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Jay Clark is a leading AFL reporter for News Corp and CODE Sports, based in Melbourne. For almost 20 years, he has helped set the football agenda with his breaking news, deep-dive feature writing and issues-based reporting. He is a trusted voice on the biggest stories in the AFL.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUG 11: Liam Jones of the Bulldogs during the 2024 AFL Round 22 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Western Bulldogs at Adelaide Oval on August 11, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Jones hit with monster blow as Dogs’ injuries mount

The injury news keeps getting worse and worse for the Western Bulldogs, with a massive blow dealt to its defensive stocks after key pillar Liam Jones learned the extent of his hamstring strain.

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MELBOURNE , AUSTRALIA. May 4, 2024. AFL Round 8. . Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn at Marvel Stadium. Bulldog Adam Treloar after todays loss to Hawthorn . Pic: Michael Klein

The blow that puts pressure on Bevo and his big dilemma

The Western Bulldogs have been dealt another pre-season blow, with star midfielder Adam Treloar ruled out for an extended period. With Jack Macrae gone, who steps up in his absence?

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JULY 20: Jamarra Ugle-Hagan of the Bulldogs celebrates kicking a goal during the round 19 AFL match between Geelong Cats and Western Bulldogs at GMHBA Stadium, on July 20, 2024, in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Questions over Jamarra open door for Bulldogs round 1 bolter

With doubts over Jamarra Ugle-Hagan’s early 2025 season status growing, a mature-age Bulldogs recruit has put himself into the mix for a stunning debut against the Kangaroos.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 12: Christian Petracca and Jack Viney of the Demons celebrate winning the round 13 AFL match between Melbourne Demons and Collingwood Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on June 12, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Dees star reveals ‘robust discussions’ after turmoil of 2024

Melbourne star Jack Viney says the problems faced by the club in 2024 should be a thing of the past after a pre-season that prioritised player connection and team bonding.

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MELBOURNE. 26/06/2022.. AFL Round 15 . Collingwood vs GWS Giants at the MCG. GWS assistant coach James Hird pre game . Photo by Michael Klein

Hird’s role in quest for new Dees CEO revealed

Despite only just taking up a position at Port Melbourne, James Hird has found himself involved in the process for the choosing of the next CEO at the Demons.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 04: Zach Merrett of the Bombers warms up during the round 21 AFL match between Essendon Bombers and Fremantle Dockers at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on August 04, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Martin Keep/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Essendon moves to safeguard superstar skipper from raiders

After a reported heavy push from rivals to lure Zach Merrett out of Essendon, the Bombers have moved swiftly to ensure their captain won’t be going anywhere soon.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 07: Sam Power, Western Bulldogs General Manager of List and Recruiting speaks during the 2024 Continental Tyres AFL Trade Period at Marvel Stadium on October 07, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Time running out for Jamarra as Dogs eye big front-office call

Two months after Chris Grant stepped away from his role as Western Bulldogs footy boss, a frontrunner to replace him has emerged. Plus, the latest on young star Jamarra Ugle-Hagan.

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USA's Ben Shelton celebrates victory over Italy's Lorenzo Sonego after their men's singles quarter-final match on day eleven of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 22, 2025. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

‘Embarrassing’: US star lashes Aus Open broadcasters

The broadcasters of the Australian Open are again under fire, and this time it’s an American star taking aim, declaring the players have been disrespected by both the broadcast and on-court interviewers.

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Tom Edwards. Picture: Swan Districts / TheWest

SSP latest: Dons give WAFL gun a shot, Saints lock in Marshall help

Essendon are looking at adding a mature-age recruit who will play for the club in a practice match next month. Plus the Saints have brought in a new ruckman to aid Rowan Marshall in 2025.

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2022 AFL Football Round 19 - Western Bulldogs V Melbourne Demons at Marvel Stadium. Bailey Smith of the Bulldogs, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan of the Bulldogs celebrate on the siren. Picture: Mark Stewart

Baz, now Jamarra: The Bulldogs have been here before…

There’s another delicate problem at hand for one of the Western Bulldogs’ biggest stars. It’s unfortunately a familiar tale for the club, writes JAY CLARK.

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