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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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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 24: Keely Froling of the Boomers in action during the WNBL match between UC Capitals and Melbourne Boomers at National Convention Centre, on February 24, 2024, in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

‘It’s the unknown’: BA under fire for handling of Boomers’ future

Basketball Australia has come under fire for its handling of a bid to save WNBL’s Melbourne Boomers, with some appealing for the organisation to approve a bid immediately.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Ben Camporeale of Team Naitanui and Lucas Camporeale of Team Selwood pose for a photograph after the AFL Futures match between Team Selwood v Team Naitanui at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on September 30, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Trade buzz: Blues to pay high price for father-son jets

The draft range of Carlton father-son prospects Ben and Lucas Campeoreale is becoming clearer, with the Blues set to pay a high price for at least one of the gifted twins.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 11: Hugh McCluggage of the Lions celebrates after the Lions defeated the Demons during the round five AFL match between Melbourne Demons and Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on April 11, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Revealed: The clubs that will need to offer a King’s ransom for Lion

Brisbane are confident they will keep Hugh McCluggage, with it seeming any club wanting the gun midfielder will be forced to part with multiple first-round draft picks to land the Lion.

UPDATEDAFL News

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 11: Charlie Cameron of the Lions celebrates a goal during the 2024 AFL Round 05 match between the Melbourne Demons and the Brisbane Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 11, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Bewildering’ Cameron call forces AFL’s elite to demand big change

The AFL has decided against appealing Charlie Cameron’s fine for a dangerous tackle after the tribunal, with senior AFL figures demanding the good character clause be dumped.

ExclusiveAFL

MELBOURNE , AUSTRALIA. October 9 , 2023. AFL Trade Period. Adrian Dodoro, General Manager - List & Recruiting of the Bombers speaks with media during The 2023 AFL Trade Period at Marvel Stadium on October 09 , 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. .Picture by Michael Klein

AFL’s big move to unlock trade period stalemates

The AFL is considering a big shift to how draft picks are traded to help frustrated clubs unlock trade period stalemates. Plus, what changes are coming to father-son and academy bidding.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Nathan Murphy of the Magpies leaves the ground in the hands of a trainer during the 2023 AFL Grand Final match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Brisbane Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 30, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Russell Freeman/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Ex-Swan’s six-figure concussion payout, Murphy to follow suit

Concussion has forced popular Collingwood defender Nathan Murphy out of the game he loves. Now, his next steps can be revealed.

AFL

Footballer Jason Dunstall (front) and Stephen Silvagni. AFL football - Hawthorn vs Carlton match at Princes Park 30 Jul 1994. (Pic by John Feder)

‘Usain Bolt in a Hawthorn jumper’: Greats reflect on legendary Chief

Former teammates and greats of Hawthorn reflect on the career of Jason Dunstall as the champion goalkicker earns legend status in the Australian Football Hall of Fame.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 12: Luke Beveridge, Senior Coach of the Bulldogs addresses his players during the 2024 AFL Round 05 match between the Western Bulldogs and the Essendon Bombers at Marvel Stadium on April 12, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Recalibration or rebuild? Time for Bevo to tell truth

What is behind the Dogs’ downward spiral? And is it a terminal spiral which will become a full-on rebuild, or is Luke Beveridge just recalibrating his star-studded list? JAY CLARK investigates.

SuperCoach

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 14: Harley Reid of the Eagles celebrates a goal during the 2024 AFL Round 05 match between the West Coast Eagles and the Richmond Tigers at Optus Stadium on April 14, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Harley Reid, Eagles demolish hapless Tigers

Richmond’s season has hit a new low after being steamrolled by 18th-placed West Coast. Recap all today’s action and SuperCoach analysis here.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 13: Adam Saad and Mitch McGovern of the Blues are seen during the 2024 AFL Round 05 match between the Carlton Blues and the Adelaide Crows at Marvel Stadium on April 13, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Carlton forced into backline rejig, GWS defender to miss

The Blues are still sporting from a shock loss to the Crows, but the pain is set to continue with two key backman under injury clouds, while GWS’ Sam Taylor will miss at least one week.

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