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Hardwick fires back at Lyon's 'compromised draft' call
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick defended northern academies Friday, rejecting St Kilda counterpart Ross Lyon's criticism of the AFL draft as "compromised." Hardwick argued the academies drive game growth in Queensland, while the AFL confirmed draft changes restricting academy access take effect immediately for the 2026 draft. Carlton and Port Adelaide opposed the timing, citing elite father-son prospects available.
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