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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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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MAY 27: Mason Redman of the Bombers celebrates a goal during the 2023 AFL Round 11 match between the West Coast Eagles and the Essendon Bombers at Optus Stadium on May 27, 2023 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Don deal: Redman rejects free agency offers

Mason Redman has knocked back a huge offer from Adelaide to re-sign with Essendon in a huge boost for the Bombers. See all the details here.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 15: Charlie Curnow, Jesse Motlop and David Cuningham of the Blues celebrate a goal during the 2023 AFL Round 18 match between the Carlton Blues and the Port Adelaide Power at Marvel Stadium on July 15, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Indicative draft order: How Blues are hurting Pies’ picks

Carlton’s climb up the ladder over the past four weeks is bad news for Collingwood. Plus, your club’s current picks and all the whispers.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JULY 05: Dyson Sharp of SA handpasses the ball during the 2022 AFL U16 Championship match between Vic Metro and South Australia at Metricon Stadium on July 05, 2022 on the Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Russell Freeman/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Under-16 national champs: See all the SuperCoach scores

They’re the kids to keep an eye on over the next two years, but who dominated the under-16 championships? Check out all the SuperCoach scores here.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 30: Zane Duursma of Victoria Country celebrates a goal during 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)

Top 30: How high will eye-catching Duursma go?

Zane Duursma has been shooting up the draft boards thanks to his performances at the under-18 championships, but how high can the brother of the Port star rise? See the top 30 rankings.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 18: Zane Duursma 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 watch: Monster game from top-10 prospect, father-sons shine

The SuperCoach points are in for the final game of the under-18 national champs – with one young gun shooting the lights out with a 191-point game. See the full scores here.

Draft news

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 25: Logan Morris of the Jets marks the ball during the round one Coates Talent League match between Western Jets and Sydney Swans Academy at Highgate Reserve on March 25, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

‘Hot property’: Ultimate swingman looms as top-20 draftee

One of the most versatile players in this year’s under-18 pool is flying up draft boards after proving his value as a key forward. Get the latest draft intel here.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 25: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies and Ollie Wines of the Power compete for the ball during the 2023 AFL Round 02 match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Port Adelaide Power at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on March 25, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Predicted ladder: Who wins race for minor premiership?

When the Pies smashed Port early in the season, no one would have picked it would be those two fighting to the 2023 finish line. So who wins the race? Check out our predicted ladder here.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 09: Colby McKercher of the Allies in action during the 2023 AFL National Championships match between Vic Country and the Allies at RSEA Park on July 09, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Under-18 champs: ‘Quicker version’ of Zach Merrett stars

32 disposals, eight clearances, two goals and 174 ranking points. This young gun had a day out in the Under-18 championships, and the similarities to the Dons skipper are very apparent.

Draft news

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 18: Sid Draper of South Australia handballs as he is tackled 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 scouting notes: Brother of Pie, father-son gun excite

Some familiar names announced themselves as players to watch in South Australia’s win over Vic Country at the national champs. See who starred and the top SuperCoach scorers.

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MELBOURNE - June 18 : AFL. Patrick Cripps of the Blues celebrates a 4th quarter goal during the round 14 AFL match between Carlton and Gold Coast Suns at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 17, 2023, in Melbourne Photo by Michael Klein.

Turning point or outlier? Where Blues sit on predicted ladder

Carlton produced its best performance in months against Gold Coast before heading to the bye. Are the Blues back, or in for a rude shock? See where they sit on our predicted ladder.

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