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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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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 10: Jordan De Goey of the Magpies speaks to Magpies head coach Craig McRae after winning the AFL First Semifinal match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Fremantle Dockers at Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 10, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Why De Goey turned down massive free agency move

Jordan De Goey was a free agent and rival clubs were circling. Why did he stay at Collingwood? He opens up about the big decision.

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Pre-season scouting report on every rookie, debut chance

A stack of young guns have put their hands up for early season debuts. Get the latest intel on your club’s talent, including full practice match scouting reports.

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‘We got unders’: How Henry, Grundy trades played out

No club was more active than Collingwood during the trade period. Find out what was happening behind the scenes for the big deals.

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Photo of legendary caller Bruce McAvaney getting ready for the return of the AFL season. Bruce will be commentating from Adelaide rather than from the game for the first time in Adelaide, Saturday, June 6, 2020. (The Australian/ Morgan Sette)

‘Legendary’ McAvaney to enter Australian football Hall of Fame

A name synonymous with some of the greatest moments in VFL/AFL history will become just the 11th media member to enter the Australian football Hall of Fame, AFL chairman Richard Goyder announced.

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MELBOURNE . 0403/2023. AFL . Melbourne vs Richmond practise match at Casey Fields, Cranbourne. Richmonds Thomson Dow during the 2nd qtr. . Pic: Michael Klein

Pre-season ratings: Dees make early 2023 statement over Tigers

The Max Gawn and Brodie Grundy combo stole the show as the Demons cruised to victory over the Tigers, but how did every other player fare? Check out our full player ratings here.

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Nicky Winmar with some of his recent art work .Rob Leeson.

‘Enough is enough’: Winmar says little has changed in racism battle

AFL legend Nicky Winmar says he is disappointed there will not be a stand-alone game to celebrate his iconic stance at Victoria Park 30 years ago, as it coincides with the AFL’s Gather Round.

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Blues-Pies ratings: ‘Scary good’ tall, hint on Daicos role

It will be an uncomfortable watch for Blues fans if this unsigned tall plays like he did in their trial. Plus, Nick Daicos impressed in a new role. See ratings for every player

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 08: Aaron Naughton of the Bulldogs celebrates kicking a goal during the round 17 AFL match between the Sydney Swans and the Western Bulldogs at Sydney Cricket Ground on July 08, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Trade watch: WA clubs will have to wait for high-flying Dog

Fremantle has already flagged its interest in Aaron Naughton given his WA ties, but his manager’s response will make Western Bulldogs fans happy.

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MELBOURNE . 18/02/2023. AFL . North Melbourne intra club practise match at Arden street Oval. North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson at 1/4 time . Pic: Michael Klein

‘This crossed a line’: Nine’s fury at Clarkson journo ‘threat’

Channel Nine says one of its journalists was “made to feel uncomfortable” and felt threatened after being told her “time would come” by North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 07: Zach Merrett of the Bombers celebrates a goal during the 2022 AFL Round 08 match between the Essendon Bombers and the Hawthorn Hawks at Marvel Stadium on May 07, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Make Essendon great again: New skipper’s bold vow

New Essendon skipper Zach Merrett says the club wants to give its supporters a team to be proud of as he leads the Bombers into their next era.

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