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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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Essendon training camp at the Exos facility in Scottsdale, Arizona USA. Andrew McGrath. Picture: Essendon FC

Dons stars headed to US again in bid to snap finals drought

A group of Essendon players will head to the US again this off-season in a bid to end the club’s two-decade wait for a finals win next year.

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MELBOURNE , AUSTRALIA. September 30, 2023. AFL Grand Final between Collingwood and the Brisbane Lions at the MCG. Craig Macrae, senior coach of the Magpies with Daniel McStay and Taylor Adams .Picture by Michael Klein

‘No way’: The GF pain that was too much for McStay

Robbed of a premiership by injury, Dan McStay spent Grand Final week doing everything he could to support his teammates — until it all became too much. He opens up to GLENN MCFARLANE.

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Alastair Clarkson and North Melbourne on search for veterans

Clarko reveals North’s pursuit of Viney, Wines on trade hit list

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has openly revealed his club is chasing Demon Jack Viney and named four other veterans he would love to bring to the Kangaroos.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 03: Dustin Martin of the Tigers warms up before the round 21 AFL match between North Melbourne Kangaroos and Richmond Tigers at Marvel Stadium, on August 03, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Revealed: Tigers fans get final chance to thank legendary Dusty

Dustin Martin is set to receive an epic farewell from the Tigers after his retirement, but will we hear from the champ before he rides off into the sunset?

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 04: Christian Petracca of the Demons reacts during the 2024 AFL Round 04 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Melbourne Demons at Adelaide Oval on April 04, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Off Trac: Why trading might help Dees sort out internal mess

Former Demon Jordan Lewis says Melbourne is hurting itself from the inside, insisting too many people are ‘running their own agendas’ – and that no player is bigger than the club.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 10: Jye Caldwell of the Bombers celebrates a goal during the 2024 AFL Round 22 match between the Essendon Bombers and the Gold Coast SUNS at Marvel Stadium on August 10, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Moneyball: Star Don signs mega deal, rivals eye fringe Pies

Breakout Bomber Jye Caldwell has signed a long-term contract extension. Plus, rival clubs are circling several fringe Collingwood players. FULL DETAILS in Moneyball.

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2000 Semi-Final. Brisbane Lions v Carlton. MCG. Michael Mansfield tackles Brisbane Lions Michael Voss, while Brisbane Lion Beau McDonald looks on.

The sliding doors moments that cemented Voss’ Blues connections

He was a Brownlow medal winning triple premiership cup holding captain of the Brisbane Bears and Lions but Michael Voss’ career is littered with unlikely connections to the Navy Blue

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 10: Zach Merrett of the Bombers looks dejected after a loss during the 2024 AFL Round 22 match between the Essendon Bombers and the Gold Coast SUNS at Marvel Stadium on August 10, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Early Tackle: Who’s to blame for footy’s worst ever ‘capitulation’?

A season that promised so much for Essendon has become a familiar nightmare, writes GLENN MCFARLANE. Mac Andrew might’ve kicked the winner, but whatever way you dissect it, it’s clear where the blame lies.

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MELBOURNE , AUSTRALIA. March 4, 2024. AFL great Robert Walls with mates Mike Sheahan and Gerard Healy. . Pic: Michael Klein

‘The signs are positive’: VFL/AFL great Walls on cancer battle

AFL/VFL great Robert Walls has revealed he’s in remission for a rare form of cancer and says the “signs are positive”. He chats to GLENN MCFARLANE.

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‘Circus’: Pies’ flag defence shattered after 50m controversy

An almighty Sydney comeback — and possible missed 50m penalty — have all but ended Collingwood’s premiership defence, leaving a frustrated Craig McRae to hit out at a freekick “circus”.

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