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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. 14/07/2022 . AFL . North Melbourne president Sonja Hood talks with heralds chief football writer Mark Robinson. . Photo by Michael Klein

Footy fans rally behind Hood after shock cancer diagnosis

North Melbourne fans have put their arms around president Dr Sonja Hood after she released a statement to members revealing that she has breast cancer.

AFL

Key Dons duo ramp up rehab as captaincy plans are revealed

Essendon’s two injured power forwards have their sights set on the first practice match of pre-season, plus an update on the club’s captaincy for 2023. See the latest from track watch.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 24: Jobe Watson of the Bombers poses with the Brownlow Medal during the 2012 Brownlow Medal at Crown Palladium on September 24, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Bombers drugs scandal and the ‘terribly sad’ reality

A decade after one of the AFL’s biggest scandals a former league boss revealed his regrets from the whole saga. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 17: Tarryn Thomas of the Kangaroos poses for a photograph during the North Melbourne Kangaroos 2022 Official Team Photo Day at Arden Street on February 17, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

Phone call that triggered Roos’ dramatic Thomas backflip

In the space of eight hours, the script had been dramatically flipped for Tarryn Thomas. And one phone call changed it all for North Melbourne.

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North Melbourne Football Club training. Tarryn Thomas. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

Tarryn Thomas takes a break amid fresh abuse claims

Tarryn Thomas is taking time away from football after being hit with a series of allegations of threatening behaviour from multiple women.

AFL

**ONE TIME USE ONLY - FEES APPLY** Sydney's Lance Franklin kicks his 1000th AFL career goal during the Round 2 AFL match between the Sydney Swans and Geelong Cats at the SCG on 25th March 2022. Buddy becomes the 6th player in history to reach the 1000 goal milestone. Photo by Phil Hillyard (**Editorial use in season 2022. Fee applies thereafter**)(**NO ON SALES**- Â©Phil Hillyard)

Fan invasion 2.0? Buddy, Jack close in on historic numbers

We’re unlikely to witness what happened when Lance Franklin kicked his 1000th goal at the SCG again. Or are we? There could be more to celebrate for two goalkicking greats in 2023.

Sport

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 06: James Hird assistant coach of the Giants look on ahead of the round 21 AFL match between the Greater Western Sydney Giants and the Essendon Bombers at GIANTS Stadium on August 06, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/AFL Photos/via Getty Images )

Who has interviewed for the Bombers coaching job?

We already know James Hird has been interviewed for the vacant Essendon coaching job, but who else have the Bombers sat down with?

AFL

Crawford family grieving for ‘much loved brother and son’

The family of Shane Crawford is grieving the loss of his younger brother Justin, a footballer himself who played in the AFL with Sydney and Hawthorn.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 21: Kysaiah Pickett of the Demons looks on during the round 10 AFL match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Melbourne Demons at Marvel Stadium on May 21, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mike Owen/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Pickett’s heartfelt pledge to make late ‘old mum’ proud

Kysaiah Pickett’s ‘old mum’ helped him make a huge decision which got him to the big time. After her passing, he is determined to continue making her proud.

AFL News

Why Indigenous Round is much bigger than footy

Indigenous champions of the past, present and future gathered for a special photo and revealed while progress has been made, there is still a long way to go.

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