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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 - APRIL 24: Brendan Gale, Chief Executive Officer of the Tigers looks on during the 2023 AFL Round 06 match between the Melbourne Demons and the Richmond Tigers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 24, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Tigers boss announces departure to become first Tassie CEO

Richmond boss Brendon Gale has informed club members he will depart the Tigers, with the new Tasmania team announcing him as their inaugural CEO.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 09: Christian Petracca of the Demons is tackled by Patrick Cripps of the Blues and Nic Newman of the Blues during the 2024 AFL Round 09 match between the Carlton Blues and the Melbourne Demons at The Melbourne Cricket Ground on May 09, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

How one magic moment spared Blues from Petracca’s miracle

Christian Petracca dominated a comeback like few we have ever seen in footy, and looked to have taken the game himself from the Blues, until one unsung hero down back sealed a Carlton victory.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Clayton Oliver of the Demons handpasses the ball during the 2024 AFL Round 08 match between the Melbourne Demons and the Geelong Cats at The Melbourne Cricket Ground on May 04, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

May: Rivals can forget about Oliver trade raid

Rivals keen to follow Adelaide’s lead and attempt to prise Clayton Oliver out of Melbourne have been told to think again, with a teammate saying the star midfield feels like he owes the Demons.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 17: Tarryn Thomas of the Kangaroos runs during a North Melbourne Kangaroos AFL training session at Arden Street Ground on November 17, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images via AFL Photos)

Explosive email reveals North’s warning to rival clubs on Thomas

An explosive email has revealed North Melbourne’s stark warning to rival clubs about troubled star Tarryn Thomas, and the lengths the club went to in rehabilitating the former Kangaroo.

AFL News

MELBOURNE , AUSTRALIA. May 4, 2024. AFL. Melbourne vs Geelong at the MCG. Clayton Oliver enjoys Caleb Windsors 4th qtr goal . Pic: Michael Klein

The Goodwin masterclass that ended Cats’ run

Simon Goodwin and Bayley Fritsch, take a bow. On Saturday night, with a perfect plan and a moment of sheer genius Melbourne showed the rest of competition how to beat Geelong.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 03: Debutant, Lachlan Sullivan of the Magpies celebrates his first league goal during the 2024 AFL Round 08 match between the Carlton Blues and the Collingwood Magpies at The Melbourne Cricket Ground on May 03, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Cox welcomes Sullivan into unique club after impressive debut

Lachie Sullivan joined an exclusive club alongside three Magpies as Collingwood pipped Carlton at the post on Friday night. Mason Cox chats the debutant, the Pies’ form and more.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 21: Brayden Maynard of the Magpies and Charlie Curnow of the Blues wrestle during the round 10 AFL match between Carlton Blues and Collingwood Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on May 21, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Weitering: How Blues target Pies clashes as club definers

Ahead of their next meeting tonight, Jacob Weitering has revealed how the Blues have used their last three clashes with the Magpies as markers on the club’s road towards success.

UPDATEDAFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 30: Andrew McGrath of the Bombers high fives fans after winning the round three AFL match between Essendon Bombers and St Kilda Saints at Marvel Stadium, on March 30, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Ultimate success and mateship: Why star Bomber inked huge deal

Essendon have locked down a key piece of their future in Andrew McGrath, and the star half-back says the challenge of ending Essendon’s premiership drought enticed him to put pen to paper.

UPDATEDAFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25: Nik Cox (left) and Sam Draper of the Bombers celebrate during the 2024 AFL Round 07 match between the Essendon Bombers and the Collingwood Magpies at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 25, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Draper reaches out to Bevo over podcast comments

Essendon ruckman Sam Draper has reached out to Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge after he made comments on a podcast about the Dogs’ list.

Collingwood

Buckley auction fetches staggering six-figure sum

One of Nathan Buckley’s jumpers sold for $16,000 as treasured items from the Collingwood champion’s AFL career went under the hammer at auction.

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