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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

MELBOURNE. 05/05/2023. AFl. Round 8. Carlton vs Brisbane Lions at Marvel Stadium. Patrick Cripps leads the Blues off Marvel Stadium after losing to Brisbane . Pic: Michael Klein

Blues fans show anger amid boos, early mass exodus

Michael Voss has delivered a message to his club’s increasingly impatient fan base, with many supporters walking out at three-quarter-time in the club’s loss to Brisbane.

AFL

1965. John Somerville on the ground. Somerville's opponent Duncan Wright stands with hands on hips. The men standing are (from left) Duncan Wright (C), Ken Fraser (E), Des Tuddenham and Paul Wadham (C). 1965 Preliminary Final. Collingwood v Essendon. .The Herald 18/09/1965, page 1Somerville goes down while other players look to where the ball is some distance downfield. The men standing are (from left) Duncan Wright (C), Ken Fraser (E), Des Tuddenham and Paul Wadham (C).

Pie behind famous footy photo, Duncan Wright, passes away

Former Collingwood player Duncan Wright, who was at the centre of one of footy’s most famous photos, has passed away after battling prostate cancer.

AFL

Gold Coast Sun vs Fremantle Dockers AFL match at Metricon Stadium, Gold Coast - suns Campbell Brown

Tassie warning: Don’t repeat disastrous Suns mistakes

Campbell Brown saw first-hand what happens when a new club isn’t set up the right way. What can Tasmania learn from the Gold Coast? It starts with three key appointments.

AFL

HOBART, AUSTRALIA - MAY 03: Gillon McLachlan, Chief Executive Officer of the AFL speaks with media during the AFL Tasmanian Team Announcement at North Hobart Oval on May 03, 2023 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Cull or expand? AFL’s next move to 18 or 20 teams

Tasmania will create a 19-team competition – but not for long. As the AFL aims for an even number of clubs, where could they look for 20th side, or could an existing team bite the dust?

AFL

Five critical roles Tassie must nail – and who they could target

There is no time to waste getting Tasmania’s AFL club ready for its first game in 2028. Here are the key positions that must be filled and the leading candidates.

Trade HQ

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 03: Ash Johnson of the Magpies celebrates a goal with Darcy Cameron and Jamie Elliott of the Magpies during the 2022 AFL First Qualifying Final match between the Geelong Cats and the Collingwood Magpies at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 3, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Trade latest: Rivals tracking Pies sharpshooter

One of Collingwood’s breakout stars is being monitored by rival clubs who could look to prise him out of the Magpies. Plus, the latest on Nick Daicos, Dustin Martin and a Geelong gun.

AFL News

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 19: Luke Jackson of the Dockers looks dejected after a loss during the 2023 AFL Round 01 match between the St Kilda Saints and the Fremantle Dockers at Marvel Stadium on March 19, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Devastating draft cost of big name trade

The Dockers claimed a 10-year player in one of the biggest deals in last year’s trade period. But they didn’t think they’d be giving up this much to this Victorian club.

AFL

Port Adelaide's Lachie Jones, AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan, AFL Executive Manager Inclusion, Social Policy Tanya Hosch and Adelaide's Wayne Milera, ahead of Indigenous Round, pictured on May 16th, 2022, at Adelaide Oval.Picture: Tom Huntley

AFL asks clubs to form position on Voice vote

The AFL has asked its clubs to form a position on the Indigenous Voice to parliament and sent them a YouTube explainer as well as detailed resources relating to the vote.

AFL News

Teams: Five outs for Tigers, Dons as fan favourite back

Richmond and Essendon have a host of changes, with the Bombers recalling a fan favourite. Plus, the Crows have made a call on an injured star.

AFL News

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25: Jye Caldwell of the Bombers is tackled by Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies during the round six AFL match between Collingwood Magpies and Essendon Bombers at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on April 25, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Bombers mid learns fate for Daicos gut punch

The MRO has handed down its verdict on Bombers midfielder Jye Caldwell after he threw a punch at Pies superstar Nick Daicos in the Anzac Day game.

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