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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 15: Kysaiah Pickett of the Demons celebrates a goal with teammate Alex Neal-Bullen during the 2023 AFL First Semi Final match between the Melbourne Demons and the Carlton Blues at Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 15, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Pickett cops double whack from MRO

Kysaiah Pickett has felt the wrath of the MRO, copping two separate penalties for incidents in Melbourne’s semi-final loss to Carlton.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 09: Tew Jiath of the Gippsland Power marks the ball during the Coates Talent League Boys Quarter Final match between Tasmania Devils and Gippsland Power at Highgate Reserve on September 09, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/AFL Photos/via Getty Images )

Draft Intel: Hawks to miss bolter, Dogs set to swoop on top pick

A big draft bolter with a famous brother looks set to slip through the hands of Hawthorn after a blistering second half of the season. Plus, are scouts going cold on the depth in this year’s draft class?

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - September 11 , 2023. AFL. Angus Brayshaw shakes hands with and hugs coach Simon Goodwin during Melbournes training session at Casey Fields, Cranbourne Photo by Michael Klein.

Brayshaw, broken toes and big calls: Goody speaks out

Ahead of today’s tribunal, Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin faced the media to talk about Brayden Maynard and Angus Brayshaw’s health, Max Gawn injury reports and more.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - September 4 ,2023. AFL . Tim Membrey of the Saints during St Kilda training session at RSEA Park, Moorabbin in Melbourne, Australia. Photo by Michael Klein.

Lyon opens up on Membrey’s ‘delicate situation’

Ross Lyon has reassured St Kilda fans and the football public that Tim Membrey is in ‘really good, ongoing care’, before detailing the difficult lead-in to Saturday’s final.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 09: Arie Schoenmaker of the Tassie Devils celebrates during the Coates Talent League Boys Quarter Final match between Tasmania Devils and Gippsland Power at Highgate Reserve on September 09, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/AFL Photos/via Getty Images )

Draft riser? Boom defender catches fire in Coates League

A draft bolter pushed his case with a huge game for the Tasmanian Devils on Saturday, while a top midfield prospect caught the eye again. See all the SuperCoach scores, stats.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 08: Jack Martin of the Blues in action during the 2023 AFL First Elimination Final match between the Carlton Blues and the Sydney Swans at Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 08, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Martin cops two-game ban as big selection calls loom

The verdict is in – and Carlton will have to make at least two changes to the side that defeated Sydney last night, with Jack Martin suspended and Harry McKay concussed.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 15: Connor O'Sullivan of the AFL Academy in action during the match between the AFL Academy and Port Adelaide Magpies at Summit Sports Park on April 15, 2023 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Draft guide: The top prospect perfect for Dons

If Brandon Zerk-Thatcher goes, and North Melbourne free agent Ben McKay lands elsewhere, there’s a draft bolter who screams ‘pick me’ for Essendon.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 05: Darcy Parish of the Bombers celebrates kicking a goal during the round 21 AFL match between Essendon Bombers and West Coast Eagles at Marvel Stadium on August 05, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

New deal imminent as Parish opens up on talks

Darcy Parish is set to turn his back on rival interest and commit to the Bombers. Here’s what he had to say after his exit meeting.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 26: Adam Simpson, head coach of the Eagles walks from the field following the quarter time break during the round 24 AFL match between the West Coast Eagles and Adelaide Crows at Optus Stadium, on August 26, 2023, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Unanimous: Eagles make call on Simpson’s future

The speculation has been rampant on Adam Simpson’s coaching future during the Eagles’ horror season, and now the Eagles have decided whether the premiership coach will continue.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 27: Michael Voss, Senior Coach of the Blues addresses his players during the 2023 AFL Round 24 match between the Carlton Blues and the GWS GIANTS at Marvel Stadium on August 27, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Voss has new headaches – at the wrong time

Two weeks ago, Carlton looked close to the best team in the competition. Now, the air of what was a soaring balloon over Princes Park is being let out, writes Chris Cavanagh.

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