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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 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.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 19: Dustin Martin of the Tigers celebrates kicking a goal during the round 23 AFL match between Richmond Tigers and North Melbourne Kangaroos at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on August 19, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Retirement? Yze says Martin has years left in AFL

Amid ongoing speculation about Dustin Martin’s AFL future, Richmond coach Adem Yze says the Tigers champion has several years left at the top level.

AFL

Jack Higgins sling tackle concusses Aliir Aliir at Adelaide Oval in R7

Saints livewire learns fate for dumping tackle on Power star

St Kilda took Jack Higgins’ three-game ban to a marathon tribunal appeal that went for over three hours. See the result from the hearing here.

AFL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 23: Elijah Tsatas of the Bombers in action during the round two AFL match between Sydney Swans and Essendon Bombers at SCG, on March 23, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/AFL Photos/via Getty Images )

Dons mid demands recall with 37 touches as Parker set for return

Luke Parker is set to return for the Swans, while a Bombers young gun has put an irresistible case forward for a recall after 37 touches in the VFL. See who else shone.

AnalysisAFL

MELBOURNE , AUSTRALIA. April 24, 2024. AFL.. Anzac Eve. Richmond vs Melbourne at the the MCG. Daniel Turner of the Demons celebrates a 2nd quarter goal . Pic: Michael Klein

Could accidental forward ‘Disco’ be the answer to Dees woes?

Until two weeks ago, Daniel ‘Disco’ Turner hadn’t played forward since his junior days in Albury. Now, with three Anzac eve goals to his name, could he help solve the Dees forward disconnect?

SuperCoach

MELBOURNE , AUSTRALIA. April 24, 2024. AFL.. Anzac Eve. Richmond vs Melbourne at the the MCG. Max Gawn of the Demons runs away from Richmonds Toby Nankervis during the 2nd qtr. . Pic: Michael Klein

Three SuperCoach takeaways from Gawn’s Anzac-Eve monster

Melbourne superstar Max Gawn has led his side to yet another Anzac Eve victory over Richmond. See the takeaways and relive the updates here.

AFL

Inside the rebuild: Are Hawks or Roos closer to next flag?

Both several years into rebuilds, North Melbourne and Hawthorn’s next premierships appear a long way off. GLENN MCFARLANE examines how both clubs are tracking and the keys to their re-emergence as contenders.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 20: Blues players celebrate during the 2024 AFL Round 06 match between the Carlton Blues and the GWS GIANTS at Marvel Stadium on April 20, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Early Tackle: Blue-collar Carlton show it’s not just the stars

There’s plenty of starpower at Carlton, who certainly came to play in their big win over GWS, but the lesser lights at the Blues were just as crucial. Early LIKES and DISLIKES from round 6.

AFL

Nathan Buckley celebrates an early goal. 2003 Grand Final. Collingwood v Brisbane Lions. MCG.

Divorce forces Bucks to buy back medals, sell over 200 items

More than 200 items from Nathan Buckley’s career will be put up for auction, including grand final jumpers and some precious keepsakes from the Collingwood legend’s career.

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