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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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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 17: Jack Ginnivan of the Magpies looks dejected after defeat during the AFL Second Preliminary match between the Sydney Swans and the Collingwood Magpies at Sydney Cricket Ground on September 17, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Drugs bombshell: Star Pie’s excuse for leaked video

Collingwood star Jack Ginnivan has faced the music after being slapped with a two match ban for taking illict drugs.

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MELBOURNE . 05/12/2022. AFL. Richmond training at Punt Rd. Richmond draftees Steely Green, Kaleb Smith, Seth Campbell and Tylar Young . Picture by Michael Klein

Rookie bolter firms for Tigers’ R1 blockbuster

Veterans Robbie Tarrant and Dylan Grimes are mainstays down back for the Tigers, but a rookie key defender is doing everything right at Punt Road to keep his name in the frame.

AFLW

AFLW star cops disgusting sledge at training

Sarah Perkins was minding her own business at training when an older man abruptly stopped her in her tracks.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 17: Edward Allan of the Magpies in action during the Collingwood Magpies Intra-Club match at Olympic Park Oval on February 17, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Draft slider emerges as Pies round 1 bolter

Jack Ginnivan sent a scare through the Collingwood camp but there was plenty to like as the Pies had their first foray into practice match conditions. Read the full wrap and check out the PICTURE GALLERY

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MELBOURNE . 13/02/2023. AFL . Collingwood training at Olympic Park. Oleg Markov during todays training session . Pic: Michael Klein

‘Bad news’: Inside meeting where new Pie thought career was done

Oleg Markov was one of two players training for the only spot on Collingwood’s list — then missed out. Go inside the meeting where the dashing defender thought his career was over.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 30: James Sicily of the Hawks leads his team out onto the field during the round seven AFL match between the Melbourne Demons and the Hawthorn Hawks at Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 30, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Hawks announce captain and new-look leadership group

Hawthorn have a new skipper and two fresh vice-captains after a revamp of their on-field leaders. See all the details here.

AFL

Jason Horne-Francis, Jacob Hopper and Will Setterfield

Where do big off-season signings fit in your club’s best 23?

With the AFL season just around the corner, excitement is building about the new recruits around the competition. So where do your club’s off-season signings fit in? Find out here.

Insight

Trolled while grieving dad: AFLW star’s hell

Sarah Perkins was minding her own business at training when an older man abruptly stopped her in her tracks. The vile abuse that followed has become all too common, but she won’t stand for it.

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MELBOURNE . 08/02/2023. AFL. Richmond training at Punt Road Oval. Quentin Narkle during todays training session . Pic: Michael Klein

Tigers make call on final list spot

Richmond has locked in its SSP signing one day before the deadline, deciding between former Cat Quinton Narkle and a country football star.

Your SayAFL

Jacob Weitering, Tom Stewart and Allir Allir

Every AFL defence ranked and rated before the 2023 season

They say forwards sell memberships, midfielders get sponsorships, but defenders win premierships. Mick McGuane ranks every AFL defence here. Do you agree with his list? Have your say.

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