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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

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 22: Kane Farrell of the Power celebrates a goal with Willem Drew of the Power during the round two AFL match between Port Adelaide Power and Richmond Tigers at Adelaide Oval, on March 22, 2025, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Port defender on brink of committing to big call on future

Port Adelaide has a host of defenders coming out of contract at season’s end. But one of the Power’s most important, Kane Farrell, is set to make a decision this week.

St Kilda

Destination Moorabbin: ‘Messiah complex’ holding back the Saints

Who wants to be a Saint? There’s been plenty of swings at Moorabbin, but not many hits, so far. Jon Ralph and Glenn McFarlane dive into what their future holds with footy’s biggest war chest.

AFL News

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 22: Andrew McGrath of the Bombers looks dejected after losing the round two AFL match between Essendon Bombers and Adelaide Crows at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on March 22, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Damning stats show just how bad Bombers are

Adelaide hadn’t won at the MCG for eight years. The Crows did more than that, destroying a hapless Essendon. These are the stats which reveal just how badly the Bombers are going.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 23: Darcy Cameron of the Magpies celebrates a goal during the round 24 AFL match between Melbourne Demons and Collingwood Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on August 23, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Trade buzz: Premiership Pie’s spot on ruckman merry-go-round

Luke Jackson and Tom De Koning’s futures have been all the rage, but another star ruckman might be enticed to change clubs as he considers testing the market.

Carlton

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Patrick Cripps (left) and Jacob Weitering of the Blues look dejected after a loss during the 2025 AFL Round 01 match between the Richmond Tigers and the Carlton Blues at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on March 13, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Standards not met: Inside brutal Blues review after Tigers howler

Carlton’s season couldn’t have started worse after a shock loss to the Tigers, but the Blues hope a brutal review of last Thursday night will be the catalyst for a response against Hawthorn.

AFL News

Tribunal serves ‘shock’ warning to entire competition

On a night where three players challenged suspensions for head-high hits and all failed, the tribunal put its foot down. In the case of Jackson Archer, a warning was sent to every AFL player.

AFL

NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. 15th March, 2025 . AFL Round 1. Collingwood vs Port Adelaide at the MCG . Tim Membrey of the Magpies celebrates a 1st quarter goal . Picture: Michael Klein

Early Tackle: MCG debacle raises big Hinkley questions

The manner of the Port Adelaide’s capitulation will pour even more searing heat on the club’s contentious succession plan, writes GLENN McFARLANE. See the early round 1 likes and dislikes.

AFL News

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 29: Matt Rowell of the Suns is tackled during the round 16 AFL match between Gold Coast Suns and Collingwood Magpies at People First Stadium, on June 29, 2024, in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Trade buzz: Huge demands could price Vic clubs out of Rowell move

Victorian clubs are lining up to try and lure Matt Rowell out of Gold Coast. But there’s a big sticking point which could force him to remain in Queensland.

AFL

Dees’ unrest, Voss texts and lap-top slams: How Pies got their man

Dan Houston showed rivals clubs what they missed out on when he starred against the Power in round 1. Go inside the sleepless nights and the ‘unbelievable tensions’ behind his trade move.

ExclusiveRichmond

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Tom Lynch of the Tigers celebrates after scoring a goal during the round one AFL match between Richmond Tigers and Carlton Blues at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on March 13, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Lynch reveals fears his career was over, responds to ‘aura’ criticism

Richmond spearhead Tom Lynch has opened up on doubts his career would continue and calls that his head coach lacks aura after a sensational win over Carlton.

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