The 2003 Select AFL XL Series was the first release by Select in 2003. 

This Series included the first update of the 1996 Hall of Fame Series with a card Hall of Fame update (40 cards) being inserted into each packet.  In addition 4 Hall of Fame Legend cards are released in the series.

Additional insert sets include 2002 All Australian team (22), 2002 Medal Winners (5), Premiership Predictors (16) and Rookie Expectations (16).

In terms of autographed cards, there are Draft Pick Signatures (16), and Signature Redemptions (4) featuring John Nicholls, Barrie Robran, Simon Black and Nathan Buckley and all limited to 100 cards only.

The series also features the Wayne Carey Fresh Ink card inserted in every 10 boxes.

*There are 6 Legend cards featuring 4 Hall of Fame Legends and 2 Select Legend within the series with one Legend card inserted every box.

Two 300 Game player cards appear in the series.  One of the case cards is available with each case.

The XL Series release was limited to 666 cases / 8,000 boxes and is SOLD OUT.