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TRADING AND DRAFTING

The Superdraft, 15 years later

Chosen ones: Luke Ball, Chris Judd and Luke Hodge, the top three draft picks from the 2001 Superdraft, 15 years on.

Ahead of this week's launch of Superdraft 2001 - a four-part podcast celebrating the 2001 draft 15 years on - Emma Quayle explains why it produced such a special group of players.

From Africa via Darwin and Glasgow

Going places fast: Tony Olango

It was early this year that a young African man in Darwin took his own life. With the community reeling, Tony Olango and Pat Taban - also a promising Northern Territory footballer - took it upon themselves to hold the mourners together.

Everitt one of six Blues delisted

Andrejs Everitt could yet end up at a fourth AFL club.

The cleanout has continued at Carlton with utility Andrejs Everitt one of six players delisted on Tuesday.

Hawks put sport as business over loyalty

Sam Mitchell (left) and Jordan Lewis (front centre) are two of six Hawks to make the cut.

Sally is a friend of mine. She is a smart woman, tertiary educated and has a deep love of sport. She has grown up in it and understands it. She is passionate about Hawthorn a club for whom she holds a love that might even outshine that for her four children. Almost.

Ultimate Footy: Top 10 trades

New Demon Jordan Lewis is an elite fantasy scorer by any measure.

Whether it's a star moving clubs in search of a flag, a fringe player looking for more opportunity, or a veteran "pushed", we count down the top 10 player moves this off season.

Bulldogs' late bid for Deledio

New direction: Ex-Tiger-now-Giant Brett Deledio

The Western Bulldogs' last-minute push for Brett Deledio came about after it became apparent that the star Tiger could be headed for the already formidable Greater Western Sydney.

Emma Quayle profiles 100+ potential draftees

Peter Wright, Brett Eddy and  Lachlan Weller

The AFL Combine has come and gone. AFL clubs and recruiters are now poring over the results of testing as they weigh up who they will pick in November's AFL national draft. Emma Quayle has profiled more than 100 players who are in the mix to join an AFL club