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Glenn McFarlane has been a sports writer for the Herald Sun for more than 30 years (including 11 years as sports editor of the Sunday Herald Sun) and now CODE Sports. An award-winning journalist and co-host of successful podcast series Sacked, he remains one of the most trusted and respected voices across a range of sports, including AFL football and racing. He loves all aspects of the craft, including agenda-setting projects, hard-breaking news and long-form features.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. August 31, 2024. AFL . Carlton training at Princes Park. Charlie Curnow of the Blues wore a brace on his ankle during todays training session . Pic: Michael Klein

Inside Curnow’s ‘exhaustive’ push to play Rd 1

Carlton star Charlie Curnow hasn’t given up hope of playing Richmond next Thursday night. Glenn McFarlane has the intel on the Blues’ plans.

ExclusiveAFL

EDFL: Keilor v Strathmore at Joe Brown Oval. Keilor coach Mick McGuane . Picture: Valeriu Campan

‘Perplexed, shattered’: Keilor’s next steps after having flag stripped

Keilor was stripped of a flag and fined $50,000 after breaching the EDFL salary cap, but that wasn’t the worst of it. Here’s how the club is coping with the storm – and preparing for life after it.

GWS

Ultimate player ratings: Every Giant rated

Every Giant rated: Who can stop GWS’ fierce forward six?

Even after the heartache of 2024, arguably the AFL’s strongest list resides in Sydney’s west, headlined by a scary forward line. JON RALPH and GLENN MCFARLANE rate every Giant.

Hawthorn

Love or loathe them, ‘Mosquito fleet’ Hawks are box office

After coming from nowhere in 2024, the Hawks are now the hunted. For some, that could bring a sense of dread, but for the mosquito fleet at Hawthorn, it’s exhilarating.

AFL

Revealed: Goodwin’s huge role in AFL360 revolution

Garry Lyon has explained why he jumped at the chance to be Gerard Whateley’s new co-host on AFL360 as details of a huge revamp for the popular Fox Footy show were revealed.

Port Adelaide

Every player rated: The kid, concern and Port’s next big thing

Port Adelaide will be without its best player to start the season – but will he be top dog at Alberton for long anyway? Glenn McFarlane and Jon Ralph look at who’s next.

Sydney

Ultimate player ratings: Every Swan rated

Every Swan rated: Sydney’s ace in the hole against premiership rivals

The Swans are coming off another brutal GF defeat, but change is in the air. Can they go a step further in 2025? Jon Ralph and Glenn McFarlane say they have one thing no other contender has.

Fremantle

Every Docker rated: X-factor that completes Freo premiership puzzle

The hype around the Fremantle’s 2025 chances continue to grow, but are they worth the excitement? GLENN MCFARLANE and JON RALPH run the rule over their list and rate every Docker.

Bulldogs

Every Bulldog rated: Young star’s meteoric rise only the beginning

The pressure is well and truly on at the Dogs. Who’s going to help Luke Beveridge’s side climb the mountain again? Glenn McFarlane and Jon Ralph rate every Dog.

Your SayCarlton

Team of the century: Blues’ struggles defy star-studded line-up

It’s been more than a lean patch for the Blues since 2000, but looking at Glenn McFarlane’s Carlton team of the century, you wouldn’t know it! Pick your best Carlton team here.

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