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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 - JUNE 18: Lachlan Charleson of Vic Country in action during the 2023 AFL National Championships match between Vic Country and South Asutralia at Ikon Park on June 18, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Draft bolter: The eight-goal haul recruiters are raving about

Who’s the small forward recruiters are raving about after a big performance? Check out all the latest AFL national draft news.

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MELBOURNE. 13/05/2023. AFL. Australian under 18s vs Carlton VFL at Marvel Stadium. Ashton Moir . Pic: Michael Klein

Athletic freak could be the draft’s biggest bargain

He started the year as a likely top-three pick but now shapes as a big slider on draft night. See where the X-factor could land in our latest draft power rankings.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 16: Harley Reid of Vic Country kicks the ball during the 2023 U18 Boys Championships match between Vic Country and Vic Metro at Ikon Park on June 16, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Race for Reid: Every scenario that could determine no.1 pick

West Coast’s win over the Bulldogs certainly threw expectations for the 2023 draft into a tailspin, but could the Eagles still finish with the first pick? Here’s how it could play out.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - August 19, 2023. AFL . Retiring Tigers Trent Cotchin and Jack Riewoldt walk through a Richmond guard of honour after their final game in the round 23 match between Richmond and North Melbourne at MCG in Melbourne, Australia. Photo by Michael Klein.

‘Thanks for the memories’: Tigers farewell club legends

It’s the end of an era at Richmond, with nearly 60,000 fans turning out to farewell legends Jack Riewoldt and Trent Cotchin. See the pictures.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 04:Jed Walter of the Allies kicks for goal during the 2023 AFL National Championships match between South Australia and the Allies at Thebarton Oval on June 04, 2023 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Draft Intel: Clubs clamouring to land Suns’ top pick

The queue of clubs lining up to land the next ‘Jack Bowes deal’ is growing and Gold Coast is already fielding offers for the pick which could shape this year’s draft top-10. CHRIS CAVANAGH has the latest mail.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 13:Tom Gross of Vic Metro runs with the ball during the AFL U17 Futures Boys match between Vic Metro and NSW/ACT at Avalon Airport Oval on August 13, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Exclusive stats: Top 2024 draft prospects emerge

The futures game on AFL grand final day is often a precursor to who will be drafted the next year. See a full breakdown of who starred and find out more about the “beast” who has recruiters raving.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 24: Melbourne Demons head coach Simon Goodwin speaks to players during the round two AFL match between Brisbane Lions and Melbourne Demons at The Gabba, on March 24, 2023, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Goodwin slams drug allegations as ‘absolute rubbish’

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has hit back at fresh allegations about his behaviour, telling the media the ‘irrelevant story’ is ‘absolute rubbish’. See his full response here.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 12: Zach Merrett of the Bombers celebrates with fans during the 2023 AFL Round 22 match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Essendon Bombers at Marvel Stadium on August 12, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Run Home: Bombers’ recent wins set to cost them in finals race

The Bombers are still in the finals hunt after two pulsating wins, but will those wins actually haunt them in the run home? Check out where every side finishes in our predicted ladder.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 6: Patrick Cripps of the Blues and Michael Voss, Senior Coach of the Blues celebrate during the 2023 AFL Round 21 match between the St Kilda Saints and the Carlton Blues at Marvel Stadium on August 6, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

The moment Voss faced reality and turned Blues around

On another dark day for the Blues in May, Michael Voss faced the reality of his side’s situation head on – and he hasn’t looked back. Here’s how Carlton has surged into flag contention.

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MCG meltdown: Wild scenes as Matildas magic trumps footy

Thousands of fans braved poor Melbourne weather to catch a glimpse of the Matildas v France on the MCG big screens and they weren’t happy when the game was switched off.

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