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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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Sydney's Dylan Stephens celebrates kicking a goal during AFL Gather Round match between the Sydney Swans and Richmond at the Adelaide Oval on 14 April, 2023. Photo by Phil Hillyard(Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - **NO ON SALES** - Â©Phil Hillyard )

Vic club in box seat as young Swan requests trade

He played a key role in Sydney’s run to the 2022 grand final but, after being pushed down the midfield pecking order, Dylan Stephens is on the move. Here’s where he might end up.

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Bob Skilton has been elevated to a Legend of Australian Sport by the Sport Hall of Fame. Picture: Hamish Blair,

Bradman, Freeman, Skilton: Swan joins Aussie sport’s most esteemed

Triple Brownlow Medallist Bob Skilton has just received another massive accolade, becoming a Legend of the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - August 27 , 2023. AFL . Charlie Curnow of the Blues celebrates his 1st goal of the day, his 75th of the year, drawing him level with Taylor walker in the 2023 Coleman medal race during the round 24 match between Carlton and the Greater Western Sydney Giants at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Australia. Photo by Michael Klein.

Inside story: Why the Bombers passed on Charlie – twice

A key figure who had watched all of Charlie Curnow’s draft year couldn’t have been clearer to the Bombers about why they should take him. But the Dons said no – twice.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 07: Nick Daicos of the Magpies is seen during the 2023 AFL First Qualifying Final match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Melbourne Demons at Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 07, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

The Pies under pressure as another selection shock looms

Nick Daicos is almost certain to return for the preliminary final – but who comes out? Glenn McFarlane looks at Craig McRae’s latest dilemma and what comes next for Collingwood.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 30: Brandon Zerk-Thatcher of the Bombers is chased by Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats during the 2023 AFL Round 07 match between the Essendon Bombers and the Geelong Cats at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 30, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Fair or overs? Essendon’s likely BZT demands

Brandon Zerk-Thatcher is believed to be weighing up a move back to SA for family reasons. But the Bombers will put a high price on his head – especially if they miss out on Ben McKay.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - September 2 , 2023. AFLW . Patrick Cripps of the Blues during Carltons training session at Ikon Park in Melbourne, Australia. Photo by Michael Klein.

The Cripps comments Blues fans wanted to hear

As the Blues gear up for their first finals series in a decade, skipper Patrick Cripps has allayed Carlton fans’ worst fears.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 18: Magpies head coach Craig McRae looks on after the round 23 AFL match between Collingwood Magpies and Brisbane Lions at Marvel Stadium, on August 18, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Inside story: The emotional Pies bridge Fly is building

Last year, former Magpie Denis Banks gave a speech to current players about great mate Darren Millane – and the message typifies Collingwood’s transformation under Craig McRae.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 19: Sam Flanders of the Suns in action during the round 23 AFL match between Gold Coast Suns and Carlton Blues at Heritage Bank Stadium, on August 19, 2023, in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Trade buzz: The three Suns Vic clubs want to take from Dimma

Damien Hardwick believes his list has what it takes to go all the way and clearly other clubs agree as they circle some Suns on the fringe. Check out the latest trade news from across the AFL.

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Making Collingwood great again: How Pies hooked the biggest fish

Out: McGuire, Buckley, Walsh, Anderson, Korda, Guy. In: Browne, Kelly, McRae, Wright. Go behind the bloody boardroom brawls and get the inside story on who saved Collingwood.

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MELBOURNE . 17/02/2023. AFL . Collingwood intra club practise match at Olympic Park. President Jeff Browne watches on . Pic: Michael Klein

Pies president in hospital on eve of finals

A week out from the club’s blockbuster qualifying final against Melbourne, Collingwood president Jeff Browne is laid up in hospital but hoping to be at the ‘G next Thursday night.

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