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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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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 16: Bobby Hill of the Magpies celebrates a goal during the 2024 AFL Round 14 match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Collingwood Magpies at Marvel Stadium on June 16, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Premiership hero poised for Pies payday

Amid recent trade links to Western Australia, Collingwood premiership hero Bobby Hill is set to recommit to the club. JAY CLARK has details.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 08: AFL Field Umpire, Brett Rosebury speaks to James Sicily of the Hawks during the 2024 AFL Round 13 match between the Hawthorn Hawks and the GWS GIANTS at UTAS Stadium on June 08, 2024 in Launceston, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

AFL moves to back umpires amid heat over game-defining calls

The AFL is pleased with the ‘terrific development’ of the four-umpire system as the league faces fierce criticism about dropping standards of officiating.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 16: Bobby Hill of the Magpies and Nick Daicos of the Magpies celebrate during the 2024 AFL Round 14 match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Collingwood Magpies at Marvel Stadium on June 16, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Bobby’s was better’: High-flying king in awe of Hill’s heroics

Jeremy Howe has long been the AFL’s premier high flyer. He’s ready to pass the mantle to teammate Bobby Hill after his jaw-dropping effort on the weekend.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 16: Bailey Scott of the Kangaroos runs with the ball during the round 14 AFL match between North Melbourne Kangaroos and Collingwood Magpies at Marvel Stadium, on June 16, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

‘I looked at the umpire’: Scott speaks on controversial non-call

Bailey Scott has spoken after being denied a clear 50 metre penalty in the dying stages against Collingwood. He speak to JAY CLARK about his thoughts on the non-decision.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 18: Harry Sheezel (left) and Charlie Comben of the Kangaroos sing the team song during the 2023 AFL Round 01 match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the West Coast Eagles at Marvel Stadium on March 18, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

The ‘heartbeat’ of Roos filling a key void

North Melbourne finally got a win on the board last week, and not many celebrated harder than Charlie Comben on the siren. JAY CLARK chats to a man who wears his heart on his sleeve.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 04: Darcy Wilson of the Saints kicks during a St Kilda Saints AFL training session at RSEA Park on June 04, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Late mail: Stats guru’s big SuperCoach rookie calls

Almost 8000 SuperCoaches have traded out St Kilda young gun Darcy Wilson – but is it the right call? And which rookie should come in? Champion Data’s Fantasy Freako has his say, plus all the late mail.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 01: Jack Gunston of Hawks celebrates a goal during the round 12 AFL match between Hawthorn Hawks and Adelaide Crows at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on June 01, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Hawk talk: Veteran trio’s future made clear, latest on Irishman

See the latest on the futures of Jack Gunston, Luke Breust and Sam Frost as the Hawks close in on re-signing an Irishman on a long-term deal.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 10: Christian Petracca of the Demons leaves the field injured 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 Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Petracca defends Dees docs amid criticism of injury return

Melbourne superstar Christian Petracca has come out in defence of the club’s doctors after they faced criticism for allowing him to return against Collingwood with what were later deemed “catastrophic” injuries.

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Surgery shock: Petracca suffers significant internal damage

Melbourne superstar Christian Petracca has gone under the knife after his injuries from Monday’s big hit were much worse than first thought. Here’s the latest.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 10: Jack Viney of the Demons and Clayton Oliver of the Demons look 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)

‘Doubt and confusion’ hits Dees as Pies fire another warning shot

The Dees have hit a crossroads. After yet another disappointing effort against the Pies on a big stage, JAY CLARK asks, how can we trust them?

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