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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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AFL rule change could see Cable dumped from Hall of Fame

A judge has ruled former North Melbourne premiership player Barry Cable sexually abused a young girl – but will he be removed from the Hall of Fame?

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

Draft intel: Running machine has clubs circling as carnival heats up

One of the best runners in this year’s pool is set to be one of the most-watched players in the Under-18 carnival as he continues to surge up draft boards.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 11: Levi Ashcroft of Victoria Metro and William Brown of Victoria Metro during the 2023 AFL National Championships match between South Australia and Victoria Metro at Thebarton Oval on June 11, 2023 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Draft rankings: Father-son gun shines for Vic Metro

A pair of father-son prospects made a strong start to the under-18 national championships, while a top-five draft prospect booted four goals. See every player’s SuperCoach score exclusively here.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 11: Ben Hobbs, Nic Martin and Archie Perkins of the Bombers celebrate during the 2023 AFL Round 13 match between the Carlton Blues and the Essendon Bombers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 11, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

The Baby Bombers: The ‘silver lining’ to midfield injuries

The Bombers appeared to be undermanned with some of their veteran midfielders missing – but it’s proven to be a silver lining as the next generation show their worth.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 09: Aaron Naughton of the Bulldogs attempts to mark during the round 13 AFL match between Western Bulldogs and Port Adelaide Power at Marvel Stadium, on June 09, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

What can Bevo do with underperforming Dogs?

Aaron Naughton, Rory Lobb, Ryan Gardner, Josh Bruce, Alex Keath and James O’Donnell are just some of the Bulldogs struggling to find form. What’s Bevo’s next move?

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 11: Ollie Murphy of the Sandringham Dragons in action during the 2023 Coates Talent League Boys Testing Day at Maribyrnong College on March 11 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Draft bolter? The new-age Vic defender turning heads

A 200cm athlete’s move to defence in the Coates Talent League this season has been hailed a ‘great success’ – and AFL clubs are very keen. Here’s the latest draft intel.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 11: Zane Duursma of the Gippsland Power in action during the 2023 Coates Talent League Boys Testing Day at Maribyrnong College on March 11 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Top 50: Duursma makes huge Coates League statement

Zane Duursma has struggled for consistency this year – but it all came together for the top 10 pick contender on the weekend. See the stats and latest Coates League top 50.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 04: Jack Delean of South Australia spoiled by William Graham of the Allies 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)

U18 Championships: Every SuperCoach score from SA v Allies

A Tasmanian topped 200 ranking points in a bumper start to the championships, while a South Australian defender and a Gold Coast Academy forward also starred.

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AFL Draft: The young guns bolting into first-round mix

Harley Reid has rightfully stolen the draft headlines in 2023, but there is still an extraordinary amount of high-end talent to pick from. Draft guru Kevin Sheehan gives you his top prospects.

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Mid-Season Draft: Shock ex-AFL lifelines, Tigers pick bolter

The mid-season draft is all over, and two former AFL players earned AFL lifelines, while others missed out. Plus, the Tigers pulled one of the shocks of the night. See every pick here.

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