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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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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 27: Oliver Greeves of the AFL National Academy handballs during the Marsh AFL National Academy Boys match between Australia U18 and Coburg VFL at Whitten Oval on April 27, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Every pick: Big names left waiting on draft’s emotional second night

60 young guns have officially realised their AFL dreams, while some others were left to wait until Friday’s rookie draft. But a glimmer of hope remains after a night filled with bolters.

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Club by club night two

Late mail on every club’s picks and plans for night two of the draft

Twenty five young guns found their AFL homes on night one of the draft, but what will happen on night two? Here’s the late mail on what every club is planning to do with its remaining picks.

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WARNING WARNINGÃ. EMBARGOED UNTIL MONDAY NOVEMBER 17TH. PLEASE CONTACT HERALDSUN SPORTS AND OR PICDESK BEFORE USINGÃ THANKUÃ. NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. November 12th. No.1 Draft Prospect Willem Duursma in his home town of Foster, Gippsland. before nest weeks draft. Picture: Michael Klein

‘Dance has helped him’: No.1 pick’s secret on-field weapon

No.1 draft pick Willem Duursma grew up playing footy and basketball – and starring in small town musicals. See the remarkable story behind the AFL’s next big thing.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 19: First round picks (Top Row L-R) Cameron Nairn of the Hawks, Sullivan Robey of the Bombers, Cooper Duff-Tytler of the Eagles, Xavier Taylor of the Demons, Jacob Farrow of the Bombers, Dylan Patterson of the Suns, Willem Duursma of the Eagles (C) (Bottom Row L-R) Sam Grlj of the Tigers, Daniel Annable of the Lions, Lachy Dovaston of the Kangaroos, Zeke Uwland of the Suns, Harry Dean of the Blues, Sam Cumming of the Tigers, Latrelle Pickett of the Demons and Dyson Sharp of the Bombers pose during the 2025 Telstra AFL Draft at Marvel Stadium on November 19th, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Every pick: Tears, a Tiger surprise and one wild celebration

A draft-shaping top 10 surprise, special family moments, teenage tears and emotional group celebrations, the first night of the AFL Draft had it all. See every pick, all the action as it happened.

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Ultimate AFL Draft guide 2025

Late mail: What every club is plotting ahead of the draft

The 2025 AFL Draft is only hours away, and we’ve got the latest intel on what every club is thinking as we head towards the start of the draft.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 20: Sullivan Robey of the Eastern Ranges celebrates with teammates after the Ranges won the Coates Talent League Boys Grand Final between Eastern Ranges and Sandringham Dragons at Ikon Park on September 20, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Is the Robey hype real? Your last minute draft questions answered

Who rises, who falls and who will throw tonight’s first round of the AFL Draft into chaos? Our experts have their say on who goes where — and answer your last minute questions.

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Where will the bids come for stars?

Every pick, bid, trade in the first two rounds of the draft predicted

Who goes where in this week’s draft? Where do the bids happen? Which trades turn the count on its head? Chris Cavanagh unpacks the first two rounds of the draft.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 29: Harry Dean of Victoria Country in action during the 2025 Marsh AFL National Championships U18 Boys match between Victoria Country and South Australia at Marvel Stadium on June 29, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Rob Lawson/AFL Photos)

Rivals plot top pick heists as Blues brace for the worst

The Blues are expecting the worst on a bid for Harry Dean, with rivals set to swoop on their prized picks 9 and 11. See the details on the agreed bids.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. November 15th. CDG Sports Management hosted its annual pre-draft training session, inviting all 18 clubs to watch the CDG draft prospects train ahead of the draft. Ã. Harry Kyle . Picture: Michael Klein

The first-round bolter who has only played 60 games of footy

Harry Kyle has only played some 60 games of Aussie rules in his lift after crossing from rugby union, but recruiters might have seen enough to take a punt in the first round. Here’s why.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 13: Archie Ludowyke of the AFL National Academy celebrates kicking a goal during the Marsh AFL National Academy Boys match between Australia U18 and Richmond VFL at RSEA Park on April 13, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Draft Intel: Four best smokeys, tall in Pies’ sights, potential WA ‘steal’

Over a dozen prospects will be at Marvel Stadium on draft night, but several under-the-radar players could prove the steals of this year’s pool, including a captain of a state team.

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