North Melbourne's father-daughter rules would have automatically drafted Bailee Martin, the likely No.1 AFLW pick, if her father had played one senior AFL game.
Why it mattersThe quirk shows how small a margin separates Draft Day drama from an automatic slot with a reigning powerhouse.
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