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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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Essendon

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 03: Adrian Dodoro, General Manager - List & Recruiting of the Bombers is seen during The 2022 Continental Tyres AFL Trade Period at Marvel Stadium on October 03, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Unhealthy obsession’: Barham weighs in on Dodoro criticism

Essendon president David Barham has launched a defence of long-time recruiting boss Adrian Dodoro in the face of fierce criticism from Bombers fans.

AFL News

HOBART, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 26: Alastair Clarkson, Senior Coach of the Kangaroos looks on during the round 24 AFL match between North Melbourne Kangaroos and Gold Coast Suns at Blundstone Arena, on August 26, 2023, in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

Clarko moment might define Roos era

North Melbourne’s Alastair Clarkson has had his line-in-the-sand moment with the struggling AFL club. And that decision could turn out to be the making of the Roos.

AFL

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 30: Elliot Yeo of the Eagles is happy with the win during the 2023 AFL Round 20 match between the West Coast Eagles and the North Melbourne Kangaroos at Optus Stadium on July 30, 2023 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Trade buzz: Dons target star Eagle, who replaces Grundy?

Essendon has emerged as one of the leading suitors for an Eagles star, while a young ruckman could be in line to replace Brodie Grundy at Melbourne. See every club’s biggest list, contract issues here.

AFL News

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 25: Simon Goodwin, Senior Coach of the Demons celebrates with the premiership cup during the 2021 Toyota AFL Grand Final match between the Melbourne Demons and the Western Bulldogs at Optus Stadium on September 25, 2021 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Embodies the Demon spirit’: Dees explain Goodwin move

Simon Goodwin is set to coach Melbourne for at least the next three seasons after inking a contract extension with the club he led to a premeirship.

AFL

MELBOURNE - June 11 : AFL. Mitch McGovern of the Blues during the round 13 AFL match between Carlton and Essendon at the MCG on June 11, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. Photo by Michael Klein.

Key Blue knocks back rivals to stay at surging Carlton

The good news continues to roll in at the Blues, with one of their most consistent performers of 2023 inking a new deal to keep him at Ikon Park for the foreseeable future.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 19: Tom Hawkins of the Cats looks dejected after a loss during the 2023 AFL Round 23 match between the St Kilda Saints and the Geelong Cats at Marvel Stadium on August 19, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Early Tackle: Where to now for tamed Cats?

The Cats will be finals onlookers for only the second time under Chris Scott, and with question marks over some veterans, where do they go from here? Check out all the latest in the Early Tackle.

AFL

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 19: Matthew Nicks, Senior Coach of the Crows after the loss during the 2023 AFL Round 23 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Sydney Swans at Adelaide Oval on August 19, 2023 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘High level talks’: Will AFL step in amid non-review farce?

Adelaide has been dumped from the finals race after a controversial non-goal review against Sydney. What can Crows fans expect to happen next?

Sydney

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 20: Lance Franklin of the Swans acknowledges the fans after the round 10 AFL match between North Melbourne Kangaroos and Sydney Swans at Marvel Stadium, on May 20, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/AFL Photos/via Getty Images )

Thanks Buddy: Franklin to say goodbye to fans

Swans fans will be given the opportunity to farewell club great Lance Franklin in round 24 against Melbourne.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 12: Brodie Grundy of the Demons looks on during the round 22 AFL match between Carlton Blues and Melbourne Demons at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on August 12, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Teams: Grundy axed again as trade whispers intensify

Melbourne have dropped Brodie Grundy for their clash with Hawthorn, opting to play Max Gawn solo again. Check out the full round 23 teams here.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 12: Ben McKay of the Kangaroos competes with Peter Wright of the Bombers during the round 22 AFL match between North Melbourne Kangaroos and Essendon Bombers at Marvel Stadium, on August 12, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Trade buzz: Factors that may hold back Bombers’ McKay pursuit

The Bombers are very keen on Ben McKay after this season, but their pursuit of the key defender may not be as simple as we thought. Get the latest trade news in Moneyball.

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