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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 - NOVEMBER 20: The 2023 first-round draft picks are seen during the 2023 AFL Draft at Marvel Stadium on November 20, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Every pick: Dons get their missing link on draft’s wild night

Charlie Curnow 2.0? The Bombers made a bold move to get their man on Monday night – and they weren’t the only club to shake things up. See every pick, all the shocks from the first round.

AFL

Academy wars: The ‘compromised’ system hurting 14 clubs

With the Suns landing four academy guns in this year’s draft, JAY CLARK looks at the system that clubs believe ‘has reached a breaking point’. Plus the numbers behind every team’s academy picks.

AFL

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 30: Daniel Curtin of Western Australia in action during the 2023 AFL National Championships U18 Boys match between Western Australia and Vic Country at the WACA on June 30, 2023 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

The Curtin slide that could lead to trade bombshell

West Coast is poised to strike first in a draft night trade extravaganza – that could land them the state’s best local product. See the clubs involved and the full details.

Draft news

Phantom Draft: How the first 28 picks will fall

It is officially AFL Draft day. What is your club planning? See how the first 28 picks will fall tonight and get the latest intel from around the league.

Draft news

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 15: Connor O'Sullivan of the AFL Academy in action during the match between the AFL Academy and Port Adelaide Magpies at Summit Sports Park on April 15, 2023 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

The clubs planning to deal Bombers draft night pain

Essendon has long been linked one of the best defensive prospects in this year’s AFL draft. But, two rivals are preparing to scupper those plans.

AFL

Revealed: See the full 2024 AFL fixture

The AFL fixture is live and the prime time kings of 2024 have emerged. Which clubs will dominate your Thursday and Friday night screens? See the full schedule here.

ExclusiveAFL News

MELBOURNE . 31/03/2023. AFL Round 3. Collingwood vs Richmond at the MCG. Bobby Hill of the Magpies hunts the bouncing footy during the 2nd qtr. . Pic: Michael Klein

Big Friday night win for footy fans as AFL strikes late deal

The AFL and Channel 7 have come to terms on a new deal that will see the Friday night footy timeslot of 7.50pm become a thing of the past. Here are the exclusive details.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 19: Dustin Martin of the Tigers looks on during the 2023 AFL Round 23 match between the Richmond Tigers and the North Melbourne Kangaroos at Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 19, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Fixture latest: Tough start to Tigers’ Yze era

Adem Yze’s reign as Richmond senior coach is scheduled to start with a bang as the Tigers face a five-day break between their opening round and traditional first round Blues blockbuster.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 22: Tom Mitchell of the Magpies is seen with Toby Greene of the Giants 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)

Revealed: AFL Opening Round fixture, who plays where

We’ve got a new season opener and plenty of grudge matches to kickstart the 2024 AFL season. See all the early fixture mail here.

AFL

MELBOURNE. 13/05/2023. AFL. Australian under 18s vs Carlton VFL at Marvel Stadium. Harley Reid in action for the Australian under 18 side today . Pic: Michael Klein

Bye bye Harley? Eagles shun rivals, take pick 1 into draft night

North Melbourne’s hopes of claiming Harley Reid have faded as the Eagles are locked in to taking pick 1 into draft night later this month.

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