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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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Horse Racing

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 28: James McDonald riding Romantic Warrior (L) defeats Craig Williams riding Mr Brightside (r) and Tim Clark riding Alligator Blood in Race 9, the Ladbrokes Cox Plate, during Melbourne Racing at Moonee Valley Racecourse on October 28, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)

‘It was so cruel’: Hayes brothers already plotting revenge

The Hayes brothers went from devastation one moment to plotting a possible rematch the next with Mr Brightside’s Cox Plate conqueror Romantic Warrior.

Horse Racing

Ashrun (FR) ridden by Kerrin McEvoy wins the Lexus Hotham Stakes at Flemington Racecourse on October 31, 2020 in Flemington, Australia. (Natasha Morello/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Comeback stayer gunning for Melbourne Cup start at Geelong

An injury-plagued galloper who spent 1050 days on the sidelines continues his remarkable comeback in the Geelong Cup in a bid to stay in contention for the Melbourne Cup.

AFL

Flagpies, robbed Crows: 23 moments that shaped 2023

The 2023 AFL season will be hard to forget. From amazing performances to controversial moments, Glenn McFarlane looks at 23 moments and stories we talked about the most.

Horse Racing

MELBOURNE , AUSTRALIA. October 21, 2023. Caufield Cup Day. Race 5 . The Thousand Guineas Prelude. Coeur Volante ridden by Blake Shinn is too good in winning the 5th race . Pic: Michael Klein

‘Pretty special filly’ stamps Thousand Guineas claims

Coeur Volante again showed why trainer Mike Moroney holds her in high regard with a brilliant win in the Thousand Guineas Prelude at Caulfield.

Victoria

*** EMBARGO DO NOT USE CONTACT HS PIC DESK*** Herald Sun: Trent cotchin with his wife Brooke at Byron Bay, Wednesday 18th October 2023. Photo Danielle Smith

How Trent Cotchin’s selfless act could have changed Tiger history

Trent Cotchin on the quirks of footy, his relationship with Dusty and how the Covid hub nearly broke him and his family.

Collingwood

Jack Ginnivan in a Hawthorn jumper fir the first time.

Inside the Graham Wright phone call that led to Ginnivan exit

Jack Ginnivan’s manager was assured Collingwood hadn’t spoken to rival clubs about the premiership star, but it was that chat that confirmed to him the forward’s future lay elsewhere.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Jack Ginnivan of the Magpies poses with his Premiership Medal after the 2023 AFL Grand Final match between Collingwood Magpies and Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on September 30, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Drug ban, GF race soiree, McRae fallout: Inside Ginni trade saga

Jack Ginnivan has not had a quiet start to his career. Far from it. Now less than two weeks after he won a flag with Collingwood, he could be wearing brown and gold. Here’s how it all unfolded.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - July 16. AFL. Ben McKay of the Kangaroos after the round 18 AFL match between North Melbourne and Hawthorn at Marvel Stadium, on July 16, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. Photo by Michael Klein.

Did the Bombers pay overs for free agent trifecta?

Adrian Dodoro has been open for business in his last trade/free agency period. But are the Bombers getting enough bang for their buck?

AFL

MELBOURNE - APRIL 10: Tyler Brockman of the Hawks rues a missed shot on goal during the 2023 AFL Round 04 match between the Geelong Cats and the Hawthorn Hawks at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 10, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Mercurial forward traded west as Hawks look to next phase

Tyler Brockman is on his way to Western Australia after Hawthorn agreed to a deal with West Coast. Now what’s the next phase of the Hawks trade and draft strategy?

UpdatedAFL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 24: Clayton Oliver of the Demons celebrates a goal during the 2023 AFL Round 02 match between the Brisbane Lions and the Melbourne Demons at the Gabba on March 24, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Russell Freeman/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Details of Oliver’s ‘medical episode’ revealed

The Demons have confirmed superstar Clayton Oliver was taken to hospital in recent days after he suffered a medical episode, as the Dees wrap their arm around the midfielder.

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