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Chris Cavanagh is a reporter for News Corp’s network AFL team and CODE Sports. Chris is based in Melbourne.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 02: Hugo Garcia of the Saints celebrates kicking a goal during the round eight AFL match between St Kilda Saints and Fremantle Dockers at Marvel Stadium, on May 02, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

‘Not a victim’: Garcia’s emphatic response to Lyon grilling

Hugo Garcia was subbed out and given an all-time spray by Ross Lyon last week. But the young Saint responded in the best way possible. He opens up to Chris Cavanagh on the whole saga.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. May 1, 2025 . AFL . Round 8. Essendon vs North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium. Channel 7 commentator Kane Cornes . Picture: Michael Klein

Roos’ week of Cornes pain ends with a blunder

Kane Cornes’ stoush with North Melbourne peaked on Thursday night, and they may have had the last laugh, if not for an error from the newest Kangaroo against the Bombers.

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MELBOURNE . 16/12/2022. AFL. Melbourne training at Gosche Paddock. Max Gawn and Clayton Oliver during todays training session . Picture by Michael Klein

Teams stunner: Star Dee to miss trip west

One of Melbourne’s biggest stars will miss the trip west this weekend. Get the latest team news ahead of a massive round of footy.

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Ultimate guide: The top 25 AFL Draft prospects for 2026

AFL clubs plan for years before selecting talent at the draft. These are top 25 prospects they are eyeing for 2026, according to ultimate talent guru Kevin Sheehan.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 13: Cooper Duff-Tytler of the AFL National Academy kicks during the Marsh AFL National Academy Boys match between Australia U18 and Richmond VFL at RSEA Park on April 13, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Gold-medal winning ‘unicorn’ stuns AFL clubs

He had college basketball on his mind after winning a gold medal for Australia – but this Victorian teenager is now on the mind of every AFL club.

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AFL Draft 2025: Kevin Sheehan's top 75 prospects

The top 75 AFL Draft prospects for 2025

From highly-rated academy and father-son prospects to No. 1 pick contenders and the bolters, AFL Draft guru Kevin Sheehan exclusively reveals all the names recruiters are targeting in 2025.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 27: Dyson Sharp of the AFL National Academy kicks under pressure from Josh D'Intinosante of Coburg during the Marsh AFL National Academy Boys match between Australia U18 and Coburg VFL at Whitten Oval on April 27, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Top 10 taking shape after stunning draft audition

A No. 1 pick contender dominated and a Hayden Young-like prospect marked his top-10 credentials in an important AFL Academy match. Get all the intel and stats here.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 11: Noah Yze of the Oakleigh Chargers in action during the 2023 Coates Talent League Boys Testing Day at Maribyrnong College on March 11 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos)

Full squads revealed for mid-season draft audition

The AFL Young Guns series has produced three No.1 picks for the mid-season draft. Will another feature this year? See the full Young Guns and Vic Metro squads.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 18: Alastair Clarkson, Senior Coach of the Kangaroos speaks during a press conference following the round six AFL match between North Melbourne Kangaroos and Carlton Blues at Marvel Stadium, on April 18, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Clarko urged to ‘bring back the punching holes in the wall’

One footy champion believes North Melbourne players ‘fear nothing’ from their coach. Plus, there’s been a renewed push for a red card system. Here’s what you missed on TV on Monday night.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Thomas McGuane of Team Heppell kicks the ball under pressure from Felix Kneipp of Team Sloane during the Marsh AFL National Futures Boys match between Team Heppell and Team Sloane at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on September 28, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Top 50: Magpies father-son, mid-season draft prospect dominate

First-round prospect Tom McGuane reveals his tight bond with Nick Daicos, his welcome at Collingwood and who the players he watches are. Plus, see the Coates Talent League’s top 50 players.

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