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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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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 07: Will Day of the Hawks celebrates a goal during the AFL Opening Round match between Sydney Swans and Hawthorn Hawks at Sydney Cricket Ground, on March 07, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Hawk’s stunner evokes grand final Day dream

Will Day a Brownlow Medallist-in-waiting? He ticks all the boxes, writes SCOTT GULLAN. But the thoughts of Hawks fans might have drifted off somewhere else on Friday night.

Athletics

NATHAN AUSTRALIA Friday 6th December 2024 - Australian All Schools Championships at QSAC in Brisbane - Queenslands Gout Gout wins the u/18 100 metre mens final Picture David Clark

Gout Gout v AFL: Sprint sensation gets prime time TV slot

Rising sprinting superstar Gout Gout is making an immediate impact in athletics, with a free-to-air television network set to live broadcast an event to compete with the AFL.

AFL News

Cats VFL - GEELONG v COLLINGWOOD.Geelong VFL Coach Shane O'Bree.Picture: NIGEL HALLETT

Favourite son returns to Pies after recruiting cleanout

After a restructuring of their football department, the Magpies are set to welcome home a favourite son to run their recruiting program.

ExclusiveAFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 06: Jamarra Ugle-Hagan of the Bulldogs looks dejected after a loss during the 2024 AFL Second Elimination Final match between the Western Bulldogs and the Hawthorn Hawks at The Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 06, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Pre-finals crisis meeting: How it ‘all went pear shaped’ for Jamarra

It’s been a turbulent off-season for Jamarra Ugle-Hagan and the Bulldogs. The flashpoint? A crisis meeting at the MCG discussing Luke Beveridge’s concerns about the young star.

Sport

Australian sprint sensations Gout Gout, Rohan Browning, Joshua Azzopardi and Lachlan Kennedy.

Four Aussies are on the brink of 100m history — who will get there first?

It’s been 22 years since the first Australian broke the magical 10-second 100m barrier – next month there could be “multiple” men to make the mark.

Geelong

Jeremy Cameron. Cats team photo day at GMHBA Stadium. Picture: Alan Barber

‘I’d say I’m 26’: No Tomahawk? Jezza’s set to wind back the clock

There’s a ton of change unfolding at Geelong. Bailey Smith’s in, club legend Tom Hawkins is out. One constant? Jeremy Cameron up forward, who says he feels as good as ever leading into 2025.

Sport

Australian sprinter Lachlan Kennedy ahead of the Adelaide Invitational on Saturday night

On the cusp: Rival overtakes Gout in pursuit of 100m history

While many thought schoolboy superstar Gout Gout was the most likely next Australian through the magical 10-second barrier, his push has been eclipsed by another breakout star.

AnalysisSt Kilda

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 01: Jack Steele of the Saints looks dejected after a loss during the 2025 AFL AAMI Community Series match between the St Kilda Saints and the Port Adelaide Power at RSEA Park on March 1, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

The ‘awful’ narrative Saints fans won’t want to hear

Ross Lyon could be a glass half-full or half-empty man after his Saints were smashed by the Power. St Kilda fans won’t want to hear the narrative of the latter.

AFL

NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. 1st March, 2025 . AFL. AAMI Community Series. St Kilda vs Port Adelaide at RSEA Park, Moorabbin . Mitch Owens of the Saints grabs at his left shoulder late in the 2nd qtr . Picture: Michael Klein

‘Stamp this out’: AFL urged to act on footy’s dangerous new trend

The AFL has been urged to intervene on a dangerous new trend which resulted in four players being hurt in pre-season games. What action should be taken? HAVE YOUR SAY

AFL

Buckley: Why Pies will beat Blues ‘battlers’ to finals berth

The finals race is set to be more competitive than ever this year. Collingwood great NATHAN BUCKLEY explains why Carlton and Port Adelaide will miss out and reveals his top-eight prediction.

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