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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 - AUGUST 5: Chad Wingard of the Hawks in action during the 2023 AFL Round 21 match between the Hawthorn Hawks and the Collingwood Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 5, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Pies launch shock bid to poach delisted Wingard

Hawthorn is committed to re-selecting Chad Wingard in the rookie draft after delisted him this week – but the veteran forward has met with Collingwood.

AFLW

Lion faces ultimate finals Dee-spair after big ban

A Lions star could miss the rest of the AFLW season after copping a record-equalling ban for a dangerous tackle on Demon Rhiannon Watt.

AFL

Pop mega star could derail AFL early rounds, prompt GC switch

There are fears Pink concerts scheduled at the same time as the opening rounds of the 2024 AFL season could create a turf nightmare at Marvel Stadium.

AFL

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 08: Stuart Dew, Senior Coach of the Suns during the 2023 AFL Round 17 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Gold Coast Suns at Adelaide Oval on July 8, 2023 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Frontrunner emerges to add Dew to coaching panel

Sacked Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew is closing in on a return to football and has been strongly linked to one club. Plus, more off-season changes at the Western Bulldogs.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: An emotional Taylor Adams of the Magpies hugs Darcy Moore of the Magpies after the 2023 AFL Grand Final match between Collingwood Magpies and Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on September 30, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Fixture buzz: Former Pies to look on as premiers celebrate

Taylor Adams and Brodie Grundy missed the Pies’ premiership for different reasons, but both look set to be front and centre when the premiers unfurl the flag in 2024.

EXCLUSIVEAFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Lions coach Chris Fagan is acknowledged by Magpies coach Craig McRae during the 2023 AFL Grand Final match between Collingwood Magpies and Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on September 30, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Clubs to reap reward from Dillon’s first major CEO move

AFL clubs pleaded with the league to increase the spend in football departments after the pandemic, and Andrew Dillon looks set to deliver the goods in one of his first big moves as CEO.

PollAFL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - September 23, 2023. AFL . Tom De Koning of the Blues battles with Oscar McInerney of the Lions during the 2nd preliminary final between the Brisbane Lions and the Carlton at the Gabba in Brisbane, Australia.. Photo by Michael Klein.

How AFL’s ‘Round Zero’ will set up 2024 season

The AFL will start their 2024 season with four blockbusters before an official round one, so how will it all work and is it a good idea? Find out the latest and have your say.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Lachie Neale of the Lions congratulates Magpies head coach Craig McRae after the 2023 AFL Grand Final match between Collingwood Magpies and Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on September 30, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

‘Northern-states’ twist looms with fixture release date locked in

The AFL looks set to launch its 2024 season with the northern states in mind, with a release date locked in as clubs rally to get their demands met by the league.

AFL News

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 11: Nic Martin of the Bombers handpasses the ball during the 2023 AFL Round 13 match between the Carlton Blues and the Essendon Bombers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 11, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Breakout Bomber set for big pay rise

Nic Martin has been playing on a contract of about $250,000 per season for the past two years. But that’s all about to change as the Dons hide him away from a West Australian raid.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 24: Shaun Mannagh of Werribee runs with the ball during the VFL Grand Final match between Gold Coast Suns and Werribee at Ikon Park on September 24, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

The club which needs VFL Grand Final hero most

Shaun Mannagh couldn’t have done more to shop himself to AFL clubs in the VFL Grand Final. Our analysis reveals the club which needs the Werribee dynamo most.

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