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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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Collingwood

Biggest surprise in McRae’s Pies coach interview

Craig McRae took a unique approach to his Magpies job application, listing the coaches who had shaped him. And they weren’t all from the AFL.

AFL

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 16: Jack Ginnivan of the Magpies celebrates a goal with Taylor Adams during the 2023 AFL Round 05 match between the Collingwood Magpies and the St Kilda Saints at Adelaide Oval on April 16, 2023 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Swans launch trade play for Pies leader

Sydney has launched a bold play to try and secure Collingwood co-vice captain Taylor Adams during the trade period, leaving the Magpie with a big decision to make.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 29: Clayton Oliver and Christian Petracca of the Demons are seen during the 2023 AFL Round 07 match between the Melbourne Demons and the North Melbourne Kangaroos at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 29, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Dons? Cats? Crows? How potential Oliver trade could look

If one of Melbourne’s greatest ever players was officially up for grabs, which clubs could satisfy the Demons in a blockbuster trade deal? We look at the contenders.

Collingwood

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 18: Heritier Lumumba looks on during Ngarra Jarra Noun Healing Ceremony at Victoria Park on April 18, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia.ÃÂ¼ (Photo by Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

‘Monumental’: Lumumba celebrates Pies flag victory

Collingwood’s 2010 premiership star, Heritier Lumumba has celebrated the Pies flag on X in what could be a thawing of his estrangement from the club due to racism allegations.

AFL

MELBOURNE , AUSTRALIA. September 30, 2023. AFL Grand Final between Collingwood and the Brisbane Lions at the MCG. Peter Daicos with his boys Josh and Nick .Picture by Michael Klein

Incredible thing every Pies premiership team since ‘35 have in common

Collingwood’s 2023 premiership triumph was rich in family legacies, continuing a Magpie flag tradition stretching back to 1935.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 01: Darcy Moore the captain of the Magpies holds up the Premiership Cup during the Collingwood Magpies AFL Grand Final celebrations fan day at AIA Centre on October 01, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

The other injury Pies premiership skipper played through

Darcy Moore was already recovering from a recent hamstring injury and battling a wrist problem. But the sore skipper had another issue to deal with on grand final day.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Darcy Moore of the Magpies and Craig McRae, Senior Coach of the Magpies celebrate during the 2023 AFL Grand Final match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Brisbane Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 30, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Cause chaos’: McRae reveals secret signal that sparked Pies

With Collingwood looking down the barrel of another heartbreaking grand final defeat, the Magpies had five minutes to save their flag dream. Then Craig McRae gave the signal.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Jordan De Goey of the Magpies celebrates winning with the AFL Premiership Cup during 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 Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Special inspiration behind De Goey’s finals masterpiece

Jordan De Goey has had a rollercoaster career to date, but dedicated his premiership medal on the greatest day of his life to a special individual near and dear to his heart.

UPDATEDAFL News

GF teams: Pies back in Ginni as Lions make tough call

The teams are in for the grand final, as the Pies look to find a spark up forward and the Lions make an agonising choice down back. See the full 22s, subs and latest selection news.

AFL News

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 26: Cats head coach, Chris Scott looks on during the round 24 AFL match between Geelong Cats and Western Bulldogs at GMHBA Stadium, on August 26, 2023, in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

Trade buzz: Real impact of AFL’s draft handout to North

Cats coach Chris Scott fumed at the AFL’s assistance package to North Melbourne on Monday, but has been more been made of it than what we will see on draft night?

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