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Chris CavanaghAFL Reporter

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

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - June 30: Sid Draper of South Australia and Adrian Cole of Victoria Metro during the 2024 Marsh AFL Championships U18 Boys match between South Australia and Victoria Metro at Alberton Oval on June 30, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

SA’s top prospect rubbishes Crows draft rumour

South Australia’s leading draft prospect Sid Draper has denied reports he is reluctant to be traded to Adelaide and revealed a message of support he received from a star Crow.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 13: Harvey Langford of the AFL Academy in action during the 2024 AFL Academy match between the Marsh AFL National Academy Boys and Coburg Lions at Ikon Park on April 13, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Pick 1 contenders: The unique draftee dreaming of Tigers

He grew up a Tiger fan and idolised Dustin Martin. So it’s little wonder Harvey Langford loves the idea of being a Richmond player. Could he be pick No.1? See profiles of the contenders here.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Matthew Richardson is seen during the 2024 AFL Round 01 match between the Carlton Blues and the Richmond Tigers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on March 14, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Richo: ‘No doubt’ Tigers president was having a dig at stars

Matthew Richardson said he thought club president John O’Rourke was having ‘a bit of a dig’ at departing stars Shai Bolton and Daniel Rioli at the club’s best and fairest. WATCH THE VIDEO

Draft news

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Josh Lindsay of Team Heppell and Beau Addinsall of Team Sloane pose with their best player medalsduring 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)

Father-son guns, draft ‘unicorn’: Who shone on GF stage

The cream of the 2025 draft class was in action on the MCG in the annual grand final curtain-raiser. And some familiar names caught recruiters’ eyes. See full scouting notes.

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Player ratings: Stars who flopped on game’s biggest stage — again

The Swans had one of the best midfields in the game, and on the game’s biggest stage it was taken to the cleaners by Will Ashcroft, Lachie Neale and co. See how every player on the ground performed and have your say.

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Each year, up to 35,000 whales pass through the region during their journey from Antarctica to the warmer waters. Picture: Supplied.

This Gold Coast whale-watching cruise blew me away

You can’t visit the Gold Coast during whale migration season without taking a cruise to see the natural Sea World.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 21: SamÃÂ Marshall of the Dragons runs with the ball during the 2024 Coates Talent League Boys Grand Final match between the Sandringham Dragons and GWV Rebels at IKON Park on September 21, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Martin Keep/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Draft intel: Academy gun’s insane numbers on big stage

Father-son prospect Levi Ashcroft wasn’t the only draft hope to shine in the Coates Talent League grand final. See every player’s SuperCoach score here.

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Sydney’s to lose? Where AFL Grand Final will be decided

It’s the all-conquering Swans against the AFL’s new Houdini side Brisbane — and it promises to be a Grand Final for the ages. CHRIS CAVANAGH breaks down where it will be won and lost.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 14: Chris Fagan, Senior Coach of the Lions looks on during the AFL First Semi Final match between GWS Giants and Brisbane Lions at ENGIE Stadium, on September 14, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Fagan impact hailed as Lions look to lock down coach until 2026

Brisbane Lions are poised to extend Chris Fagan’s tenure as one of the club’s veterans hailed this season as the best coaching performance of near-decade at the helm.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 13: Ken Hinkley, Senior Coach of the Power walks off the ground after the AFL Second Semi Final match between Port Adelaide Power and Hawthorn Hawks at Adelaide Oval, on September 13, 2024, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

‘Got to grow up’: Ginni speaks amid Mitchell, Ken’s frosty silence

Sam Mitchell has reflected on the ugly end to his side’s semi-final loss during which Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley clashed with Hawks players.

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