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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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Photo of legendary caller Bruce McAvaney getting ready for the return of the AFL season. Bruce will be commentating from Adelaide rather than from the game for the first time in Adelaide, Saturday, June 6, 2020. (The Australian/ Morgan Sette)

Bruce is back! McAvaney returns for Channel 7’s finals coverage

Legendary sports broadcaster Bruce McAvaney is making a footy comeback for the biggest two weeks of the AFL season. GLENN McFARLANE has the exclusive details.

AFL News

Hok to the future: Eight reasons Hawks will be better in 2025

After taking the AFL by storm with Hokball, Hawthorn’s brigade of young stars will face huge expectations in 2025. GLENN MCFARLANE looks at why Sam Mitchell’s side will be even better.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 13: Ken Hinkley, Senior Coach of the Power looks on during the 2024 AFL Second Semi Final match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Hawthorn Hawks at Adelaide Oval on September 13, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Matthews: ‘Smartarse’ Ken should be embarrassed

AFL legend Leigh Matthews has slammed Ken Hinkley’s post-match sledge aimed at Jack Ginnivan as the league weighs up whether to penalise the Power coach. HAVE YOUR SAY

AFL News

James Sicily breaks silence on Ken Hinkley stoush

Please explain: Sicily doubles down as AFL puts heat on Ken

Hawthorn skipper James Sicily has spoken out about last night’s heated exchange with Power coach Ken Hinkley – an incident that has now drawn an official ‘please explain’ from the AFL.

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AFL Rich 100: Footy’s mega earners, millionaires revealed

The AFL Rich 100 for 2024 is here. There are new faces, a few big surprises and, of course, some eye-catching contracts for all the wrong reasons. See the full list and have your say.

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The Sam Mitchell evolution: How ‘acquired taste’ changed his ways

He was an acquired taste. He wasn’t the most favoured bloke in the playing group. He was too brutal. Those who played with Sam Mitchell paint a similar picture. But his transformation to coach today is the true work of art.

AFL News

Coach Alastair Clarkson is leaving the club and handing it over to Sam Mitchell. Presser at Waverley Park. Picture: Tony Gough

Kennett: ‘Cooked’ Clarko almost ‘wrecked’ succession plan

One of the key architects of Hawthorn’s coaching succession plan has hailed its success and revealed how it almost unravelled due to Alastair Clarkson.

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LAUNCESTON, AUSTRALIA - JULY 14: Chris Fagan, Senior Coach of the Lions celebrates with players during the 2018 AFL round 17 match between the Hawthorn Hawks and the Brisbane Lions at UTAS Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Launceston, Australia. (Photo by Adam Trafford/AFL Media/Getty Images)

Premiership flop won’t cost Fagan his job

For many, it’s been premiership or bust for Chris Fagan and the Lions this year. But Brisbane’s powerbrokers see it otherwise and are set to make a huge call on the coach’s future.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 06: Jamarra Ugle-Hagan of the Bulldogs and Sam Frost of the Hawks compete for the ball during the 2024 AFL Second Elimination Final match between the Western Bulldogs and the Hawthorn Hawks at The Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 06, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Hawks dealt mammoth blow with Frost ruled out

Hawthorn’s backline has taken a massive hit with full back Sam Frost ruled out for the rest of the season ahead of the Hawks’ date with Charlie Dixon and Port Adelaide.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 06: Calsher Dear of the Hawks celebrates a goal with teammates during the 2024 AFL Second Elimination Final match between the Western Bulldogs and the Hawthorn Hawks at The Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 06, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Sky’s the limit’ as young Hawks turn eyes to faltering Power

The Hawks aren’t looking past the Power, but they recognise Port are in their way as they plot to charge through September, led by an unlikely young spearhead.

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