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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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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 21: Harry Armstrong of the Dragons celebrates a goal during the 2024 Coates Talent League Boys Grand Final match between the Sandringham Dragons and GWV Rebels at IKON Park on September 21, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Martin Keep/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Draft Intel: The top-five hopeful who ‘copied’ Lloyd’s routine

The best key forward in this year’s draft has revealed how Matthew Lloyd helped fix his goalkicking troubles. See the club he’s linked to and more draft intel here.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 23: Josh Smillie of Victoria Metro handballs during the Marsh AFL National Championships match between U18 Boys Western Australia and Victoria Metro at Optus Stadium on June 23, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/AFL Photos/via Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

Ultimate Draft Guide: How Dees’ dual picks can land superstars

Melbourne has two of the top 10 picks in one of the strongest drafts in history. Here’s who they’d be looking to bring in to help rise back into finals contention.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 14: Isaac Kako of Victoria Metro celebrates kicking a goal during the 2024 Marsh AFL Championships U18 Boys match between Victoria Metro and Victoria Country at Marvel Stadium on July 14, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos)

‘You’ve got to give it back’: Kako’s plan to become Dons’ wizard

Nick Watson and Jack Ginnivan ruffled plenty of feathers with their ‘Hokball’ energy this year. And, if Isaac Kako has his way, he’ll be doing the same thing for Essendon.

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Eight out of 24: Who will be part of Tigers’ historic draft haul?

Richmond boasts an incredible draft hand — eight of the first 24 selections in this year’s ‘super draft’. Draft expert CHRIS CAVANAGH details who the Tigers could pick to kickstart their rebuild.

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Koroit's Finn O'Sullivan is on the right path to an AFL career after taking out the Kevin Sheehan Medal for the best player at the under-16 national championships. PHOTO: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos.

The injury-hit junior gun Blues might up-end draft for

Carlton is eyeing West Coast’s pick 3 to nab a midfielder considered a complete package despite a year ravaged by injuries. Here’s why recruiters are so excited.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Zeke Uwland of Team Sloane marks the ball during the Marsh AFL National Futures Boys match between Team Heppell and Team Sloane at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on September 28, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Draft Intel: Why 2025 picks are up for trade, speed freak’s secret

There is a reason why so many clubs are putting their 2025 first-round picks on the table during this trade period. Plus, the draft bolters and the hot prospect you would “pay to go and watch.”

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 04: Harvey Langford (Victoria Country - Dandenong Stingrays) in action during the 2km time trial during the Telstra AFL National Draft Combine Day 1 at the AIA Centre on October 04, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Inside AFL’s draft combine: See the standouts, surprise packet

Draft hopefuls for both the AFL and AFLW were put to the test at this year’s combine, with one Victorian key forward producing a stunning 20m sprint. See the results and more here.

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21/8/24. Former Carlton AFL footballer Scott Camporeale with his twin boys and rising footy stars, Glenelg's Ben and Lucas. Ben, Scott and LucasPicture: Keryn Stevens

Blues to officially nominate father-son twins ahead of draft

Get excited, Carlton fans! Scott Camporeale’s twin sons are bound for the Navy Blues as the club prepares to nominate the pair as father-son selections for November’s draft.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - June 30: Sid Draper of South Australia and Adrian Cole of Victoria Metro during the 2024 Marsh AFL Championships U18 Boys match between South Australia and Victoria Metro at Alberton Oval on June 30, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

SA’s top prospect rubbishes Crows draft rumour

South Australia’s leading draft prospect Sid Draper has denied reports he is reluctant to be traded to Adelaide and revealed a message of support he received from a star Crow.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 13: Harvey Langford of the AFL Academy in action during the 2024 AFL Academy match between the Marsh AFL National Academy Boys and Coburg Lions at Ikon Park on April 13, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Pick 1 contenders: The unique draftee dreaming of Tigers

He grew up a Tiger fan and idolised Dustin Martin. So it’s little wonder Harvey Langford loves the idea of being a Richmond player. Could he be pick No.1? See profiles of the contenders here.

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