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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 - MAY 19: Alastair Clarkson, Senior Coach of the Kangaroos addresses his players during the 2024 AFL Round 10 match between the Essendon Bombers and the North Melbourne Kangaroos at Marvel Stadium on May 19, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Alleged ‘abusive language’ puts Clarko under AFL microscope

Just months after his sanction for abuse towards St Kilda players, the Roos coach is once again under investigation by the AFL for alleged abusive language at umpires.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Ryan Byrnes and Sebastian Ross of the Saints tackle nm17during the round eight AFL match between St Kilda Saints and North Melbourne Kangaroos at Marvel Stadium, on May 04, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

AFL announces ‘significant’ mid-season rule change

The AFL has responded to growing angst from players and coaches by announcing a mid-season rule change that will come into effect from Thursday night.

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Scott v Fagan: Why Cats coach won’t be heading north

Despite a respected analyst calling for the Lions to make an audacious move for Chris Scott, Brisbane will back their man who has a remarkably similar record to the Cats coach since 2019.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 22: Daniel McStay of the Magpies is seen as the Magpies leave the field at half time during the 2023 AFL First Preliminary Final match between the Collingwood Magpies and the GWS GIANTS at Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 22, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Plan for Pie’s fairytale comeback revealed

He missed out on a premiership last year, but Dan McStay is on track to have another crack in 2024. JAY CLARK has the potential return plan for the Pies’ forward.

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3/4/24. Gather Round - former Collingwood coach & player Nathan Buckley for the longest kick over Torrens Fox promotion.Picture: Keryn Stevens

AFL legend’s stamp of approval for Bucks to lead Tassie team

A decision is yet to be made on who will lead the Devils in their debut AFL season, but a member of the Tasmanian AFL task force has backed the pursuit of Pies legend Nathan Buckley.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 26: Jacob van Rooyen (left) and Ed Langdon of the Demons celebrate during the 2024 AFL Round 11 match between Narrm (Melbourne) and Euro-Yroke (St Kilda) at The Melbourne Cricket Ground on May 26, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

From London to the ‘G: Dees star lauds Goody’s ‘special culture’

‘I felt it in the legs the last quarter’ – Ed Langdon made a stark admission after Sunday’s win. But, at the same time, praised how the Demons leaders handled his surprise mid-season trip.

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Mark Blicavs of the Cats runs with the ball during the round nine AFL match between Geelong Cats and Port Adelaide Power at GMHBA Stadium, on May 10, 2024, in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Two Cats suspended after Giant hits

Geelong are in a four-game skid, and their stocks look set to take another hit, with two of their players suspended for separate incidents with Lachie Whitfield.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 29: Jacob Weitering of the Blues handpasses the ball during the 2024 AFL Round 03 match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Carlton Blues at Marvel Stadium on March 29, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Weitering, then who? Blues rush to keep key trio off market

Jacob Weitering’s next deal is the priority for Carlton’s list management team — but the signatures of three other key Blues are looming large as their contracts run down.

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Gale in, Buckley next? The Tassie hitlist set to rock footy

Tasmania Devils have secured Brendon Gale as their first CEO — but who’s next? JAY CLARK takes you inside how the AFL’s 19th club is being built and reveals the big-name targets in their sights.

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HOBART, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 06: Alastair Clarkson, Senior Coach of the Kangaroos and Brett Ratten, Assistant Coach of the Kangaroos are seen during the round 21 AFL match between North Melbourne Kangaroos and Melbourne Demons at Blundstone Arena, on August 06, 2023, in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

The trend which has AFL Coaches Association demanding soft cap lift

The assistant coaching fraternity was the hardest-hit by the AFL’s reduction in the soft cap during 2020, and the AFLPA has identified a worrying trend since that reduction, writes JAY CLARK.

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