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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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ADELAIDE - APRIL 12: Charlie Curnow of the Blues signs autographs during a Carlton Blues AFL training session at Unley Oval on April 12, 2023 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Pocket jocks? The quirky travel habits of star Blues

Players prepare for games differently, and at Carlton, as Glenn Mcfarlane found out, for every well organised Adam Cerra there’s Charlie Curnow with a pair of jocks in his pocket.

AFL

ADELAIDE - APRIL 13: Patrick Cripps of the Blues after their loss during the 2023 AFL Round 05 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Carlton Blues at Adelaide Oval on April 13, 2023 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

No excuses but next test no easier for beaten down Blues

Carlton suffered a complete defensive breakdown in their heavy defeat at the hands of Adelaide and with injuries and a red-hot St Kilda up next, it’s not getting any easier.

AFL News

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 06: Eric Hipwood of the Lions celebrates a goal during the round four AFL match between Brisbane Lions and Collingwood Magpies at The Gabba, on April 06, 2023, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos/via Getty Images )

Trade news: Why this scrutinised seven-year deal isn’t costly

Eric Hipwood long-term deal has copped intense scrutiny. But fans are missing the real story of the seven-year deal.

AFL

Izak Rankine, Nicky Winmar, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan

How Winmar inspires today’s stars on new racism battleground

It was racism in the outer that led to Nicky Winmar’s stand. 30 years on, it is a new battleground – social media – that Indigenous stars are fighting on but Winmar remains an inspiration.

Collingwood

Crisp apologises as AFL makes call on sanctions

Collingwood midfield star Jack Crisp has apologised for the damaging social media images of him which went viral last week as the AFL hands down its sanctions.

Carlton

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Sam Docherty of the Blues celebrates a goal with Jacob Weitering, Nic Newman and Adam Cerra of the Blues during the 2023 AFL Round 01 match between the Richmond Tigers and the Carlton Blues at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on March 16, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Carlton star out for 4-6 weeks after surgery blow

Carlton has suffered a huge blow with rebounding defender Sam Docherty undergoing surgery on a meniscus tear in his knee.

AFL

MELBOURNE . 01/04/2023. AFL Round 3. St Kilda vs Essendon at the MCG. Essendon assistant coach Dale Tapping . Pic: Michael Klein

‘Get checked’: Bombers assistant’s message amid blood cancer fight

Essendon assistant Dale Tapping is battling blood cancer currently, and he says his diagnosis should be a wake-up call for others to listen to their bodies and get checked.

AFL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 08: Jeremy Finlayson of Port Adelaide celebrates kicking a goal during the round four AFL match between Sydney Swans and Port Adelaide Power at Sydney Cricket Ground, on April 08, 2023, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/AFL Photos/via Getty Images )

Emotional Finlayson, Power get their ‘reward for sticking tough’

Jeremy Finlayson fought back tears as he spoke about his ill wife Kellie after the Power’s heroic Saturday night win. See all the early likes and dislikes.

AFL

MELBOURNE . 31/03/2023. AFL Round 3. Collingwood vs Richmond at the MCG. Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies celebrates a 3rd quarter goal . Pic: Michael Klein

Trade latest: History looms with ball in Pies star’s court on deal

One of the Pies’ finest could soon sign a new deal which will have him on track for a historic milestone. Get all the latest trade and contract news across the AFL here.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 25: Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera of the Saints and Marcus Windhager of the Saints celebrate during the 2023 AFL Round 02 match between the Western Bulldogs and the St Kilda Saints at Marvel Stadium on March 25, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Huge boost for Saints as young gun re-signs

St Kilda young gun Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera has turned his back on a potential move home to sign a contract extension at the Saints. See the exclusive details.

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