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Larissa Nicholson

Larissa Nicholson is a journalist at The Age.

Sporting pedigree: Geelong's new recruit Brandan Parfitt (second from right) is a relative of Olympic gold medal-winner ...

New Cat Parfitt to wear Bartel's No.3

New Cat Brandan Parfitt will be working hard over the summer, hoping to create his own success story wearing recently-retired great Jimmy Bartel's famous No.3.

Dream come true: McGrath with his new coach, John Worsfold.

Bombers cash in on number one pick

Essendon has not wasted time in cashing in on its number one draft pick, on Saturday encouraging fans to bid for hats bearing the 18-year-old's autograph.