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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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Young gun watch: Vic kids on track for the 2023 draft

Which state boasts the best young talent on track for the 2023 draft? Check out the Victorian kids who are already on recruiting lists for next year.

Draft news

Draft: Father-sons starring at nationals

A trio of sons-of-guns are putting on a show at the national championships, warming the hearts of their their fathers’ former clubs .

AFL News

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 03: Dustin Martin of the Tigers marks the ball during the round 16 AFL match between the Richmond Tigers and the West Coast Eagles at Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 03, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Dimma optimistic ‘strong lad’ Dusty can make swift return

Dustin Martin won’t play this weekend against Gold Coast, but Richmond coach Damien Hardwick won’t be surprised if his hamstrung star is back in the Tigers’ side a week later.

AFL

McGuane: Is Caracella still the answer for Bombers midfield?

Essendon’s midfield is floundering and the Bombers have a former Brisbane engine-room guru coaching forwards, so, Mick McGuane asks, is Blake Caracella still the answer?

AFL

Ladder Predictor: The four clubs fighting for eighth

The race for eighth has never been hotter. Who will get the all-important final spot in the finals? See our ladder predictor to find out.

AFL

MELBOURNE. 05/03/2022. AFL. AAMI Community SeriesÃ St Kilda vs Essendon at Marvel StadiumÃ. Bradley Hill of the Saints . Photo by Michael Klein

Predicted teams: What changes will struggling Saints make?

The pressure is rising at the Saints. What impact will that have at selection? Check out our predicted teams for every club in round 16.

AFL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 25: Harry Rowston of the Allies (L) and Harry Sheezel of Vic Metro contest the ball during the U18 AFL Boys Championship match between the Allies and Vic Metro at Blacktown International Sportspark on June 25, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jenny Evans/Getty Images for AFL Photos)

Next gen spotlight: Player ratings from key draft audition

A host of players have boosted their draft stock after the latest round of the under 18 national championships. Get the latest stats, scores and rankings here.

AFL News

‘So far from the truth’: Saints fire up over violent claims

St Kilda has refuted claims that two stars were dropped for the weekend’s game against Sydney following an altercation at a venue after the Saints’ previous week’s loss.

Sport

Blues boost: Voss flags when stars will return

Carlton is set to be bolstered significantly in the run home. Michael Voss gives an update on when several stars will return.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 07: (L-R) Trent Cotchin, Dustin Martin, Jack Riewoldt and Toby Nankervis of the Tigers sing the team song during the 2022 AFL Round 08 match between the Richmond Tigers and the Collingwood Magpies at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on May 07, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

McGuane: Tigers must make tough call on this champion

He has been a revered player but it looks like we are watching the final months of his career — and another Tigers veteran should follow him out the door, writes Mick McGuane.

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