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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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Scott Pendlebury and his three coaches, Mick Malthouse, Nathan Buckley and Craig McRae.

Scott Pendlebury through the eyes of his three coaches

Scott Pendlebury’s career changed in 2006. Now, the ‘conductor of the orchestra’ is Collingwood’s greatest ever player. GLENN McFARLANE speaks to Pendlebury’s coaches about the 400-gamer.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 27: Jake Lever of the Demons reacts in the final siren during the round 20 AFL match between Melbourne Demons and Greater Western Sydney Giants at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on July 27, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Early Tackle: Epic finish at the ‘G but where were the Dees fans?

The Demons nearly turned around a four goal last quarter deficit at the ‘G on Saturday night but were there more seagulls than fans to witness it? See Glenn McFarlane’s round 20 likes and dislikes.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 29: Rory Lobb of the Bulldogs marks the ball during the round 16 AFL match between North Melbourne Kangaroos and Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium, on June 29, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Change of heart? Lobb revival leaves Dogs in awkward spot

Rory Lobb’s stunning career revival in defence has left Westerm Bulldogs in an awkward position as they maintain a strong interest in one of the best key backmen on the market.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 07: Luke Beveridge, Senior Coach of the Bulldogs addresses his players at three quarter time during the 2024 AFL Round 13 match between the Western Bulldogs and the Brisbane Lions at Marvel Stadium on June 07, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

The four magnet swings which saved Bevo’s career

Luke Beveridge is no stranger to swinging the magnets – just ask Caleb Daniel. But after calls for his head early in the season, four masterstroke moves have the Dogs well back in the finals mix.

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MELBOURNE, JULY 24, 2024: Western Bulldogs AFL players Arthur Jones and Cody Weightman in their new gym facilities. Picture: Mark Stewart

Inside the Bulldogs’ $78m ‘game changer’

The Western Bulldogs have a new weapon: its $78m redevelopment of Whitten Oval. GLENN McFARLANE gets a sneak peak at the new facilities.

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MELBOURNE . 24/02/2023. AFL . St Kilda vs Melbourne at Moorabbin. Umpire Ray chamberlain back in action . Pic: Michael Klein

Razor Ray headlines trio of umps hanging up the whistle

The AFL’s most-recognisable umpire is calling quits on his time in green, with ‘Razor’ Ray Chamberlain announcing his retirement alongside two other highly-experienced officials.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 20: Dion Prestia of the Tigers tries to tackle Zak Butters of the Power during the 2024 AFL Round 19 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Richmond Tigers at Adelaide Oval on July 20, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Butters to fight fine after record-breaking sanction

Zak Butters is looking to challenge his unwanted record as the most-fined player in the competition’s history, taking his case to the tribunal.

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Sam Draper knew exactly what he was doing.

‘Incredible how Karma works’: Draper’s antics motivate Crows win

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks has revealed the Crows used the vision of Sam Draper’s ‘duck dive’ to motivate the side ahead of their victory over Essendon.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 05: Jack Scrimshaw of the Hawks celebrates after the final siren during the 2024 AFL Round 08 match between the Western Bulldogs and the Hawthorn Hawks at Marvel Stadium on May 05, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

The unsung hero behind Hawks’ miserly defence

Hawthorn are on the rise and a big reason why is their back six. GLENN McFARLANE chats with one of their guns, and JAY CLARK looks at the numbers behind their miserly defence.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 23: Harrison Jones of the Bombers in action during the 2024 AFL Round 15 match between the Essendon Bombers and the West Coast Eagles at Marvel Stadium on June 23, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Wing and a prayer: Role change invigorates injury-hit Don’s career

Harrison Jones has endured an injury-hit run during his time at Essendon. But deployed as a wingman by coach Brad Scott in the past months, the young Bomber is finally thriving and on the cusp of securing his long-term future.

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