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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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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 14: Chris Fagan, Senior Coach of the Lions looks on during the AFL First Semi Final match between GWS Giants and Brisbane Lions at ENGIE Stadium, on September 14, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Fagan impact hailed as Lions look to lock down coach until 2026

Brisbane Lions are poised to extend Chris Fagan’s tenure as one of the club’s veterans hailed this season as the best coaching performance of near-decade at the helm.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 13: Ken Hinkley, Senior Coach of the Power walks off the ground after the AFL Second Semi Final match between Port Adelaide Power and Hawthorn Hawks at Adelaide Oval, on September 13, 2024, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

‘Got to grow up’: Ginni speaks amid Mitchell, Ken’s frosty silence

Sam Mitchell has reflected on the ugly end to his side’s semi-final loss during which Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley clashed with Hawks players.

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Levi Ashcroft trains with the Brisbane Lions after formally confirming his desire to join the club as a father-son selection at the upcoming AFL national draft.

Draft Intel: 10 players to watch in Coates Talent League decider

Brisbane Lions father-son prospect Levi Ashcroft is vying for a historic feat as he prepares to lead the Sandringham Dragons to another Grand Final. But he’s not the only top draft prospect who will be in action.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 13: Todd Marshall of the Power on the bench while Club Dr's disuss his recent test during the 2024 AFL Second Semi Final match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Hawthorn Hawks at Adelaide Oval on September 13, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Marshall cleared last night – but career under a cloud today

Despite returning to the field on Friday night, Port Adelaide forward Todd Marshall has entered concussion protocols after copping yet another head knock.

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James Sicily breaks silence on Ken Hinkley stoush

Please explain: Sicily doubles down as AFL puts heat on Ken

Hawthorn skipper James Sicily has spoken out about last night’s heated exchange with Power coach Ken Hinkley – an incident that has now drawn an official ‘please explain’ from the AFL.

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Player ratings: The other Swans who helped steal epic final

Isaac Heeney was the star at the SCG on Saturday and he had plenty of help as the Swans came storming home in an all-time classic. But it wasn’t all pretty. Every player rated.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 02: Todd Marshall of the Power celebrates a goal during the round eight AFL match between Adelaide Crows and Port Adelaide Power at Adelaide Oval, on May 02, 2024, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Teams: Port make Marshall call, Cats stun with ruck choice

Ken Hinkley is trying to ignore the pressure of another top-four finish, as the Power make their choice between Charlie Dixon and Todd Marshall.

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Ultimate draft guide: Your club’s picks, needs, potential targets

Where does your club sit ahead of November’s 2024 AFL draft? Our experts have taken a close look at the players every club could be taking in our ultimate draft guide.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 25: Ross Lyon, Senior Coach of the Saints addresses his players during the 2024 AFL Round 24 match between the Carlton Blues and the St Kilda Saints at Marvel Stadium on August 25, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

What middling Saints must do to bridge the gap

In December, Ross Lyon scoffed at suggestions the Saints would miss finals. Fast forward nine months and St Kilda is still wallowing, and is in danger of doing so for another 12 months.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 21: Oliver Dempsey of the Cats celebrates kicking a goal during the round 15 AFL match between Carlton Blues and Geelong Cats at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on June 21, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Dempsey, then who? Every Rising Star nominee profiled

Oliver Dempsey headlines a red-hot field in the running for this year’s Rising Star award — minus two big names who were suspended. See every nominee and their stats here.

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