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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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Banned Essendon players are allowed back at the club from Wednesday. Dyson Heppell returns to Essendon Football Club. Picture: Kylie Else

‘I don’t blame anyone’: Retiring Heppell on Dons’ darkest hour

Retiring Essendon champion Dyson Heppell was one of the public faces of the club’s supplements saga. He tells JAY CLARK about why he harbours no ill will to those involved.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 08: Jed Walter of the Suns and Rowan Marshall of the Saints compete for the ball during the 2024 AFL Round 13 match between the St Kilda Saints and the Gold Coast SUNS at Marvel Stadium on June 08, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Trade buzz: Marshall addresses shock rumours

St Kilda has spoken to Rowan Marshall after rumours began circulating that he could make a shock departure from the club. JAY CLARK has the latest on he’s staying or going.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos, OCTOBER 1, 2023. AIA Vitality Centre Oval - Collingwood Family Day where Collingwood players are presented to fans after winning the AFL Grand Final yesterday. (L-R) Daisy Robinson, Glen Cochrane (back), Sadie Robinson, Elsie Robinson, Riley Cochrane and Henry Robinson. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Josie Hayden

AFL fans to face unprecedented finals tickets squeeze

With some of the AFL’s biggest clubs in the frame to go deep into September, there is set to be an unprecedented rush for tickets. JAY CLARK examines the steps fans will likely have to go to.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 16: Sam Taylor of the Giants looks on at quarter-time during the round 14 AFL match between Greater Western Sydney Giants and Port Adelaide Power at ENGIE Stadium, on June 16, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Early mail: Giant’s next steps after ruptured testicle

Sam Taylor is set to meet with a specialist over a nasty injury to a testicle, while Zak Butters is learning to cope with more attention. Check out all the early mail here.

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What’s next, Crows? Crucial jewel in rebuild, targets left to chase

The Crows’ call to get Dan Curtin was a massive one for two reasons. Jay Clark breaks them down, plus the free agency targets left to chase and the building blocks Adelaide can rely on.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 10: Steven May of the Demons looks on during the 2024 AFL Round 13 match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Melbourne Demons at The Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 10, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

May learns fate after ‘embarrassing’ staging incident

Melbourne defender Steven May has learnt his fate after being cited for “excessive exaggeration of contact in an unsportsmanlike manner”. JAY CLARK has the details on what it means for the Demon.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIAÃ June 21 , 2024. AFL Round 15. Carlton vs Geelong at the MCG. Sam Walsh of the Blues gets tackled into the turf by Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats during the 1st qtr. . Pic: Michael Klein

Danger cops ban from MRO, tribunal hearing awaits

Patrick Dangerfield has been handed a suspension from the MRO, with Geelong set to take the ban to the AFL tribunal. JAY CLARK and GLENN MCFARLANE have details.

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The AFL launches the AFL Review Centre (ARC) and it will be in operation for Week One of the 2019 Toyota AFL Finals Series following a successful trial in Round 23 of the Premiership Season. Picture: Mark Stewart

Inside the imperfect ARC, the three hottest seats in the AFL

The hawk-eyes of the AFL Review Centre have about 60 seconds to decide – with an imperfect array of angles at their disposal – reviewed decisions. Step inside the ARC with JAY CLARK.

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Saturday, 1st April, 2023 - SANFL Showdown. Port Adelaide v Adelaide Crows at the Adelaide Oval. Jase Burgoyne of Port Adelaide. And Matthew Wright of the Adelaide Crows. Picture: Sarah Reed

SANFL clubs to have say on proposed Port, Crows changes

The SANFL has revealed the next steps in mooted changes to help Port Adelaide and Adelaide be more competitive after peace talks avoided them abandoning the league.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 18: Sam Taylor of the Giants marks during the round 10 AFL match between Greater Western Sydney Giants and Western Bulldogs at ENGIE Stadium, on May 18, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Giants coach lays low as GWS hit by more derby dramas

GWS expects coach Adam Kingsley to fulfil his duties this weekend despite being away from the club with Covid. Plus, the latest on star Sam Taylor’s painful testicle injury.

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