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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 - JULY 05: Jye Caldwell of the Bombers celebrates kicking a goal during the round 17 AFL match between Collingwood Magpies and Essendon Bombers at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on July 05, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

It’s official: Dons the real deal as Scott finds his perfect mix

Before the round, Essendon had not beaten a team currently in the top eight. But that all changed on Friday night, as Brad Scott orchestrated a Bombers statement win over Collingwood.

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Cats CEO Steve Hocking and Chris Scott, Senior Coach of the Cats chat after the 2024 AFL Round 01 match between the Geelong Cats and the St Kilda Saints at GMHBA Stadium on March 16, 2024 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Cats ‘don’t need to be apologising’ for planned $60m upgrade

Geelong is looking to raise $20 million on its own as part of a $60 million development for a new training and events facility at GMHBA, while Tasmania is preparing to unveil plans for its stadium.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 30: Jack Ginnivan of the Hawks celebrates after scoring a goal during the 2024 AFL Round 16 match between the West Coast Eagles and the Hawthorn Hawks at Optus Stadium on June 30, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Will Russell/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Broken leg puts Ginni’s Pies homecoming at the ‘G in doubt

Hawthorn has suffered a blow ahead of Saturday’s trip down to the Cattery with Jack Ginnivan ruled out. Will he be back for the clash with Collingwood? See all the round 17 teams.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 28: Will Ashcroft of the Lions in action during the 2024 AFL Round 16 match between the Brisbane Lions and the Melbourne Demons at The Gabba on June 28, 2024 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Russell Freeman/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Swann: Academies, father-son rule vital to stave off talent poaching

The Lions are pleading with the league to leave AFL academies in Brisbane untouched as part of the competitive balance review, while, Jake Waterman is set to turn his back on significant rival interest.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 01: Will Day and Jack Ginnivan of the Hawks react after Ginnivan kicked a goal just before three quarter time during the round 12 AFL match between Hawthorn Hawks and Adelaide Crows at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on June 01, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

The true story behind Will Day’s ‘clash’ with Jack Ginnivan

The critics wondered whether there was tension between Will Day and Jack Ginnivan after an emotion-charged goal celebration. The Hawks midfield star sets the record straight in wide-ranging interview.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 29: Gary Rohan of the Cats celebrates kicking a goal during the round 16 AFL match between Geelong Cats and Essendon Bombers at Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 29, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)

Early Tackle: Brutal Cats prove critics wrong — again

You think the critics would know by now — write off Geelong at your peril. As GLENN MCFARLANE writes, the Cats have silenced their doubters yet again. See his likes and dislikes from round 16.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 09: (L-R) Patrick Cripps, Elijah Hollands and Matthew Kennedy of the Blues celebrate during the 2024 AFL Round 13 match between the Essendon Bombers and the Carlton Blues at The Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 09, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Moneyball: New Blues hero locked in until 2026

One of the heroes in Carlton’s emergence as a genuine premiership contender has been rewarded with a contract extension. Plus, all the latest trade whispers in Moneyball.

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Will Lorenz with his family after being drafted by Port Adelaide . Picture: PAFC

Teams news: Tigers, Port to unveil round 16 debutants

Port Adelaide and Richmond will unveil fresh faces on Sunday, while Hawthorn has made its call on whether to include Finn Maginness for the tagging job on Harley Reid. SEE THE FULL ROUND 16 TEAMS

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 14: Trent Rivers (left) and Christian Petracca of the Demons celebrate during the 2023 AFL Round 18 match between the Melbourne Demons and the Brisbane Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 14, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Petracca’s advice for Dees’ new midfield weapon revealed

Trent Rivers has revealed the advice he received from Christian Petracca after stepping into the huge midfield void left by the Melbourne superstar. He speaks to GLENN MCFARLANE about his transition to a key member of the Demons’ engine room.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies celebrates a goal during the 2023 AFL Grand Final match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Brisbane Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 30, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

100,000 for Pendles? Pies champ’s milestone could shatter records

If you thought Dustin Martin’s 300th game was big — just wait for Scott Pendlebury’s 400th. As GLENN MCFARLANE reports, Pendles’ milestone could break the record for biggest home-and-away crowd in AFL history.

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