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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 - 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.

Draft news

Draft Intel: Sanders stalemate, Harley hype ‘real’, latest pick order

Clubs say the integrity of the NGA program is at stake as North Melbourne provides an update on its links to hot prospect Ryley Sanders. Plus the current draft order and much more.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 04: Marlion Pickett of the Tigers handballs during the round 21 AFL match between Western Bulldogs and Richmond Tigers at Marvel Stadium, on August 04, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Fan hit with monster ban after Pickett incident

A fan who reached over the fence to touch Richmond star Marlion Pickett won’t be seen at an AFL game for a long time. Get the details of the sanctions now.

Draft news

Coates League Top 50: Top prospects dial up draft battle

Top draft prospects played starring roles in the Coates Talent League at the weekend, including a crazy comeback. See all the standouts and top SuperCoach scores here.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 16: Harley Reid of Vic Country runs with 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)

Draft Intel: Harley hype soars to new heights in VFL

Harley Reid left no doubts about his talent, with a starring role for Essendon in the VFL on Saturday, including a remarkable hangar. Get the latest draft news from across the country.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - August 4, 2023. AFL . Luke Beveridge , Senior Coach of the Bulldogs at quarter time during the round 21 match between the Western Bulldogs and Richmond at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne. Photo by Michael Klein.

Bevo’s pivotal piece to premiership puzzle becomes clear

The Bulldogs showed the AFL on Friday night that at their best they are as hard as anyone to beat. It starts with the Bont, but it’s becoming clear who the next most-valuable Dog is.

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AFL launches investigation into ‘unacceptable’ Pickett incident

The AFL has confirmed they have launched an investigation into the unacceptable incident where Marlion Pickett was touched by a fan during the Tigers’ 55-point loss to the Bulldogs.

Draft news

Coates League Top 50: Gun draft prospect’s huge day out

A gun midfielder dominated in the Coates Talent League again to further push his AFL Draft case – and he wasn’t the only player to go big. See all the scores and full rankings here.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 30: Clay Hall of Western Australia warms up before the 2023 AFL National Championships U18 Boys match between Western Australia and Vic Country at the WACA on June 30, 2023 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Draft Intel: Son of a Cat racing up rankings

Are the Bulldogs going to miss out on a young gun? Who is making a push up mock drafts? Get the latest news on what is happening in the AFL draft space with this week’s Draft Intel.

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