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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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‘You f*****g idiot’: The day Drum gave Barassi a spray

Ron Barassi is the most revered name in Australian rules football, but that didn’t stop Damian Drum unloading on the then-Swans coach. He reveals the astonishing story on SACKED.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 03: Jeff Browne and Craig Kelly pose for a photo before the 2024 AFL Gather Round Welcome Dinner Event at Glenelg Foreshore on April 03, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Absolute nonsense’: Browne backs Pies’ culture after racism saga

Jeff Browne has vigorously defended Collingwood’s culture and CEO Craig Kelly after claims of racism were made against him by a former Pies staff member.

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DO NOT USEÃ.. To go with Glen McFarlane storyÃ.. NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. 20th November 2024. Outgoing Collingwood president Jeff Browne hugs the 2023 premiership cup. . Picture: Michael Klein

‘We will find a cure’: Browne’s vow in new cancer role

Jeff Browne will stand down from the Collingwood presidency in December, ready to embark on a new challenge that hits close to home – and one that could help thousands of Australians.

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‘I had both jobs’: Drum’s enduring regret over secret Pies talks

As pressure mounted on Tony Shaw at Collingwood in 1998, the club held secret talks with Damian Drum. For the first time, he speaks on the SACKED podcast about how close he came to being Collingwood’s coach.

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WARNING! HERALD SUN ONLY. DO NOT RUN. Dermott Brereton grimaces in pain during the 1989 Grand Final against Geelong. Picture: Supplied

Drum earmarked for hit job which set 1989 grand final alight

Damian Drum missed the 1989 grand final with injury, but on SACKED he reveals champion coach Malcolm Blight had him pencilled in to clean up Dermott Brereton at the opening bounce.

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06/06/1999. Sydney Swans v Collingwood. SCG. Tony Lockett (right) wrestles for position with Collingwood's Mal Michael.

Broke playing AFL: The day Mal Michael almost quit Pies

The average AFL wage is more than $400,000 — but footy wasn’t always so glamorous. Mal Michael tells the SACKED podcast about living on $250 a week and the meeting which stopped him quitting football.

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Collingwood 2011 jumper. President Eddie McGuire listens to Chris Tarrant.

The night Eddie saved Collingwood star’s career

In January 2000, Chris Tarrant vanished, leaving flatmate Mal Michael with a concerning letter. They soon tracked him down – but it was then-president Eddie McGuire who brought him back.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. 19th November 2024. AFL. Pics to go with Glen McFarlane story. Collingwoods likely next president Barry Carp at the pies spiritual home Victoria Park. Picture: Michael Klein

Do Better, win premierships: Carp sets out Pies vision

The man set to be charged with leading Collingwood’s next era has declared Craig McRae to be the best coach in the AFL and backed the club’s mantra of being all-in on immediate premiership success.

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Anthony Rocca's reaction in the 2002 grand final

‘It snuck in’: Lions star confirms Rocca, Pies were robbed of flag

Pies fans still say they were robbed of a flag in 2002 after a Anthony Rocca set shot was judged a behind in the decider. In the latest edition of SACKED, Lions full back Mal Michael agrees.

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Track watch: Big names, recruits back early as Houston wows fans

The Pies, Roos and Dees were on track today, with some star recruits impressing onlookers. Check out all the news, pics and see which senior players reported for pre-season early here.

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