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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 - MARCH 30: Dan Houston of the Power and Alex Neal-Bullen of the Demons and Ollie Wines of the Power during the 2024 AFL Round 03 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Melbourne Demons at Adelaide Oval on March 30, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Draft bonanza Port could get in bumper Houston trade

Port Adelaide star Dan Houston has shown interest in returning home to Victoria – and the clubs are set to line up. But he won’t come cheap. Here’s what the Power could ask for in return.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 29: Rory Lobb of the Bulldogs marks the ball during the round 16 AFL match between North Melbourne Kangaroos and Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium, on June 29, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Change of heart? Lobb revival leaves Dogs in awkward spot

Rory Lobb’s stunning career revival in defence has left Westerm Bulldogs in an awkward position as they maintain a strong interest in one of the best key backmen on the market.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 21: Harry McKay of the Blues is helped to his feet after a heavy collision during the round 19 AFL match between Carlton Blues and North Melbourne Kangaroos at Marvel Stadium, on July 21, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

AFLPA backs doctors’ ‘concerns’ around on-field HIAs

The powerful AFLPA has acknowledged the significant difficulties facing doctors when required to assess possible concussions of players on the field and during play, backing their calls for change.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 26: Matt Crouch of the Crows and Tim Kelly of the Eagles during the 2024 AFL Round 11 match between Kuwarna (Adelaide Crows) and Waalitj Marawar (West Coast Eagles) at Adelaide Oval on May 26, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Season over? Star Crow in mix for stunning return

Matt Crouch is in the frame for a stunning return to Adelaide’s senior team only a week after the club thought his season was over.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 20: Dion Prestia of the Tigers tries to tackle Zak Butters of the Power during the 2024 AFL Round 19 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Richmond Tigers at Adelaide Oval on July 20, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Butters to fight fine after record-breaking sanction

Zak Butters is looking to challenge his unwanted record as the most-fined player in the competition’s history, taking his case to the tribunal.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 13: Harrison Petty of the Demons warms up during the round 18 AFL match between Melbourne Demons and Essendon Bombers at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on July 13, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

Petty turns down Crows interest to re-sign at Dees

Melbourne’s Harrison Petty has secured a pay rise to stay at Melbourne after speculation over previous summers he would find his way back to Adelaide.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 21: Alex Pearce of the Dockers walks from the team huddle with ice on his left forearm at the three quarter time break during the round 19 AFL match between Fremantle Dockers and Melbourne Demons at Optus Stadium, on July 21, 2024, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Longmuir ‘nervous’ on Pearce’s arm as Tigers cop another blow

Tigers coach Adem Yze says he doesn’t care what people think of their handling of Dustin Martin, as another key name was added to Richmond’s injury list after their loss to the Power.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 05: Jack Scrimshaw of the Hawks celebrates after the final siren during the 2024 AFL Round 08 match between the Western Bulldogs and the Hawthorn Hawks at Marvel Stadium on May 05, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

The unsung hero behind Hawks’ miserly defence

Hawthorn are on the rise and a big reason why is their back six. GLENN McFARLANE chats with one of their guns, and JAY CLARK looks at the numbers behind their miserly defence.

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JULY 06: Connor Macdonald of the Hawks breaks a tackle attempt from Zach Tuohy of the Cats during the round 17 AFL match between Geelong Cats and Hawthorn Hawks at GMHBA Stadium, on July 06, 2024, in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Players’ association slams tribunal process, Dillon doubles down

The AFLPA has commented on tribunal matters for the third time in its history, slamming the suspension of Toby Bedford and Charlie Cameron, saying the league is placing unreasonable expectations on players.

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Coach Alastair Clarkson is leaving the club and handing it over to Sam Mitchell. Presser at Waverley Park. Picture: Tony Gough

The Mitch Switch: Inside story on Hawks’ succession plan

The departure of Alastair Clarkson from Hawthorn was both inevitable and painstaking. Tormented by Covid-19 hubs and one last failed push at a flag before the wheels fell off, JAY CLARK goes inside the exit of the club’s most successful coach.

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