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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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Josh with dad Gary and step mum Louisa.Young Jewish footy fan Josh has been left outraged over the AFLÃs decision to ban the Israeli flag after he flew it during a Round 1 game. Josh displayed the flag behind the goals at the North Melbourne and West Coast Eagles clash at Marvel Stadium on Saturday. The flag, which features the Star of David, was flown in support of Jewish young gun Harry Sheezel.Picture: Jason Edwards

AFL forced to apologise over embarrassing flag bungle

The AFL has been forced to apologise over an email claiming the Israeli flag was banned after a young footy fan flew it during a game to support Jewish star Harry Sheezel.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 17: Daniel McStay of the Magpies celebrates a goal during the 2023 AFL Round 01 match between the Geelong Cats and the Collingwood Magpies at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on March 17, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

The pieces that will make Pies hard to stop

Collingwood finished 2022 two points short of a grand final berth — but their super season was misleading. Everything they’ve done since has set them up as genuine flag contenders.

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‘It’s messed up’: Pies teammates distressed by sickening injury

An emotional Collingwood captain Darcy Moore has spoken of Jeremy Howe’s bravery after a sickening break to his forearm before admitting injuries were a horrible part of the game.

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Pre-season scouting report on every rookie, debut chance

A stack of young guns have put their hands up for early season debuts. Get the latest intel on your club’s talent, including full practice match scouting reports.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 11: Levi Ashcroft 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)

Father-son, famous names light up AFL Draft testing

Brothers of top five picks, a potential father-son and the brother of a Power gun all impressed at the pre-season draft testing. See who caught the eye.

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MELBOURNE . 0403/2023. AFL . Melbourne vs Richmond practise match at Casey Fields, Cranbourne. Richmonds Trent Cotchin . Pic: Michael Klein

The luckiest player in footy? Cotchin escapes R1 ban

Trent Cotchin has yet again avoided suspension, while Jordan De Goey also learned his fate after the MRO handed down their verdict. Have your say.

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MELBOURNE . 03/03/2023. AFL . St Kilda vs Essendon practise match at Moorabbin. Liam Stocker of the Saints during the 4th qtr. . Pic: Michael Klein

Player ratings: Stocker in frame for Saints debut, Dons battling

Liam Stocker is firmly in the mix for a round 1 debut at St Kilda after impressing against Essendon. But, Brad Scott’s honeymoon is well and truly over. EVERY PLAYER RATED.

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