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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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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 21: Michael Voss, coach of Carlton walks from the the 3/4 time huddle during the round 15 AFL match between Carlton Blues and North Melbourne Kangaroos at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on June 21, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Early Tackle: Time for Blues hierarchy to get real on Voss

On this date last year, Carlton sat second on the ladder. After what happened on Saturday, the Blues can no longer dismiss the hysteria as supporter angst – it’s real, writes SCOTT GULLAN.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 28: Jamarra Ugle-Hagan of the Bulldogs poses for a photograph during the 2024 Western Bulldogs Official Team Photo Day at Whitten Oval on February 28, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFLPhotos)

The three words driving Jamarra’s unlikely football resurrection

Jamarra Ugle-Hagan in back in the corridors at Whitten Oval – but plenty of work has to be done to rebuild trust. Scott Gullan reveals what happened in Jamarra’s first week back.

Essendon

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 19: Brad Scott, Senior Coach of the Bombers addresses the players at the break during the 2025 AFL Round 15 match between the Fremantle Dockers and the Essendon Bombers at Optus Stadium on June 19, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

B-grade Bombers gave a yelp, but they won’t decide Scott’s legacy

Essendon didn’t disgrace themselves against a superior side away from home. But it is clear what the club is lacking — and Brad Scott’s legacy depends on it.

Other Sports

Australian Gout Gout celebrates his win in the U20 for the 100m at the Australian Athletics Championships on day one at WA Athletics Stadium in Perth on April 10, 2025. (Photo by COLIN MURTY / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Gout Gout sparks $500k TV frenzy as rival swoops on world titles

Teenage sprint sensation Gout Gout has sparked a $500,000 TV war with an unprecedented two Australian networks now planning to cover the world athletics championships in Tokyo.

Athletics

Gout Gout reveals he has sacrificed big money deals to stay in Australia. Image: Getty

‘Big money’: Gout snubs riches for Australia

Sprint sensation Gout Gout has revealed he has sacrificed massive money in order to stay loyal to where he was born and bred, Australia.

Sport

Gout Gout in the June/July issue of the GQ Magazine

Gout Gout’s ‘crazy’ big-money sacrifice for Australia

Sprint sensation Gout Gout has revealed he has sacrificed massive money in order to stay loyal to where he was born and bred, Australia.

ExclusiveAFL

NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. 19th February, 2025 . Western Bulldogs training at the Whitten Oval. Bulldog Jamarra Ugle-Hagan back at training today . Picture: Michael Klein

Shock Jamarra Bulldogs return could be ‘just weeks away’

In the most positive development for months, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan will sit down with the Western Bulldogs as a potential return looms.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 09: Nick Daicos of the Magpies is tackled by Ed Langdon of the Demons during the round 13 AFL match between Melbourne Demons and Collingwood Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on June 09, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

This Daicos tag was different — but who will follow the blueprint?

Melbourne fell to Collingwood in a close loss on King’s Birthday. But Scott Gullan writes, Ed Langdon’s tag on Nick Daicos won the respect of the competition.

AFL

NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. 14th March, 2025 . AFL Round 1. Hawthorn vs Essendon at the MCG. Josh Weddle of the Hawks celebrates a 4th quarter goal . Picture: Michael Klein

Early Tackle: Was this footy’s greatest win-win trade?

Three years ago, Adelaide and Hawthorn landed two key pieces of their premiership puzzle — with a little help from each other. Scott Gullan says it might be the greatest win-win trade ever.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 05: James Harmes of the Bulldogs and Josh Ward of the Hawks compete for the ball during the round 13 AFL match between Western Bulldogs and Hawthorn Hawks at Marvel Stadium, on June 05, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

Ugly Dogs truth exposed in Hawthorn ‘stranglehold’

After what happened on Thursday night, the round 11 epic against Geelong must feel like a lifetime ago for Luke Beveridge. So, what – and who – do we believe?

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