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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 - SEPTEMBER 30: Nathan Murphy of the Magpies leaves the field with trainers during the 2023 AFL Grand Final match between Collingwood Magpies and Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on September 30, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Premiership Pie cleared to play on despite concussion fears

Despite suffering his 10th concussion in the grand final, Nathan Murphy has been given the all clear to continue his AFL career with Collingwood.

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Jacinta Hose after hearing her name called. Picture: AFL.com.au

‘Still shaking’: The bolters, sliders and father-daughter fairytales

The AFLW draft provided more than a few shocks, plenty of proud fathers and unearthed some genuine stars. See every selection and re-live the draft in all its glory.

AFLW

AFLW Draft: Every club’s draft haul analysed

The 2023 AFLW Draft is now complete, and as clubs turn their eyes to 2024, which teams had the best night? Our experts assess every club’s fortunes coming out of the draft.

AFLW

The father-daughter selections that can shake up AFLW draft

Guy Rigoni was a hardworking Dee on the MCG for eight seasons and his daughter Jemma knows the grand stadium like the back of her hand as she gets ready for the AFLW draft.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 18: Bailey Smith and his Bulldogs team mates look dejected after losing the round one AFL match between Melbourne Demons and Western Bulldogs at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on March 18, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Bulldog blow: Baz out for season in ‘devastating training mishap’

What was looming as a massive contract year for Western Bulldog Bailey Smith has gone horribly wrong, with a serious knee injury at training set to sideline the star for the 2024 season.

Draft news

Finn? Jagga? Sid? The 2024 No. 1 pick contenders

Harley Reid was earmarked as this year’s No. 1 AFL Draft pick a long way out. But, in 2024, the race is a little more open. Get to know the early contenders, plus all the top prospects.

AFL News

MELBOURNE - June 10 : AFL. Sam Mitchell, senior coach of Hawthorn. Shares a laugh with president Andy Gowers after the round 13 AFL match between Hawthorn and the Brisbane Lions at the MCG on June 9, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. Photo by Michael Klein.

Hawks shut down club legend amid AGM barrage

When Hawthorn’s annual general meeting was wrapping up on Tuesday night, club legend Don Scott directed some pointed questions at president Andy Gowers. Here’s what happened next.

AFL

Demons training. Max Gawn and Jack Viney. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

‘Squeeze’ on Dees: Caulfield plans baulked at by council

What looked to be full steam ahead for the Dees in Caulfield could be placed on the backfoot, with the Glen Eira council voicing their concerns.

AFL News

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 03: Zach Merrett of the Bombers in action during the 2023 AFL practice match between the St Kilda Saints and the Essendon Bombers at RSEA Park on March 3, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Full pre-season fixture: Where and who your team will play

Pre-season footy isn’t all that far away with the AFL unveiling its Community Series fixture for 2024. See every game, all the venues and the modified rules.

AFLW

Dees raided, top-10 pick moved in AFLW trade chaos

The AFLW trade period opened on Thursday and, just 24 hours later, one of the competition’s stars requested. Plus, a top-10 pick has been traded. Get all the latest news here.

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