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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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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - September 8, 2023. AFL . 1st Elimination Final. Michael Voss, senior coach of Carlton hugs Sam Docherty after the elimination final between Carlton and Sydney Swans at the MCG in Melbourne, Australia. Photo by Michael Klein.

Docherty’s bid for finals return gathers momentum

Sam Docherty’s bid to play in Carlton’s elimination final — 183 days after injuring his ACL — is gathering momentum. JON RALPH and GLENN MCFARLANE have the full details.

Collingwood

Fix De Goey, help Daicos: How the Pies contend again in 2025

The Pies finished 2024 on a high, but are the latest reigning premiers to miss the finals the year after winning it all. Glenn McFarlane details how they can contend again next year.

AFL News

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 26: Senior coach Simon Goodwin of the Demons and Christian Petracca after winning the round two AFL match between the Gold Coast Suns and the Melbourne Demons at Metricon Stadium on March 26, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Emotional Trac’s challenges laid bare, Goody details next step

The off-season is officially here for Melbourne – and it’s going to be a big one. How’s Christian Petracca really doing? What about Clayton Oliver? Get the latest after Friday night’s loss.

AFL

NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. August 23 2024. AFL Round 24. Melbourne vs Collingwood at the MCG. Craig Macrae, senior coach of the Magpies after tonights match . Pic: Michael Klein

Pies to get busy as McRae reveals trade priority

Pending a miracle, Collingwood will become the third reigning premier in four years to miss out on the finals. So, a big trade and free agency period awaits – what do the Pies need?

EXCLUSIVESport

Ron Barassi in 2022. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images.

New medal set to honour Ron Barassi

One of Australian rules football’s most iconic sons is set to be formally recognised on its biggest stage each year. Here are the details on the new medal in Ron Barassi’s name.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 03: Craig Kelly, Collingwood Magpies CEO, celebrates with Jordan De Goey of the Magpies after winning the round 21 AFL match between Collingwood Magpies and Carlton Blues at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on August 03, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Pies move to deny Craig Kelly rumour

Collingwood has denied a rumour that CEO Craig Kelly has left the club in the wake of allegations made against him by a former employee.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 15: Luke Beveridge, Senior Coach of the Bulldogs looks on during the round 14 AFL match between Western Bulldogs and Fremantle Dockers at Marvel Stadium, on June 15, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Best ever Bulldog? Legend’s son’s high praise for Bevo

Luke Beveridge will pass Ted Whitten Sr. this Sunday on the Dogs’ all-time games coached list. And the son of the legend says Bevo deserves his place at the top of the Bulldog tree.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 22: Blake Caracella, Assistant Coach of the Bombers is seen during the Essendon Bombers training session at the NEC Hangar on January 22, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Scott loses top lieutenant in blow to Bombers’ build

He made his name in red and black, went for the coaching job when Ben Rutten left, and his son is a chance to don the sash come November – but Blake Caracella has informed the club he’ll depart.

AFL News

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 17: (L-R) Jack Crisp, Beau McCreery and Nick Daicos of the Magpies celebrate during the 2024 AFL Round 23 match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Brisbane Lions at The Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 17, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Lazarus-like’ Daicos keeps Pies’ premiership defence alive

Nick Daicos has inspired Collingwood to a win for the ages over Brisbane Lions, keeping the club’s ailing premiership defence alive and leaving Magpies fans daring to dream.

AFL News

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 11: Christian Petracca of the Demons looks on during the round five AFL match between Melbourne Demons and Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on April 11, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Petracca spotted meeting rival club captain amid Dees exit talk

Days after reports surfaced of him being disgruntled at Melbourne, superstar Christian Petracca has been spotted meeting with a rival captain.

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