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Chris CavanaghAFL Reporter

Chris Cavanagh is a reporter for News Corp’s network AFL team and CODE Sports. Chris is based in Melbourne.

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Mid-season mock draft: How every pick could play out

How will the mid-season draft play out? Our draft experts have played the role of club recruiters and taken every pick live. Check out every pick and watch the full video.

AFL

BENDIGO, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 16: Ryan Maric of Gippsland Power in action during the round four Coates Talent League Boys match between Bendigo Pioneers and Gippsland Power at Queen Elizabeth Oval on April 16, 2023 in Bendigo, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Pringles, 24kg weight loss and nightshift: No.1 draft pick’s rise

Life is about to get very different for Ryan Maric when he joins the likes of Gary Ablett Snr and Dale Thomas as Drouin products in the AFL. And none of it has been easy.

Draft news

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 13: Nate Caddy of the AFL Academy in action during the match between the AFL Academy Boys and Carlton VFL at Marvel Stadium on May 13, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Top 50: Draft bolter shines, young gun’s 234-point blitz

A versatile tall with a famous name is surging up draft boards after showing he can play in the midfield as well as dominate up forward. See all the SuperCoach scores and latest Coates Talent League rankings here.

Draft news

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 20: Ethan Stanley of the Box Hill Hawks is tackled during the round nine VFL match between Box Hill Hawks and Southport Sharks at Box Hill City Oval on May 20, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Mid-season draft: Shock bolter’s rise from obscurity

Last year, a Box Hill speedster was playing local footy. By Wednesday, he could be on an AFL list. Meet the bolter of the mid-season crop, plus every top prospect.

Sport

Australian sporting codes unite in support of ‘yes’ vote

Australia’s biggest sporting codes have come together in an unprecedented show of solidarity to support the Indigenous Voice to parliament referendum.

AFL

Future trade jackpot? Who to barrack against in the run home

A host of blockbuster deals went down during last year’s trade period. Which future picks are looking the goods eight months later? See what your club has coming in from rivals.

AFL News

Mid-season draft: Latest intel, complete list of 321 nominees

Over 300 players have nominated for the mid-season draft yet only around a dozen are expected to be selected. Get the latest intel on who is set to get a second chance.

Draft news

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 21: Tom Hird of the Bombers in action during an Essendon Bombers AFL media opportunity at The Hangar on January 21, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Full list: Hird’s son among mid-season draft hopefuls

Essendon legend James Hird’s son Tom is among those aiming to earn a second AFL chance in the mid-season draft. See the full list of nominees here.

AFL

MELBOURNE. 20/05/2023. AFL. Round 10. Carlton vs Collingwood at the MCG. Michael Voss, senior coach of Carlton watches from the bench during the 2nd qtr. . Pic: Michael Klein

‘Rinse and repeat’ Blues found wanting once again

Despite Michael Voss’ claims of progress, the Blues were once again off the pace when the heat came from the Pies on Sunday, as the pressure continues to build at Carlton.

AFL

MELBOURNE. 12/05/2023. AFL. Richmond vs Geelong at the MCG. Richmonds Marlion Pickett clears as he is tackled by Jed Bews of the Cats during the 4th qtr. . Pic: Michael Klein

Why Marlion Pickett swore off social media

Richmond’s Marlion Pickett says he hasn’t looked back since switching off social media. Plus how he feels about a new role and what his future holds beyond this year.

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