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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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Horse Racing

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 19: Jockey Harry Coffey is interviewed after riding Duke De Sessa to win race 9 the Sportsbet Caulfield Cup during Melbourne Racing at Caulfield Racecourse on October 19, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

Coffey staring down one more spring upset in Champions Stakes

Jockey Harry Coffey will be out to add to his memorable spring carnival when Duke De Sessa tackles Via Sistina in the Champions Stakes at Flemington on Saturday.

AFLW

‘Not sustainable’: Ex-Dogs coach calls for audit of AFLW standards

The ninth AFLW home-and-away season has ended with a two-tiered competition, and in the latest episode of SACKED, former Dogs coach Nathan Burke says it’s time the AFL steps in.

AFL

‘Probably my demise’: Burke reveals his role in Tigers glory

In the latest SACKED podcast, Nathan Burke details his role in clearing Trent Cotchin to play in the Tigers’ 2017 premiership – and how it likely led to his downfall on the Match Review Panel.

AFL

Ross Lyon shocked the Saints at the end of the 2011 season by defecting to Fremantle.

‘Hard man to work for’: Inside Lyon’s Freo defection

St Kilda’s board was blindsided when Ross Lyon was announced as Fremantle coach in 2011 despite his manager negotiating a deal with the club. Nathan Burke unpacks how it happened in SACKED.

Horse Racing

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 07: James McDonald riding Amelita wins the 3AW Red Roses Stakes during Oaks Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 07, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

J-Mac delivers on daring plan in Red Roses

James McDonald pulled off a masterful ride on promising filly Amelita to win the Red Roses Stakes at Flemington.

Horse Racing

Sunshine In Paris ridden by James McDonald wins the Darley Champions Sprint at Flemington Racecourse on November 09, 2024 in Flemington, Australia. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Sunshine In Paris lands Champions Sprint consolation over Everest winner

Annabel Neasham will plot a path back to The Everest after Sunshine In Paris turned the tables on Bella Nipotina in the Group 1 Champions Sprint at Flemington.

Horse Racing

Treasurethe Moment ridden by Damian Lane wins the HKJC World Pool Wakeful Stakes at Flemington Racecourse on November 02, 2024 in Flemington, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Yulong chasing lucrative Oaks win on two fronts

Victory for Treasurethe Moment in the Group 1 VRC Oaks will not only enhance her breeding value but also boost her sire’s stallion credentials.

Horse Racing

Knights Choice has won the 2024 Melbourne Cup for trainer Sheila Laxon and jockey Robbie Dolan. Lexus Melbourne Cup Day Flemington Racecourse on November 05, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. Picture: Jason Edwards

Melbourne Cup trailblazer Laxon becomes a legend

Sheila Laxon was distraught days ago when one of her runners was scratched from the Melbourne, but now she has a second triumph from two attempts.

Melbourne Cup

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 05: Robbie Dolan kisses the trophy with trainer Sheila Laxon after Knight's Choice won Race 7, the Lexus Melbourne Cup - Betting Odds during Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 05, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)

‘I met her, got a photo … now we’ve got a Melbourne Cup!’

A Melbourne Cup P&O cruise a few years ago provided the extraordinary backdrop for a meeting that will now go down in the race’s long and storied history.

Melbourne Cup

OTI's Terry Henderson admits he was shattered when Viewed nosed out Bauer in the 2008 Melobourne Cup.

‘That was tough … we thought we had won’

OTI Racing’s Terry Henderson still has difficulty reflecting on Bauer’s narrow runner-up finish in the 2008 Melbourne Cup … and with two live chances this year, his pain could be eased as soon as Tuesday.

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