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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 - MAY 25: Michael Long leads the Long Walk ahead of the round 11 AFL match between Richmond Tigers and Essendon Bombers at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on May 25, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Legend’s ‘Long Walk’ challenge to every AFL club

Michael Long has issued an open invitation to every AFL club to become part of the annual ‘Long Walk’ as his impact on football and indigenous Australia was hailed.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MAY 24: Billy Frampton of the Magpies reacts a free kick is awarded to Sean Darcy of the Dockers during the round 11 AFL match between Walyalup (the Fremantle Dockers) and Collingwood Magpies at Optus Stadium, on May 24, 2024, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

League ticks off call to penalise ‘time wasting’ Pies

The Sean Darcy free kick had Collingwood supporters up in arms and coach Craig McRae ‘confused’. But the AFL has backed the umpire, and confirmed the rule is something clubs know about.

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MELBOURNE. 07/05/2023. AFl. Round 8. Collingwood vs Sydney at the MCG. Players punch on after Swans players got stuck into Nick Daicos of the Magpies after a Sydneys Ryan Clarke 1st qtr goal . Pic: Michael Klein

Swans boss calls out Magpies for blockbuster collision

Sydney chairman Andrew Pridham has never been shy at taking jabs at the Pies, now the Swans boss has thrown down the gauntlet to the 2023 premiers for an epic way to start 2025.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 11: Sam Draper and Brad Scott, Senior Coach of the Bombers are seen after the Bombers defeated the Giants during the round nine AFL match between Essendon Bombers and Greater Western Sydney Giants at Marvel Stadium, on May 11, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

‘That’s the s— thing’: Draper responds to podcast controversy

A chastened Sam Draper has reassured Essendon – and his parents – he won’t be making any negative public comments about rival clubs.

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1972. Barry Davis. Essendon. Neg: ED14127[Herald 14/4/1972]

AFL world mourns passing of Roos pioneer and Bombers legend

Essendon and North Melbourne are mourning the loss of triple premiership player Barry Davis, who died, aged 80, on Wednesday after a life that included a remarkable 289-game career.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 29: Jacob Weitering of the Blues handpasses the ball during the 2024 AFL Round 03 match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Carlton Blues at Marvel Stadium on March 29, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Weitering, then who? Blues rush to keep key trio off market

Jacob Weitering’s next deal is the priority for Carlton’s list management team — but the signatures of three other key Blues are looming large as their contracts run down.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MAY 19: Harley Reid of the Eagles celebrates the win with the fans during the 2024 AFL Round 10 match between Waalitj Marawar (West Coast Eagles) and Narrm (Melbourne Demons) at Optus Stadium on May 19, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Being Harley: Reid opens up on ‘daunting’ Perth, new contract

Harley Reid has taken the AFL world by storm in just nine games – and everyone wants in on the frenzy. But what it’s really like for a 19-year-old kid in a new city?

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 18: Bobby Hill of the Magpies celebrates a goal during the 2024 AFL Round 10 match between The Collingwood Magpies and Kuwarna (Adelaide Crows) at The Melbourne Cricket Ground on May 18, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Star Pie says AFL’s fight against racism far from over

Bobby Hill’s celebration on Saturday was inspired by Adam Goodes, and not the only time the Norm Smith medallist has paid tribute to the AFL legend, but he tells GLENN McFARLANE the AFL still has ways to go to combat racism.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 29: Luke Parker of the Swans runs with the ball under pressure from Jye Caldwell of the Bombers during the round 20 AFL match between Essendon Bombers and Sydney Swans at Marvel Stadium, on July 29, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Swans to appeal Parker’s monster ban as club rallies around star

Sydney have not accepted Luke Parker’s six-game ban and will appeal the decision as a premiership teammate backs the veteran to play AFL this year.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 05: Sam Naismith of the Tigers handballs during the round eight AFL match between Richmond Tigers and Fremantle Dockers at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on May 05, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Fears Naismith is facing fourth ACL rebuild as injury crisis deepens

Richmond’s injury crisis has deepened, with back-up ruckman Sam Naismith believed to have suffered a heartbreaking fourth ACL injury in the VFL.

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