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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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Port Adelaide's Dan Houston celebrates kicking a goal during the AFL Gather Round match between Port Adelaide and the Western Bulldogs at the Adelaide Oval on April 15, 2023. Photo by Phil Hillyard(Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - **NO ON SALES** - Â©Phil Hillyard )

Pies muscle in on Houston race as Blues’ bid stalls

Look away now Blues fans. Carlton’s chances of landing Dan Houston were already drifting — now the club’s biggest rival is ready to take advantage of friction between the Blues and Port Adelaide.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 10: Clayton Oliver of the Demons handballs during a Melbourne Demons AFL training session at Gosch's Paddock on April 10, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Final farewell? Cryptic Instagram like a further twist to Oliver saga

Clayton Oliver wants to leave Melbourne, but those around him still want the superstar midfielder to attend Friday’s B&F, even if he may have already let slip that he’s excited to be a Cat.

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‘We love you Clarry’: Dees’ Oliver hypocrisy comes back to bite

As it stands, the Cats are sitting back with their feet up ready to land Clayton Oliver. Melbourne however, are in the thick of yet another crisis, one that’s their own making again, writes Jay Clark.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 23: Simon Goodwin, Senior Coach of the Demons looks on during the 2024 AFL Round 24 match between the Melbourne Demons and the Collingwood Magpies at The Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 23, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Goodwin ally quits Dees in latest off-field drama

One of Simon Goodwin’s closest allies at Melbourne has left the club after almost a decade in the latest off-field shake-up to hit the Demons.

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MELBOURNE , AUSTRALIA. May 4, 2024. AFL. Melbourne vs Geelong at the MCG. Clayton Oliver of the Demons tries to clear as he is tackled by 2 cats . Pic: Michael Klein

D-Day arrives as Oliver edges closer to stunning Cats move

D-Day has arrived as Melbourne nears a decision on whether it will trade superstar Clayton Oliver, who is edging closer to asking for a move to Geelong.

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Trade preview: Where key targets sit, Roos’ triple play, Tigers’ haul

The Roos are eyeing three veterans while the Tigers will shape the trade period with deals for outgoing stars. Plus see where 10 key targets sit in this bumper trade and free agency preview.

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When Lions phenom realised he was on for Norm Smith

Will Ashcroft played the 2024 grand final in just his second season, but you wouldn’t know it. The young Lion reveals the moment he thought he could win the Norm Smith Medal. SEE ALL THE VOTES.

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MELBOURNE, SEPTEMBER 6, 2024: 2024 AFL Football - Elimination Final - Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn at the MCG. Finn Maginness of the Hawks in action. Picture: Mark Stewart

Fringe Hawks weigh up futures after Barrass, Battle moves

With the arrival of Tom Barrass and Josh Battle set to create an even greater selection squeeze, several fringe Hawks are weighing up their futures at the club. GLENN MCFARLANE has details.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Tom Mitchell of the Magpies in action during the 2023 AFL Grand Final match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Brisbane Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 30, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Not done yet: Mitchell determined to repay Pies in 2025

Tom Mitchell is determined to get back to his best for a successful Collingwood swansong after an injury-ravaged campaign where he was restricted to six AFL games.

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MELBOURNE, AUGUST 3, 2024: 2024 AFL Football - Round 21 - Collingwood Magpies V Carlton Blues at the MCG. Jack Martin of the Blues celebrates a goal. Picture: Mark Stewart

Cats eager to help Martin overcome injury trouble

A number of Carlton players were struck down with injury this year, including Jack Martin. This is how Geelong plans to make the delisted forward its latest rags to riches tale.

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