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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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AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 10: Christian Petracca of the Demons leaves the field injured during the 2024 AFL Round 13 match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Melbourne Demons at The Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 10, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Petracca’s season over in brutal Demons blow

Christian Petracca will miss the rest of the season as he recovers from the internal injuries he sustained on King’s Birthday in a huge blow to Melbourne’s finals hopes.

SuperCoach

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 04: Darcy Wilson of the Saints kicks during a St Kilda Saints AFL training session at RSEA Park on June 04, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Late mail: Stats guru’s big SuperCoach rookie calls

Almost 8000 SuperCoaches have traded out St Kilda young gun Darcy Wilson – but is it the right call? And which rookie should come in? Champion Data’s Fantasy Freako has his say, plus all the late mail.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 01: Jack Gunston of Hawks celebrates a goal 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)

Hawk talk: Veteran trio’s future made clear, latest on Irishman

See the latest on the futures of Jack Gunston, Luke Breust and Sam Frost as the Hawks close in on re-signing an Irishman on a long-term deal.

AFL

Collingwood Vice-Captain Brayden Maynard ahead of his 200th AFL game. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

‘Balance’ the key to Pies’ heart and soul Maynard

Pies defender Brayden Maynard makes no apologies for his relentless on-field approach to the game, but the premiership Pie says he’s really a “big gentle giant” away from the field.

AFL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 24: Dustin Martin of the Tigers celebrates with his Norm Smith Medal and Premiership Medal during the 2020 Toyota AFL Grand Final match between the Richmond Tigers and the Geelong Cats at The Gabba on October 24, 2020 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Wouldn’t be good for him’: Tiger legend’s pointed message to Dusty

Ahead of his 300th game in the yellow and black, another Tigers legend has implored Dustin Martin to not make a move after 2024, declaring loyalty is in his nature.

AFL

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 01: Dustin Martin of the Tigers warms up prior to the round 12 AFL match between Geelong Cats and Richmond Tigers at GMHBA Stadium on June 01, 2024 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)

Revealed: Swans’ audacious ploy to pinch Dusty from Tigers

In an extraordinary documentary about Dustin Martin’s Richmond career it can be revealed just how close the Tiger icon was to pulling on the colours of a rival club.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 10: Nathan Kreuger of the Magpies celebrates a goal during the round 13 AFL match between Collingwood Magpies and Melbourne Demons at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on June 10, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Jonathan DiMaggio/Getty Images)

The happy irony behind forgotten big man Kreuger’s three-goal haul

Nathan Kreuger admits he may have over-celebrated his goals, but after going 407 days without an AFL game and 788 without an AFL goal, the forgotten Collingwood big man can be excused for being excited.

AFL

EXCLUSIVE PIC FOR SUNDAY PAGE 1AFL brothers Ben (Essendon) and Harry (Carlton) McKay ahead of the blockbuster at the MCG on June 9. Picture: David Caird

Brotherly shove? Inside the sibling showdown 10 years in the making

You could be forgiven for thinking the McKay brothers’ clash in the AFL would never happen. GLENN MCFARLANE chats to the McKay family about what makes Ben and Harry’s clash so anticipated.

AFL News

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 08: Damien Hardwick, Senior Coach of the Suns looks on during the 2024 AFL Round 13 match between the St Kilda Saints and the Gold Coast SUNS at Marvel Stadium on June 08, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Early Tackle: 3 games, 3 decisions and 3 outcomes decided?

Judging by Damien Hardwick’s reaction in the coaches box, the Mac Andrew decision might be replayed a few times this week – and it won’t be the only one. See GLENN MCFARLANE’S full round 13 likes and dislikes.

AFL

Neale Daniher with Essendon football club players at the clubhouse Hanger ahead of Freeze at the G. Brothers Neale and Terry Daniher. Picture: David Caird

Iconic football family set for reunion at Dons-Blues blockbuster

Essendon’s King’s Birthday Eve clash with the Blues looks set to grow every year, with 2024 to feature a heartwarming moment pre-game when one of footy’s most famous families reunites.

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