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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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The Unlucky Ones: Would second 23 cause upset of the century?

Cripps. Akermanis. Brown. Ricciuto. There were so many big names that missed out in our AFL Team of the Century that Glenn McFarlane and Jon Ralph have picked a second 23.

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Cripps robbed? No Hird? McLeod lucky? Century old debate rages

Jon Ralph and Glenn McFarlane have named their AFL team of the century so far – and debate is already raging. What do you think? Have your say on eight of the most contentious issues.

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Team of the Century: The GOAT leads AFL’s best of past 25 years

It’s been 25 full seasons of the AFL since the turn of the century – so who makes the cut in the best 23? Jon Ralph and Glenn McFarlane took on the almost-impossible task of deciding.

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Buddy, Gaz, Dusty? The 10 best AFL players this century ranked

Think naming the team of the century was hard? Jon Ralph and Glenn McFarlane have narrowed that down to 10 and determined the defining player of the 21st century. HAVE YOUR SAY.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 6: Jesse Motlop of the Blues celebrates a goal during the 2023 AFL Round 21 match between the St Kilda Saints and the Carlton Blues at Marvel Stadium on August 6, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Next man up’: Revitalised Motlop ready to earn back Blues’ ‘trust’

Jesse Motlop is confident a reshaped pre-season program at Carlton will help him make up for a disappointing 2024, as he prepares to pick up the slack in the absence of Matt Owies.

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Essendon Training at the Hanger. Saturday, February 1. 2025. Picture: David Crosling

Dons track watch: Opening Round hints, ruck roles, Tsatas stars

The Bombers took to the track on Saturday for some match simulation, revealing plenty of hints as to how they might shape up for Opening Round against the Suns. More here.

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MELBOURNE , AUSTRALIA. May 26 , 2024. Round 11. Melbourne vs St Kilda at the MCG. Kysaiah Pickett of the Demons . Pic: Michael Klein

All Stars clash injury fears allayed as AFL makes call on Pickett ban

High performance guru Darren Burgess has promised clubs their stars will be looked after in the Indigenous All Stars clash, while the AFL has decided if Kozzie Pickett can play despite being suspended.

Your SayAFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 15: Jesse Motlop of the Blues celebrates kicking a goal during the round 18 AFL match between Carlton Blues and Port Adelaide Power at Marvel Stadium, on July 15, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

‘Carlton needs more’: Are Blues kids holding them back?

At some AFL clubs, young guns form the nucleus of a premiership challenger. At others, fans are nervous about whether their investment will pay off. Where does your team sit ahead of the 2025 season?

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 07: Bradley Hill of the Saints runs with the ball during the round 17 AFL match between St Kilda Saints and Sydney Swans at Marvel Stadium, on July 07, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

Hill backs Saints for finals return, next gen to fire

St Kilda’s finish to 2024 has given Brad Hill plenty of confidence in their pursuit of finals footy next year. Plus he tells GLENN MCFARLANE the next gen stars impressing this pre-season.

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Full injury list: Every club’s biggest Christmas concerns

The first chunk of the pre-season is over, with plenty of players racing the clock to prove their fitness before the start of the new campaign. We run the rule over who is fit at every club here.

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