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Hardwick defends northern academies against Lyon's AFL draft criticism
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick defended northern academies Friday, rebuking St Kilda's Ross Lyon's criticism of the AFL draft system. The league confirmed immediate changes affecting father-son and academy prospects ahead of the 2026 draft, prompting backlash from Carlton and Port Adelaide. Hardwick argued academies grow the game and talent pool, calling the changes progressive rather than compromised.
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