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Dean Bilton
Dean Bilton joined ABC News in 2013, and has worked a reporter, producer and writer since. He has spent most of that time covering sport, writing extensively about cricket, AFL, golf and football. Follow him on Twitter at @Dean_Bilton.
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How did your club fare at the AFL draft? Every team's haul analysed
The AFL draft has been completed, with all 18 clubs adding to their lists with players they hope will be stars of the future. Here's who your club selected and what it means for your team.
AFL draft wraps up with some shock sliders and mature-age surprises
West Coast made it a Reid double, selecting key forward Archer Reid with the first pick on the second night of the AFL draft. See every pick made from round two onwards.
West Coast Eagles take Harley Reid with first pick in AFL draft — see all the first round selections
The West Coast Eagles take Harley Reid with the number one pick in the AFL draft on a long opening night of high drama. Look back at how it unfolded — and get the lowdown on every first-round pick — in our live blog.
AFL draft club by club: Every team's picks and potential targets
With the AFL draft just around the corner, see which picks each club has to work with and the players they could select.
AFL draft top 30 — ranking the best prospects set to take the league by storm
The 2023 AFL draft is just around the corner, and a new crop of young guns are ready to make their mark at your club. Here are our rankings of the 30 best talents set to be drafted this year.
Bombers and Port seal deal in final minutes of trade period as fan favourite Magpie joins AFL rivals
Essendon and Port Adelaide beat the clock to secure a trade for Brandon Zerk-Thatcher and Xavier Duursma, while Jack Ginnivan seals a surprise move to Hawthorn on AFL trade period deadline day.
Pies premiership favourite eyes Hawks switch, multi-club deal breaks AFL trade logjam
A deadline day move for Jack Ginnivan could be on the cards with Hawthorn waiting in the wings, while Paddy Dow and Nick Coffield secure deals late in the penultimate day of the AFL trade period.
Pies lock in Schultz, Saints snatch Henry as Freo's trade period exodus continues
Lachie Schultz and Liam Henry secure moves away from Fremantle as the final few days of the AFL trade period see clubs race the clock to get some high-profile deals done.
Bombers land big free agency fish, triple-premiership forward requests trade to Hawks
Jade Gresham's move to Essendon is competed hours before the free agency deadline, while Jack Gunston shocks Brisbane by requesting a move back to Hawthorn.
Demons confirm Oliver hospitalised after 'medical episode', AFL clubs struggle with trade period stalemates
Melbourne says Clayton Oliver is recovering well after being hospitalised following a 'medical episode', while clubs struggle to reach agreements on a tense fourth day of the AFL trade period.
Swans complete swoops for Adams and Grundy, massive four-club deal to shake up trade period
Sydney gets its men by securing trades for ruck Brodie Grundy and midfielder Taylor Adams, while a big four-club deal has shaken up AFL trade period.
AFL's bombshell McKay decision, Freo make strong Schultz stance and Bulldogs snatch up premiership Demon
A free agency decision on Ben McKay could shape the AFL trade period, while Fremantle make their stance on a Lachie Schultz trade clear and the Western Bulldogs pick up James Harmes.
Bombers make their McKay move and lock in Goldstein, Schultz stuns Freo with trade request
The Ben McKay saga continues without conclusion on the opening day of AFL trade period, while Essendon eye more big-name recruits and Lachie Schultz requests a move to Collingwood.
Ben McKay, Brodie Grundy and Harley Reid — the AFL's off-season drama is about to explode
As Collingwood celebrate premiership glory, the AFL's trade period gives 17 other clubs their first step towards taking the crown. Get up to speed on what deals are in the works ahead of a potentially busy few weeks.
Analysis
analysis:You may never let yourself love Collingwood, but this special Magpies team deserves your respect
Hating Collingwood is in the blood of so many footy fans, but if you were ever able to take a step back and admire the Magpies' journey you were treated to something truly special.
Magpies pip Lions in AFL grand final classic as Hill claims Norm Smith Medal in stellar display
With the pulsating season decider going down to the final moments, Collingwood emerges triumphant against the Brisbane Lions at the MCG to capture its 16th premiership.
Neale wins his second Brownlow, edging Bontempelli, Daicos in thrilling count
Brisbane's Lachie Neale wins his second Brownlow Medal, capping a stellar season by edging Collingwood's Nick Daicos and Western Bulldogs' Marcus Bontempelli in a thrilling count.
Five quick hits — An unlikely hero ignites the Lions as a superstar Blue produces another finals misfire
The grand final awaits the Brisbane Lions after a preliminary final victory over Carlton that was inspired by an unheralded young defender and a unique star recruit. Here are five quick hits.
Brisbane Lions through to AFL grand final after beating Carlton by 16 points
The Brisbane Lions are into the AFL grand final for the first time in 19 years after a 16-point win over Carlton in their preliminary final.
Five quick hits — A maligned Collingwood superstar dominates, but an injury hits the Pies at the wrong time
The Pies are through to the grand final after a stellar Jordan De Goey performance headlined an amazing victory over the Giants — but it's not all good news for Collingwood. Here are five quick hits.
Collingwood into the grand final after incredible one-point prelim win over GWS
The Magpies emerge victorious after a preliminary final for the ages, beating the Giants by a single point in front of more than 97,000 fans at the MCG.
Giants march on to preliminary final after ending Port Adelaide's season
GWS are through to the fourth preliminary final in the club's history following a brilliant semifinal win over the Power in Adelaide.
Five quick hits — A Sam Walsh masterclass, a Max Gawn blunder and the play that rocked the MCG
Carlton are through to a preliminary final, but the final result and two-point margin only tell half the story on a remarkable night. Here are five quick hits.
Acres goal in dying seconds delivers Blues victory over Demons in heartstopping semifinal
Carlton is through to the preliminary final for the first time in nearly a quarter of a century, after a win over Melbourne in their semifinal.
Analysis
analysis:AFL Round-Up: Two favourites stake their flag claims, but beware a pair of finals dark horses
Two clear premiership favourites emerge from the first weekend of AFL finals, but a pair of dark horses suddenly loom as a threat to be feared. We digest a huge weekend of finals footy.