-K |
Overflow A-K |
Overflow A-K |
Overflow A-K |
| Group 13 |
Stern, J |
Pendlebury, S |
Williams, H |
Love, R |
Morris, Z |
| Group 14 |
Russell, A |
Quadrio, K |
Mifsud, M |
Wright, K |
Weathers, M |
| Group 15 |
Mitchell, C |
Nassar, M |
Mardling, R |
O'Rourke, G |
Murdoch, A |
| Group 16 |
Williams, O |
O'Connell, L |
Macauley, E |
McDiarmid, H |
Murray, K |
| Group 17 |
Mudge, W |
Lindsay, S |
Pearce, B |
Smith, C |
Pinker, R |
| Group 18 |
Vidler, M |
Clatworthy, G |
Spratt, E |
Wagner, A |
Raue, J |
| Group 19 |
Moran, J |
Michie, E |
Price, N |
Toohey, C |
Zikman, S |
| Group 20 |
Wray, S |
Michie, G |
Orchard, M |
Pyne, D |
Witt, P |
| Group 21 |
Lee, A |
Ward, L |
Matthews, H |
Richards, L |
Lander, D |
| Group 22 |
Lee, C |
Richards, C |
Low, H |
Moller, R |
Trenaman, M |
| Group 23 |
Russell, X |
O'Neill, N |
Mifsud, M |
Rohr, B |
Zywietz, M |
| Group 24 |
(Overflow) L-Z |
(Overflow) L-Z |
(Overflow) L-Z |
(Overflow) L-Z |
(Overflow) L-Z |
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2026 PHAFL AFL PLAYER AUCTION — RULES & FORMAT
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Pennant Hills AFL Football Club | 2026 Season
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AUCTION FORMAT
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| Player Groups | Players are grouped into auction lots. Each named group contains one player per grade slot. |
| Grade Slots | Prems (MPD) | Womens Prem (WPD) | Div 1 (MD1) | U19s (MU19D1 + MU19D2) | Div 3/5/Mas/WD3 (MD3 + MD5 + MAS + WD3) |
| Group Pools | Groups are split into A–K and L–Z pools based on player surnames, balanced by player value via snake draft. |
| Overflow Groups | Two Overflow Groups (one A–K, one L–Z) contain all remaining players not assigned to a named group. These offer more BOG chances across the season. |
| Ownership | The winning bidder owns that group for the entire 2026 season. |
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BIDDING RULES
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| Starting Bid | $250 for all named groups. |
| Bid Increments | $50 per bid up to $400, then $25 per bid above $400. |
| Overflow Pricing | Overflow groups carry a higher starting bid reflecting the additional players included. |
| Auctioneer | The auctioneer's decision is final on all bidding disputes. |
| Pre-Bids | Pre-bids can be submitted before the night to Henry T: 0428 833 279. |
| Pre-Bid Privacy | Pre-bids will be kept silent and not disclosed until after the group has been auctioned on the night. |
| Reserve Outcome | If the room does not meet or exceed the pre-bid amount, the pre-bid wins. The reserve price will not be revealed. |
| Payment Terms | All winning bids must be settled within 14 days of the auction night. |
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HOW THE PRIZE POOL WORKS
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| Revenue Split | The total raised on auction night is split 50/50 between the club and the prize pool. |
| Prize Pool Use | The prize pool covers all BOG weekly payouts and Best & Fairest end-of-season prizes across the season. |
| Impact | The more the auction raises on the night, the bigger the payouts for everyone. |
| Amount Raised |
$10,000 |
$15,000 |
$20,000 |
| Club Revenue (50%) |
$5,000 |
$7,500 |
$10,000 |
| Prize Pool (50%) |
$5,000 |
$7,500 |
$10,000 |
| TOTAL |
$10,000 |
$15,000 |
$20,000 |
Example: If the auction raises $15,000, the club receives $7,500 and $7,500 goes into the prize pool, paid out across the season via BOG payouts and B&F prizes.
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BOG (BEST ON GROUND) PAYOUTS
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| BOG Source | BOG is determined by the players listed at the top of PlayHQ Best Players each round. |
| Who Gets Paid | The owner of the group containing the BOG player receives the payout for that round. |
| Back Payments | For rounds already played before the auction night, back-payments will be made. Keep track of who has been performing well. |
| Lower Grades Split | On Masters off-weeks, the $60 lower grades pool splits 3 ways across Div 3, Div 5 and WD3 (~$20 each). When Masters play, it splits 4 ways (~$15 each). |
| Grade |
Approx. Payout (based on $7,500 pool) |
| Prems (MPD) | $1,350 ($75 × 18 rounds) |
| Womens Prem (WPD) | $1,350 ($75 × 18 rounds) |
| Div 1 (MD1) | $900 ($50 × 18 rounds) |
| U19s Div 1 | $540 ($30 × 18 rounds) |
| U19s Div 2 | $360 ($20 × 18 rounds) |
| Div 3/5/Mas/WD3 | $1,080 ($60 × 18 rounds; Masters on: ÷4, off: ÷3) |
| TOTAL BOG PAYOUTS | ~$5,580 |
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MYSTERY MULTIPLIER ENVELOPES
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| When Sold | Two Mystery Multiplier envelopes are auctioned after all player groups have been sold. |
| How They Work | Each envelope contains a randomly drawn group number, revealed live by drawing from a hat. |
| Reward | The holder receives 2× all BOG payouts for that group for the entire season. |
| Starting Bid | $150 |
| Bid Increments | $25 |
| Steal Rule | If a Multiplier envelope lands on a group you already own, you get first right of refusal at the starting bid ($150) before it opens to the room. If you pass, it goes to open auction. |
| Transferability | Multiplier envelopes are transferable and may be sold or gifted at any time during the season. |
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BEST & FAIREST END OF SEASON PRIZES
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| Who Decides | Best & Fairest winners are determined by the club's official vote count at season end. |
| Who Gets Paid | The owner of the group containing the B&F winner in each grade receives the prize payout. |
| Overflow Groups | If the B&F winner's group is an Overflow group, the full prize still applies. |
| Grade |
Approx. Prize (based on $7,500 pool) |
| Prems (MPD) | $400 |
| Womens Prem (WPD) | $400 |
| Div 1 (MD1) | $250 |
| U19s Div 1 (60% of U19 pool) | $120 |
| U19s Div 2 (40% of U19 pool) | $80 |
| Div 3/5/Mas/WD3 (split 4 ways) | $300 total (~$75 each division) |
| TOTAL B&F PRIZES | ~$1,550 |
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GENERAL CONDITIONS
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| Final Assignments | All group assignments are final once the auction has closed. |
| Late Registrations | Late-registered players (post-Round 1) will be added to the relevant Overflow group. |
| Transfers | Player transfers between clubs mid-season do not affect group ownership. |
| Payout Periods | Payouts will be distributed across three periods: Rounds 1–8, Rounds 8–14, and Rounds 14–18. |
| Disputes | Any disputes are to be raised with the committee within 48 hours of the relevant round result. |
| Committee Discretion | The committee reserves the right to make reasonable adjustments in unforeseen circumstances. |
