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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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Giants Nick Haynes attempts to mark during the Round 14 AFL match between the GWS Giants and Western Bulldogs at Giants Stadium on 18th June, 2022. Photo by Phil Hillyard (Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - **NO ON SALES** - Â©Phil Hillyard )

Moneyball: Which Vic clubs could be in mix for Giant?

Long linked with a move to Victoria, this could finally be the year Nick Haynes moves on from GWS. We reveal two clubs who could be interested in luring the Giants defender south.

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Sydney's Paddy McCartin after a head knock during the AFL Round 4 match between the Sydney Swans and Port Adelaide Power at the SCG on April 8, 2023. Photo by Phil Hillyard(Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - **NO ON SALES** - Â©Phil Hillyard )

Huge player payouts trigger new concussion crisis for AFL

Seven-figure wins for former AFL players forced to retire due to concussion have prompted a major insurance firm to ditch head trauma cover, prompting fears across the league.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUG 03: Jordan De Goey of the Magpies is seen on the bench after being subbed out of the game during the 2024 AFL Round 21 match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Carlton Blues at The Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 03, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

De Goey ruled out for season, Blues sweat on Cerra

Collingwood will have to cope without Jordan De Goey for the rest of the season – while the Blues are sweating on the fitness of Adam Cerra.

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NOTE MUST CREDIT PHOTOGRAPHER , Collingwood stalwart Scott Pendlebury with wife Alex and children Darcy and Jax ahead of his 400th AFL match. Picture: James J Robinson -

The people, person and player behind ‘special’ Scott’s milestone

Scott Pendlebury will tonight become just the sixth person in VFL/AFL history to play 400 games. But how did he get here? Through the eyes of those who know him best, this is how the kid who was ‘built different’ truly made it – and what it means.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 14: Isaac Kako of Victoria Metro celebrates kicking a goal during the 2024 Marsh AFL Championships U18 Boys match between Victoria Metro and Victoria Country at Marvel Stadium on July 14, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos)

Explained: Big winners, losers from AFL Draft bidding overhaul

The AFL’s draft bidding overhaul has been unveiled — and it’s bad news for a host of clubs. JAY CLARK breaks down the winners and losers.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 28: Rory Lobb of the Bulldogs kicks the ball during the 2024 AFL Round 20 match between the Sydney Swans and the Western Bulldogs at The Sydney Cricket Ground on July 28, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

How Lobb’s move back shapes his future

Rory Lobb’s move to defense has reinvigorated his career at the Western Bulldogs. Here’s how it could shape the rest of his career, as the trade winds circulate.

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Sam Mitchell of the Eagles is seen pointing during the Round 1 AFL match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and West Coast Eagles at Etihad Stadium in Melbourne, Sunday, March 26, 2017. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Trade stunner pays off for Hawks almost a decade later

Sam Mitchell’s move to West Coast stunned the trade period in 2016. Almost a decade on, Hawthorn could be poised to reap an unexpected reward because of it.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 28: Jack Ginnivan of the Hawks celebrates a goal with Dylan Moore during the 2024 AFL Round 20 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Hawthorn Hawks at Adelaide Oval on July 28, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Back on Broadway: Hawks set for big prime time boost in 2025

Hawthorn haven’t hosted a Friday night match in over five years, but that’s set to change next season. JAY CLARK has the details, plus the club set for fewer prime time games.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 20: Jamie Elliott of the Magpies looks on during the round 19 AFL match between Hawthorn Hawks and Collingwood Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 20, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

‘Would rather break my leg’: Elliott reveals extent of horror foot injury

Jamie Elliott missed a significant chunk of the season with a foot injury which confounded doctors. He tells JAY CLARK about how serious it was and what happened.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 12: Bailey Smith of the Bulldogs gicves the thumbs up during the 2024 AFL Round 05 match between the Western Bulldogs and the Essendon Bombers at Marvel Stadium on April 12, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Trade bait? Why Smith won’t be in Bulldogs’ finals plans

The Bulldogs look on the march towards September, but don’t count on Bailey Smith joining the charge, with the star likely to be kept on ice for the sake of his trade value.

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