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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 - OCTOBER 09: Charlie Gardiner, Executive General Manager - Football of the Swans speaks with media during the 2023 Continental Tyres AFL Trade Period at Marvel Stadium on October 09, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Pies make long-awaited call on new footy boss

Former Geelong and St Kilda forward Charlie Gardiner has won the race to replace Graham Wright at Collingwood, beating out two other big interstate names.

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Dom Brew has been training at the Bulldogs

Brew fairytale still alive despite injury setback

VFL premiership captain Dom Brew’s bid to earn a list spot at Western Bulldogs has been hampered by an injury setback.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 07: Matthew Clarke, West Coast List Manager speaks during the 2024 Continental Tyres AFL Trade Period at Marvel Stadium on October 07, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Eagles blindside veteran recruiters in off-field scouting cull

West Coast has quietly axed veteran recruiters – two of whom had been at the club three decades – after the Eagles traded out pick 3 ahead of the draft, with new list boss Matthew Clarke now in full control.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 22: Harrison Petty of the Demons runs laps during a Melbourne Demons AFL training session at Gosch's Paddock on November 22, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Demons ponder big man reshuffle to fix forward funk

Harrison Petty has endured a lean few seasons up forward, but the Demons may be eyeing a positional shift back to defence for the man. JAY CLARK has the details.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 15: Dustin Martin of the Tigers recognises the crowd after his 300th match during the 2024 AFL Round 14 match between the Richmond Tigers and the Hawthorn Hawks at The Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 15, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Tigers reveal new numbers, make big call on Dusty’s No.4

After a big song and dance about if No.1 draft pick Sam Lalor would take on Dustin Martin’s famous jumper number, the Tigers have made their call.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 22: Brad Green the President of the Demons chats with Harvey Langford of the Demons during a Melbourne Demons AFL training session at Gosch's Paddock on November 22, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Plea for unity as Demon fans get their say on year from hell

A hotly contested board vote is underway as Melbourne enters a make or break season – and president Brad Green says the choice is crucial to support coach Simon Goodwin.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 27: Will Hoare of the Bombers in action during the 2024 VFL Round 05 match between Collingwood and Essendon at Victoria Park on April 27, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Rob Lawson/AFL Photos)

VFL stars earns AFL audition at Bombers

One of Essendon’s top VFL prospects has been given the chance to press his claims to join the club’s AFL list. Get the latest SSP news here.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 09: Graham Wright, GM of Football of the Magpies speaks with media during the 2023 Continental Tyres AFL Trade Period at Marvel Stadium on October 09, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Three big names in mix to fill Wright’s key Pies role

The Pies have been hunting for an experienced figure to replace Graham Wright as footy boss, with three key names emerging as the frontrunners. JAY CLARK has the details.

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St Kilda draft picks Alixzander Tauru and Tobie Travaglia after being drafted by St Kilda. Picture: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images.

Prized Saints draftee sidelined with back stress fracture

A top-10 Saints draftee could miss a significant chunk of his first pre-season after picking up a back stress fracture. JAY CLARK has the details.

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MELBOURNE, AUGUST 1, 2024: Luke Beveridge Coach of the Bulldogs is seen at Western Bulldogs training at Whitten Oval ahead of Round 21. Picture: Mark Stewart

The Bevo rule? AFL rethinks post-game media access

After the loss to Sydney last year, Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge used the Herald Sun’s Ed Bourke to send a message. Now, with the media policy again in the spotlight, change could be coming.

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