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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 - MARCH 30: Marcus Windhager of the Saints is tackled by Archie Perkins of the Bombers during the round three AFL match between Essendon Bombers and St Kilda Saints at Marvel Stadium, on March 30, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Saint suspended for Gather Round over Durham hit

A St Kilda tough nut will miss the club’s Gather Round clash after a heavy collision with Bomber Sam Durham in the side’s loss to Essendon on Saturday afternoon.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 27: The Demons look dejected after losing the round 11 AFL match between Narrm Football Club / Melbourne Demons and Walyalup / Fremantle Dockers at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on May 27, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Dees deny shock doctor claim of ‘disturbing’ illicit drug use at club

Melbourne have strongly denied ex-club doctor Zeeshan Arain’s claims that one third of the Demons’ squad ‘occasionally’ used illicit drugs and one third were ‘frequent’ drug users.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 23: Harrison Petty of the Demons handballs during the round two AFL match between Hawthorn Hawks and Melbourne Demons at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on March 23, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Trade latest: Petty a long way from out the door yet

The Crows will launch a full-on assault to lure Harrison Petty back to South Australia again this year. But have things changed from the Demon’s side? Here’s the latest.

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MELBOURNE , AUSTRALIA. March 22 , 2024. Melbourne training at Gotchs Paddock . Clayton Oliver of the Demons during todays session . Pic: Michael Klein

Injury list: Oliver sent for scans after training scare

Clayton Oliver has sent a scare through Melbourne as it prepares for a blockbuster against Port Adelaide after being sent for scans following as training mishap. See every club’s injury list here.

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AFL Round 17. 12/09/2020. GWS Giants vs Melbourne at the Gabba, Brisbane.. Simon Goodwin, senior coach of the Demons and CEO Gary Pert . Pic: Michael Klein

Methamphetamine or mild strain? Murky reality of AFL drug ‘spin’

What are we supposed to make of a drug testing system when fans — and even coaches — are kept in the dark? JAY CLARK examines the dubious reality and the ‘footy spin’ clubs including Melbourne have been caught up in.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Nick Daicos of the Magpies runs with the ball during the round two AFL match between St Kilda Saints and Collingwood Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on March 21, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

The Daicos call that could kick start 0-3 Pies

Collingwood’s season is on the line at the Gabba on Thursday night – and coach Craig McRae has some big calls to make. What does he do with young superstar Nick Daicos?

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 07: Alexia Hamilton of the Swans during the 2023 AFLW Round 06 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Sydney Swans at Alberton Oval on October 07, 2023 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Swans players banned over possession of illicit substance

The AFL has named the punishment for a pair of AFLW Swans players who were caught with an illicit substance in the off-season.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 23: Steven May of the Demons lays on the ground after a heavy collision during the round two AFL match between Hawthorn Hawks and Melbourne Demons at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on March 23, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Star Dee’s injury pain confirmed after heavy collision

Melbourne defender Jake Lever has been cleared of significant damage to his knee – but the news isn’t so good for teammate Steven May.

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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

Silent assassins? SOS primed to strike with Saints war chest

It’s well known that Essendon, Hawthorn and North Melbourne have been hoarding salary cap money to land a big fish. But St Kilda is also in an envious position as it looks to end its six-decade premiership drought.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - August 6 , 2023. AFL . Mattaes Phillipou of the Saints celebrates a 2nd quarter goal during the round 21 match between the St Kilda and Carlton at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne. Photo by Michael Klein.

Trade latest: Star Saint remains only holdout from ‘22 draft

The 2022 draft is shaping as one to sing about, yet one Saint isn’t as keen as his peers to lock away his future at the club that drafted him. Check out the latest trade news and whispers.

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