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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. October 9 , 2023. AFL Trade Period. Stephen Silvagni, List Manager os the Saints speaks with media during The 2023 AFL Trade Period at Marvel Stadium on October 09 , 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. .Picture by Michael Klein

Player angst, salary cap mess: Mid-season trade fears exposed

Players left embarrassed by failed trades and salary cap disasters are among the fears raised by clubs as the AFL’s plan to introduce mid-season trading hits a snag.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Clayton Oliver of the Demons handpasses the ball during the 2024 AFL Round 08 match between the Melbourne Demons and the Geelong Cats at The Melbourne Cricket Ground on May 04, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

May: Rivals can forget about Oliver trade raid

Rivals keen to follow Adelaide’s lead and attempt to prise Clayton Oliver out of Melbourne have been told to think again, with a teammate saying the star midfield feels like he owes the Demons.

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Saturday, 1st April, 2023 - SANFL Showdown. Port Adelaide v Adelaide Crows at the Adelaide Oval. Jack Madgen of the Adelaide Crows celebrates a goal Picture: Sarah Reed

Going, going … gone? Crows, Port take next step in SANFL exit

Adelaide and Port Adelaide will face off in a SANFL curtain raiser ahead of Showdown 55 – but the fixture won’t exist for long as a national second-tier competition takes shape.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 19: Dustin Martin of the Tigers celebrates kicking a goal during the round 23 AFL match between Richmond Tigers and North Melbourne Kangaroos at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on August 19, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Retirement? Yze says Martin has years left in AFL

Amid ongoing speculation about Dustin Martin’s AFL future, Richmond coach Adem Yze says the Tigers champion has several years left at the top level.

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MELBOURNE . 18/03/2023. AFL Round 1. Melbourne vs Western Bulldogs at the MCG. Bulldog Bailey Smith Pic: Michael Klein

Smith trade race: The edge Hawks have on Cats, Pies

There are three clubs leading the race for Bailey Smith, but the Hawks will have a card up their sleeve that their rivals won’t be able to match when the trade period opens later this year.

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Saints in box seat as rivals prepare 10-year offers for LDU

After Errol Gulden revealed he turned down a 10-year offer to leave Sydney, Luke Davies-Uniacke is the next young star in line for decade-long offers. JAY CLARK examines why St Kilda looms large in the LDU chase.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 28: Mabior Chol of the Hawks flies for a mark over Lewis Melican of the Swans during the round seven AFL match between Hawthorn Hawks and Sydney Swans at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on April 28, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Chol’s miserable Sunday extended after suspension

Mabior Chol’s miserable Sunday afternoon at the MCG now has a suspension added on top, with the key forward handed a ban for striking Errol Gulden.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 20: Luke Davies-Uniacke of the Kangaroos celebrates kicking a goal during the round 23 AFL match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Gold Coast Suns at Marvel Stadium on August 20, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Revealed: Dons, Crows among key suitors for Roos star

Three clubs are the early frontrunners in the race for Luke Davies-Uniacke, who has delayed talks over a new deal at struggling North Melbourne.

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Jake Stringer and the Bombers could be set for a prime-time boon depending on Anzac Day. Picture: Michael Klein

Bombers in line for prime-time fixturing bonanza

Essendon could be rewarded for early season form – and a potential Anzac Day blockbuster – with more prime-time slots later in the season.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 20: Harley Reid of the Eagles celebrates after scoring a goal during the 2024 AFL Round 06 match between the West Coast Eagles and the Fremantle Dockers at Optus Stadium on April 20, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Will Russell/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

The historic payrise coming for footy’s most talked about player

West Coast highlight reel Harley Reid is on track to receive one of the biggest pay rises in the AFL’s history, with the youngster from Monday allowed to open negotiations with the Eagles.

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