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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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‘We may as well dance’: Fagan on his GF regret, Lions’ brotherhood

It wasn’t a grand final hangover, but Chris Fagan knew something had to change at Brisbane in the middle of the season. It was time to dance. Fagan goes one-on-one with JAY CLARK.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 24: Jack Graham of the Tigers celebrates a goal during the round 24 AFL match between Richmond Tigers and Gold Coast Suns at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on August 24, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

The complication holding up another Tiger exit

Shai Bolton, Daniel Rioli and Liam Baker have all officially requested trades out of Punt Rd. But Richmond is a still a chance to hold onto free agent Jack Graham – here’s why.

AFL

MELBOURNE , AUSTRALIA. March 23 , 2024. Hawthorn vs Melbourne at the MCG . Christian Petracca of the Demons celebrates a 3rd quarter goal . Pic: Michael Klein

‘No hard feelings’: Trac backed to salvage Dees relationships

A Norm Smith medallist whose failed trade request led to a premiership has backed Christian Petracca to return to Melbourne and find his best form.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 04: Jake Stringer of the Bombers gestures to the bench during the round 21 AFL match between Essendon Bombers and Fremantle Dockers at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on August 04, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Martin Keep/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Stringer activates secret clause as Dons make call on Laverde

Jake Stringer has activated a secret clause in his contract to extend his time at Essendon – unless the Dons decide to trade him, while they’ve also made a call on defender Jayden Laverde.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 27: Josh Battle of the Saints runs with the ball during the round 20 AFL match between St Kilda Saints and Essendon Bombers at Marvel Stadium, on July 27, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

‘Pretty sad’: Saints provide insight into Battle’s tough call

St Kilda captain Jack Steele has weighed in on Josh Battle’s $850,000 call on his future, conceding the defender will leave a significant hole if he departs for Hawthorn.

AFL

Melbourne's Christian Petracca celebrates a goal during the Round 24 AFL match between the Sydney Swans and Melbourne Demons at the SCG on August 27, 2023. Photo by Phil Hillyard(Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - **NO ON SALES** - Â©Phil Hillyard )

Shock way Petracca could force Dees to trade him

Despite Melbourne categorically saying Christian Petracca is going nowhere, there’s a way the star Demon could force their hand. JON RALPH has the story.

AFL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 27: Christian Petracca of the Demons celebrates kicking a goal during the round 24 AFL match between Sydney Swans and Melbourne Demons at Sydney Cricket Ground on August 27, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/AFL Photos/via Getty Images )

Trade blockbuster: The Carlton bombshell that could nab Petracca

The Blues made finals by the skin of their teeth but JAY CLARK writes, there’s a bold play they could make to go even further in 2025 – tempt the Dees into the AFL’s biggest trade in 17 years.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 11: Charlie Curnow of the Blues celebrates kicking a goal during the round 22 AFL match between Carlton Blues and Hawthorn Hawks at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on August 11, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Teams: Another star Blue joins Curnow on sidelines

Already reeling from losing Charlie Curnow, Carlton’s finals chances have taken another hit with a star ruled out on Friday evening. SEE THE FULL ROUND 24 TEAMS

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 04: Josh Battle of the Saints handballs during the round 21 AFL match between St Kilda Saints and Brisbane Lions at Marvel Stadium, on August 04, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Compensation fight brewing in Saints’ final Battle pitch

St Kilda is preparing a bumper final offer to Josh Battle, but the deal isn’t entirely about keeping the defender in red, white, and black, write JON RALPH and JAY CLARK.

AFL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 24: Damien Hardwick, Senior Coach of the Tigers and CEO Brendon Gale celebrate during the 2020 Toyota AFL Grand Final match between the Richmond Tigers and the Geelong Cats at The Gabba on October 24, 2020 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Could Pies move for snubbed CEO candidate after Tigers’ shock pick?

The man who was seen as the heavy favourite for the Richmond CEO job before being overlooked is tipped to become hot property for rival clubs looking for new administrators.

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