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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 - SEPTEMBER 11: Bailey Smith of the Bulldogs celebrates a goal during the 2021 AFL Second Preliminary Final match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Western Bulldogs at Adelaide Oval on September 11, 2021 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Revealed: Geelong’s grand plan to unleash Bazball

Publicly, Geelong says Bailey Smith hasn’t nominated the club as his next AFL home. But as JAY CLARK reports, the Cats already have grand plans for Smith to spearhead their next era.

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Jason McCartney and Tom Papley come together. Picture: Channel 7

McCartney slapped with mammoth fine after ‘unacceptable’ clash

The AFL has slapped GWS’ Jason McCartney with a mammoth fine after an ‘unacceptable’ confrontation with Tom Papley in the Swans’ heated win over the Giants.

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MELBOURNE. 18/11/2021. Melbourne Demons Cup Tour Launch at the MCG. MÃMelbourne CEO Gary Pert with the Premiership Cup Photo by Michael Klein.

Revealed: The panel which will oversee Dees’ review after backflip

After rejecting the need for a full-scale review of the club all through 2024, Melbourne has backflipped. JAY CLARK reveals the three men who’ll conduct the sweeping review.

AFL

AFL Rich 100: LDU on track to be one of footy’s highest-paid

This year’s AFL Rich 100 reveals the highest-paid players in footy. But with a few bumper contracts in the works, there’s set to be big shake-up across the league.

AFL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 12: Steven King interim coach of the Suns looks on during the round 22 AFL match between Sydney Swans and Gold Coast Suns at Sydney Cricket Ground on August 12, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Cats’ midfield masterclass edges King closer to senior coaching gig

West Coast’s coaching search is down to four, and one of them just made an almighty impression by orchestrating a midfield masterclass for Geelong in their finals win.

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MELBOURNE , AUSTRALIA. April 13, 2024. AFL. Round 5. Carlton vs Adelaide at Marvel Stadium. Mark Keane of the Crows . Pic: Michael Klein

Moneyball: Crows put dent in Pies’ plans to poach key defender

The Pies have been hopeful of poaching Mark Keane away from the Crows in order to make the move to Melbourne, but it may not be as straightforward as they first thought.

West Coast

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 23: Melbourne assistant coach Andrew McQualter looks on before during the round 24 AFL match between Melbourne Demons and Collingwood Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on August 23, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Lions boss out of running for Eagles job, ex-Tigers coach firms

After previously showing interest in Lions football manager Danny Daly as their next senior coach, West Coast have outlined a different role for him, as an ex-Tigers interim coach firms.

Lions

Fagan ‘not unrealistic’ on future as premiership expectation builds

Lions coach Chris Fagan says he would walk away if he felt he was not the man to guide Brisbane to an elusive premiership, as the club attempts to take the long road to glory in September.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 23: Simon Goodwin, Senior Coach of the Demons embraces Kysaiah Pickett of the Demons after the round 24 AFL match between Melbourne Demons and Collingwood Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on August 23, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

How Dees plan on avoiding board disaster, Kozzy Pickett latest

Melbourne could be making a change to the club’s presidency, but want to avoid the process getting ugly. Plus the latest on Kysaiah Pickett.

Lions

‘We may as well dance’: Fagan on his GF regret, Lions’ brotherhood

It wasn’t a grand final hangover, but Chris Fagan knew something had to change at Brisbane in the middle of the season. It was time to dance. Fagan goes one-on-one with JAY CLARK.

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