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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

Michael Moroney after Milford (NZ) won the Lamaro's Hotel Eclipse Stakes at Caulfield Racecourse on November 26, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Reg Ryan/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Moroney eyeing Cup berth after health battle

Trainer Mike Moroney will return to the races for the first time after a recent health battle that put his life in jeopardy as he chases a Melbourne Cup spot via the Bendigo Cup.

Horse Racing

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 26: Damien Oliver poses with trainer Gai Waterhouse and owner John Singleton after riding Castlereagh Kid winning Race 3, the Stow Storage Solutions Autumn Classic, during Melbourne Racing at Caulfield Racecourse on February 26, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)

‘Great to see him back’: Gai lures Singo back to Flemington carnival

Gai Waterhouse is excited to have John Singleton back at the Flemington carnival to watch a filly he bred chase black type success on Derby Day.

Melbourne Cup

Gay Waterhouse arrives. The Park and Flemington Racing Launch. Picture: Jason Edwards

Everything’s Just Fine for Gai in Melbourne Cup

Gai Waterhouse will have only one representative in this year’s $8m Melbourne Cup after deciding to push ahead with plans to run Just Fine, despite a “terrible” lead-up effort in last Friday’s Moonee Valley Gold Cup.

Horse Racing

Via Sistina with Sam Fairgray from Yulong at Altona Beach on Sunday. Photo: Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images.

Decision looming: Melbourne Cup or international target for Via Sistina

The team around record-breaking Cox Plate heroine Via Sistina will spend the next few days weighing up options for the mare including next week’s Melbourne Cup.

AFL News

Sydney swans player & former Lion, Paul Roos & son at AFL match Richmond v Fitzroy, it was Lions last game in Victoria as they are merging with Brisbane Bears for 1997 season. Australian Rules 1996Roos/Fam

‘Really big mistake’: Roos reveals greatest Fitzroy regret

On the latest SACKED podcast, Paul Roos dives deep into the final years of Fitzroy, saying the club missed its opportunity to become a powerhouse once again before it eventually folded.

AFL

Footballer Nick Davis.AFL Football - Geelong vs Sydney semi final match at SCG 10 Sep 2005. a/ct/Football/AFL

‘Best quarter ever played in a final’: Davis’ 2005 heroics recalled

Sydney’s drought-breaking premiership never would have happened without 20 of the best individual minutes ever played in an AFL final. Paul Roos reflects on Nick Davis’ heroics on the SACKED podcast.

Horse Racing

Baraqiel ridden by Ben Allen wins the Mittys McEwen Stakes at Moonee Valley Racecourse on October 26, 2024 in Moonee Ponds, Australia. (Photo by Brett Holburt/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

‘He’s a proper horse’: Baraqiel earns Group 1 shot

Late bloomer Baraqiel will step up to Group 1 company after a dominant win in the Group 2 McEwen Stakes at The Valley.

Opinion

STILL ON HOLD DO NOT USE UNLESS YOU SPEAK TO THE PICTURE DESK. FRIDAY 20th, ON HOLD EMBARGOED for The Daily Telegraph. 27.8.2024 Trainer James Cummings pictured with Broadsiding, is giving The Daily Telegraph exclusive access to Godolphin trackwork, at Godolphin stables Osborne Park. Picture Rohan Kelly

Broadsiding has ‘catching up to do’ on Anamoe

Trainer James Cummings is reluctant to make comparisons between Cox Plate contender Broadsiding and Anamoe but pointed out one similarity the pair shared.

AFL

Feb96- John Beveridge former footballer pictured with his son Luke holds a some old photos of his father Jack who played for Collingwood in the 30's. Luke will play for St.Kilda like his father./afl/aussie rules football

AFL in mourning after death of revered recruiter

The AFL community is mourning the death of legendary recruiter John Beveridge, the father of current Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge.

Horse Racing

Kingswood (GB) ridden by John Allen wins the Sportsbet Coongy Cup at Caulfield Racecourse on October 16, 2024 in Caulfield, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Bedggood makes dazzling change of plan with Kingswood

Gavin Bedggood has sets his sights on a rich race in Sydney for Coongy Cup winner Kingswood, who is aiming for a hat-trick of wins at The Valley on Saturday.

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