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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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Judd comparison proves Daicos can win 2023 Brownlow

Chris Judd won a Brownlow in his third season, but Nick Daicos might just beat him and win it in his second. And a comparison between the pair underlines exactly why.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 06: Jack Crisp of the Magpies looks on during the round four AFL match between Brisbane Lions and Collingwood Magpies at The Gabba, on April 06, 2023, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos/via Getty Images )

‘Got their back’: Defiant McRae refuses to blame Snapchat scandal

The scandal involving Jack Crisp wasn’t ideal for Collingwood’s preparation for their biggest test of the season. Hear from coach Craig McRae after the match.

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Draft intel: Tigers father-son stars, SA freak bolts from nowhere

A Richmond father-son has made a strong start to the season, while a towering ruckman with electric speed has burst onto the scene in South Australia. All the latest news.

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Draft rewind: Biggest winners from father-son rule

A number of clubs have hit the jackpot from the father-son rule over the years. How many 100-game father-sons have come through your club in the past three decades?

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AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan during the TICT luncheon at Hobart. Picture Chris Kidd

Gill: ‘Pressure and weight’ for first gay male AFL player too great

AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan says there are gay male players in the AFL, yet believes none have come out to the public due to the pressure of being the first to do so.

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Draft rankings: Top 50 prospects from Coates Talent League

The Victorian under-18 competition is back and a host of stars staked their claim to recruiters. See who starred and all the SuperCoach scores.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JULY 05: Levi Ashcroft of Vic Metro kicks 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)

Father-son duo? Young star lauds talented brother

A father-son gun starred on the weekend, and his recently drafted brother has said he is only just ‘scratching the surface’. And there is an area where he has the edge.

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Draft ratings: Your club’s recruiting gems, busts

Jai Newcombe and Errol Gulden were draft diamonds for the Hawks and Swans, but who hasn’t developed as much as their clubs would like? We take a look at every draftee since 2020.

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MELBOURNE . 25/03/2023. AFL Round 2. Western Bulldogs vs St Kilda at Marvel Stadium. Bulldogs Jamarra Ugle-Hagan, Liam Jones and Oskar Baker walk off Marvel Stadium after tonights loss to St Kilda . Pic: Michael Klein

‘We won’t back down’: Jamarra’s mother reveals vile racial abuse

Jamarra Ugle-Hagan’s mother has revealed the vile abuse the former No. 1 pick was subjected to as the young star spends time away from the Western Bulldogs.

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Mid-season draft watch: Snubbed prospects in the mix

A number of promising talents are vying to prove the doubters wrong after missing out on last year’s draft. Find out the prospects in the mid-season draft mix.

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