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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. 28th March, 2025 . AFL. In round 6 Hawthorn and Geelong partake in the Dare to Hope match to raise awareness and funds for Pancreatic Cancer. Cherie Dear, widow of Paul Dear, and her son Calsher Dear and Karen Turner, widow of Michael Turner . Both Paul and Michael passed away from Pancreatic cancer . Picture: Michael Klein

‘Can’t stay quiet’: Two footy widows bonded by tragedy

Cherie Dear and Karen Turner have been bonded by the tragedy of losing their husbands to pancreatic cancer. But now, they’re driven to do something about it.

AFL

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 02: Oscar Allen of the Eagles celebrates after scoring a goal during the 2023 AFL Round 16 match between the West Coast Eagles and the St Kilda Saints at Optus Stadium on July 2, 2023 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Will Russell/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Storm in a teacup’: Sicily defends Allen’s secret Hawks meeting

James Sicily says he would be prepared to meet with rival clubs when his contract is due to expire and has defended Hawthorn’s clandestine approach to West Coast skipper Oscar Allen.

ExclusiveAFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Jordan De Goey of the Magpies and Craig McRae, Senior Coach of the Magpies embrace 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 Darrian Traynor/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

McRae reveals all: Rebuilding De Goey from his ‘lowest’

Jordan De Goey was almost a non-factor in the Magpies’ premiership defence in 2024. In an exclusive interview, coach Craig McRae reveals how the Pies have him back to his best.

AFL

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JULY 14: Malcolm Rosas of the Suns looks on after the round 18 AFL match between Gold Coast Suns and Port Adelaide Power at People First Stadium, on July 14, 2024, in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Trade latest: Clubs prepare to raid Gold Coast for unloved Sun

The Suns’ hot start to 2025 has some great talent sitting on the sidelines, leaving rival clubs plotting to steal some young stars away from Damien Hardwick’s squad.

AFL News

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Lachie Neale of the Lions and Dayne Zorko of the Lions celebrate with fans and the AFL Premiership Cup after winning the AFL Grand Final match between Sydney Swans and Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on September 28, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

One day in October — for good: What you missed on TV last night

One former club skipper called for Oscar Allen to hand over the captaincy reigns, while Ross Lyon said he’d be disappointed if one of his stars didn’t meet with a rival club. Plus, Eddie McGuire talks grand final changes.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 03: Craig McRae, Senior Coach of the Magpies and Michael Voss, Senior Coach of the Blues are seen after the 2024 AFL Round 08 match between the Carlton Blues and the Collingwood Magpies at The Melbourne Cricket Ground on May 03, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

McRae’s touching act towards Voss after Blues’ dismal start

Carlton and Collingwood may be fiercest of enemies bracing for one of the biggest games of the year so far, but Craig McRae has extended an olive branch to Michael Voss.

Sport

NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. 20th March, 2025 . AFL . Ex AFL player Billy Gowers is hoping to head to the states chasing an NFL punting career . Picture: Michael Klein

Sunday Shout: Ex-Dog closer to NFL dream, code wars ignite

A former Bulldog and Blue is one step closer to achieving his NFL dream, but he’ll have to stop in Hawaii along the journey. Meanwhile, Australia’s code war continues to heat up in SUNDAY SHOUT.

AFL

LAUNCESTON, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 29: Sam Mitchell, Senior Coach of the Hawks celebrates during the 2025 AFL Round 03 match between the Hawthorn Hawks and the GWS Giants at UTAS Stadium on March 29, 2025 in Launceston, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Early Tackle: Are Ken and Port ready for what’s about to hit them?

GWS felt the full brunt of Sam Mitchell’s Hawks on Saturday night – next it’s Port Adelaide’s turn. And it’s obvious who’s ready for the grudge match. See the early likes, dislikes.

AFL

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 22: Kane Farrell of the Power celebrates a goal with Willem Drew of the Power during the round two AFL match between Port Adelaide Power and Richmond Tigers at Adelaide Oval, on March 22, 2025, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Port defender on brink of committing to big call on future

Port Adelaide has a host of defenders coming out of contract at season’s end. But one of the Power’s most important, Kane Farrell, is set to make a decision this week.

St Kilda

Destination Moorabbin: ‘Messiah complex’ holding back the Saints

Who wants to be a Saint? There’s been plenty of swings at Moorabbin, but not many hits, so far. Jon Ralph and Glenn McFarlane dive into what their future holds with footy’s biggest war chest.

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