Queenscliff boy Clark the answer to Cats’ $1.6 million draft question
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Queenscliff boy Clark the answer to Cats’ $1.6 million draft question

The Cats had one player in mind when they traded for pick seven - Jhye Clark,a natural successor in playing style to Joel Selwood.

  • byMichael Gleeson

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Giants anoint ‘little fish’ Cadman as dux of 2022 AFL draft class
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Giants anoint ‘little fish’ Cadman as dux of 2022 AFL draft class

Aaron Cadman is this year’s No.1 draft pick,joining the Giants in a widely expected move since they secured the top selection in the trade period.

  • byMarc McGowan
The politics and the Booker-winning author behind Tasmania’s AFL stadium divide
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The politics and the Booker-winning author behind Tasmania’s AFL stadium divide

Richard Flanagan is not alone in his opposition to a new stadium at Macquarie Point,with prominent and influential politician Andrew Wilkie in his corner along with the state ALP and the Greens.

  • byPeter Ryan
AFL to change substitute rule;Henry to work on consistency,mentality at Cats
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AFL to change substitute rule;Henry to work on consistency,mentality at Cats

The Cats unveiled their three trade-period recruits on Monday,with a former Magpie detailing one area of his game he needs to work on. This came as the AFL confirmed the medical substitute would almost certainly be axed,replaced by a tactical sub for season 2023.

  • byJon Pierik
Power play:Craig ‘Ned’ Kelly tipped to become Collingwood CEO

Power play:Craig ‘Ned’ Kelly tipped to become Collingwood CEO

The AFL powerbroker,player agent and 1990 premiership player is expected to make the huge move in the new year.

  • byJake Niall andMichael Gleeson
Ultimate AFL draft preview:Your guide to what every club needs
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Ultimate AFL draft preview:Your guide to what every club needs

The AFL draft is only days away,and we have worked the phones to find out who might be picked. Here’s your complete guide to all 18 clubs.

  • byMarc McGowan
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‘Flip the switch’:White-line fever adds fuel to Demon’s fire for premiership redemption

‘Flip the switch’:White-line fever adds fuel to Demon’s fire for premiership redemption

Melbourne’s gun midfielder Olivia Purcell is a self-proclaimed introvert. But on the field,she has white-line fever like no other and the chance for grand final redemption has added fuel to the fire.

  • byMarnie Vinall
‘I’m not going to go easy on him’:The best buds headed for the AFL with a rocket

‘I’m not going to go easy on him’:The best buds headed for the AFL with a rocket

AFL draft prospects George Wardlaw and Eilijah Tsatas are best friends sharing the spotlight as top-five contenders at this year’s AFL draft.

  • byCarla Jaeger
‘Out there to shut her down’:Lions wary of the Tayla Harris threat

‘Out there to shut her down’:Lions wary of the Tayla Harris threat

Tayla Harris shapes as the key for Melbourne in their dream of securing an inaugural AFLW premiership,but the star ruck-forward doesn’t feel burdened by her lack of premiership success.

  • byMarnie Vinall
Conti recognised by peers as MVP;Garner ‘a bit unlucky’ in W Award voting
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Conti recognised by peers as MVP;Garner ‘a bit unlucky’ in W Award voting

Richmond midfielder Monique Conti has been named as the youngest winner of the AFLW players’ most valuable player award.

  • byCarla Jaeger
AFL boss Gillon McLachlan sets departure date

AFL boss Gillon McLachlan sets departure date

AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan will remain in the top job until round five next season as the league continues its search for his replacement.

  • byPeter Ryan