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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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AFL News

Saturday, 1st April, 2023 - SANFL Showdown. Port Adelaide v Adelaide Crows at the Adelaide Oval. Matt Crouch of the Crows gets tackled by Cameron Sutcliffe of Port Adelaide. Picture: Sarah Reed

Trade latest: Could this be Crouch’s path to rival club?

Matt Crouch has struggled to attract trade interest in recent years – but there might be a way out for the Crows midfielder this season. Get the latest AFL trade news.

Horse Racing

Ascot Racecourse, 10th June 2022Artorius ridden by Jamie Spencer in a racecourse gallop prior to the Royal Ascot meeting next week.Photograph: Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images

Artorius races for Ascot glory in memory of five-year-old girl

Globetrotting sprinter Artorius is estimated to be worth up to $30m — but he means so much more than the cash to part-owner Liam Money.

AFL News

‘Very disappointed’: Bombers legend weighs in on rebrand

As Essendon investigates changing its logo including the Bomber aircraft, a club great has weighed in on the potential move.

AFL

Monster three-hour hearing upholds Sicily ban

The AFL Appeals Board has come to a decision on James Sicily’s suspension, with his tackle on Hugh McCluggage more than a week ago still in the spotlight.

EXCLUSIVEAFL

North Melbourne player NICK LARKEY has resigned with North Melbourne. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

‘Always going to stay’: Rising forward gun commits to Kangas

Several suitors came hard for North Melbourne forward Nick Larkey, yet the rising star’s belief in the club’s direction meant it was never about the bottom line.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 04: Nic Martin of the Bombers celebrates with fans during the 2023 AFL Round 12 match between the Essendon Bombers and the North Melbourne Kangaroos at Marvel Stadium on June 4, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Trade latest: Breakout Bomber’s elite form set for giant reward

One of the AFL’s rising stars looks set to receive a giant reward for his elite season so far, leaving a rival club to wonder what may have been. Get the latest trade news in Moneyball.

AFL News

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 09: Marcus Bontempelli of the Bulldogs bumps Dan Houston of the Power during the round 13 AFL match between Western Bulldogs and Port Adelaide Power at Marvel Stadium, on June 09, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Overhaul needed to avoid Brownlow embarrassment

The AFL’s crackdown on dangerous tackle is admirable but it could lead to an embarrassing situation on Brownlow night. Is it time to tweak the best and fairest criteria?

AFL News

MELBOURNE . 09/04/2023. AFL . Round 4. Essendon vs Greater Western Sydney at Marvel Stadium. Mason Redman of the Bombers celebrates a 3rd quarter goal . Pic: Michael Klein

Influence of Bombers igniter can’t just be judged by stats

Mason Redman is the Bombers’ ignition point, and the man known as “Red Dog” says he doesn’t take his role down back for granted. The Essendon defender sits down with Glenn McFarlane.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 30: AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan walks into the media centre before speakin to the media during a press conference at AFL House on May 30, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. McLachlan spoke about the outcomes in relation to the Independent Panel Investigation into allegations of inappropriate conduct at the Hawthorn Hawks. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Gill, AFL launch hunt for Hawks report leaker

Outgoing AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan says he and the league are very real about the possibility of finding out who leaked the Hawthorn cultural safety review that rocked the football industry.

AFL

1980. Grand Final. Collingwood v Richmond. Barry Rowlings tackles Craig Stewart.Football. MCG.[Herald 29/9/1980]Neg: 800929/12

Pies, Tigers mourn the passing of Craig Stewart

Collingwood and Richmond are mourning the loss of popular former big man Craig Stewart, who has died, aged 66. Craig was also the father of current Bomber James Stewart.

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