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Scott GullanScore Columnist – AFL/Athletics writer

Scott Gullan has more than 25 years experience in sports journalism. He is News Corp’s chief athletics writer and award-winning AFL correspondent. He’s covered numerous Olympic Games, world championships and Commonwealth Games. He’s also the man behind the Herald Sun’s popular Score column.

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(L-R) Xander McGuire and Tom Morris at News Corps launch of CODE Sports Summer of Cricket and SuperCoach BBL at Kolkata Cricket Club, Crown Melbourne. Picture: Josie Hayden

Channel 9 backs down in twist to Tom Morris’ Seven defection

Tom Morris has secured a partial victory against Channel 9’s six-month non-compete clause after defecting to rival network Channel 7.

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NCA. PARIS FRANCE 2024 OLYMPIC GAMES. August 8- Day 13, ATTENTION SATURDAY EXCLUSIVE CONTACT CAMERON TANDY IN PARIS OLYMPIC TEAM BEFORE USE....... Jessica Stenson spends some time with husband Dylan and kids Billy 4 and Ellie 11 months, before she runs the marathon at the Paris Olympics.

Aussie star smashes national record at Valencia Marathon

A three-time Olympian, and mother of two, is now Australia’s fastest marathon runner after smashing the national record at the Valencia Marathon. See her time here.

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Denmark's Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen celebrates after sinking his putt on the 18th during the final round of the Australian Open golf tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)

Great Dane’s impossible putt tears Aus Open from shattered Smith

Cameron Smith has missed a crucial five-foot putt that would have forced a play-off, handing victory to Denmark’s Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen at the Australian Open.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. December 6th, 2025. GOLF.. Round 3..Australian Open Golf at Royal Melbourne Golf Club.. Rory McIlroy looks at where his ball ended up in the rough at the 2nd hole during his 3rd round at Royal Melbourne Golf Club .Ã. . Picture: Michael Klein

‘I didn’t even try’: How banana peel added to McIlroy’s wild Aus Open

Rory McIlroy has described his Australian Open experience as a “week of firsts” after his third round rollercoaster which included play a shot off a banana peel.

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Australia's Elvis Smylie shares the lead with Kiwi Ryan Fox heading into Round 2 of the Australian Open. Picture: AFP

Elvis all Smylies after taking equal lead at Aussie Open

Aussie Elvis Smylie has tamed some tough conditions to share the lead going into the second round of the Australian Open, while Rory McIlroy endured a rollercoaster day.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 28: Min Woo Lee of Australia walks on the 15th hole on day two of the BMW Australian PGA Championship 2025 at Royal Queensland Golf Club on November 28, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

‘Big difference’: Aussie star’s game-changing weight gain

When Aussie Min Woo Lee watched clips of his Australian Open campaign last year, he couldn’t believe what he saw. He reveals the insane body transformation he’s undertaken to beat the best.

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Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy hits out of a bunker during the Pro-Am ahead of the Australian Open golf tournament at the Royal Melbourne Golf Club in Melbourne on December 3, 2025. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / --IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE--

‘Not the best course in Melbourne’: Rory drops Aus Open bomb

Talk about endearing yourself to the locals. Australian Open drawcard Rory McIlroy couldn’t help himself when he was asked for his opinion of Royal Melbourne, where this year’s event is being played.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 17: Dermott Brereton, Hawthorn FC Hall of Fame Inductee speaks during the 2024 Hawthorn Football Club Hall of Fame function at Plaza Ballroom on April 17, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Hawthorn legend leaves Fox Footy in major shake-up

Fox Footy has lost one of its biggest names after Dermott Brereton rejected a reduced role and chose to step away from the network after 14 years.

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Rory McIlroy winner congratulates runner up Adam Scott at the 2013 Emirates Australian Open Golf Championship at Royal Sydney Golf Course. pic. Phil Hillyard

‘It slipped away so quickly’: Scott aims to bury McIlroy demons

Rory McIlroy and Adam Scott as leading contenders for an Australian Open — we’ve been here before. The Aussie reflects on his missed opportunity to upstage the five-time major winner.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 10: Zach Merrett of the Bombers looks dejected after a loss during the 2024 AFL Round 22 match between the Essendon Bombers and the Gold Coast SUNS at Marvel Stadium on August 10, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Merrett took a temperature check, but had to fall on captaincy sword

When Zach Merrett returned to Essendon after his failed trade request, he got a vibe of his standing at the club. While everyone welcomed him back, one thing became clear — he couldn’t be skipper.

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