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Scott Gullan
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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Sport
Kanga Jasper Pittard shows off his new look.

Christmas comes early for Kangas

The Kangas defender turning heads at pre-season, Katy Perry returns to cricket (but this time minus Doug Bollinger), Danny O’Brien en garde and an AFL sharp shooter eyes new goal.

Sport
Former Chicago Bulls great Michael Jordan smiles as he answers questions during a news conference at the MCI Center in Washington Thursday, Jan. 19, 2000, where it was announced Jordan will become part-owner and head of basketball operations for the Washington Wizards.  (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

36 holes, 10 beers and an ‘MJ’ masterclass

More proof there really is nothing better than a Michael Jordan story from the good old days, plus ‘Swanny’ turns down the Pies, Tom Boyd’s new club and which delisted AFL star is happy to ditch another chance?

Hawthorn
Don Scott has refused to be named a Hawthorn legend due to a rift with Jeff Kennett.

Stubborn Scott’s spat with Kennett

Don Scott captained Hawthorn to two premierships and then saved the club when it was on the brink of merger in the 1990s, so why has he refused to be named a Legend of the club?

Sport
Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy looks on during a Melbourne Storm training session at Gosch's Paddock in Melbourne, Tuesday, September 10, 2019. (AAP Image/Scott Barbour) NO ARCHIVING

The bald truth about Bellamy’s head shave

How the Melbourne Storm coach finds himself poised for a very short trim, why Ita Buttrose can expect a visit from the AOC boss, a pro golfer runs out of balls and AFL players’ favourite shopping strip.

The Score
Andrew Demetriou (AFL CEO) enjoys the day at the Warrnambool races with Gillon McLachlan.

Gil’s Cup dream goes off the rails

Horseracing fans dream of owning a Melbourne Cup winner. AFL boss Gillon McLachlan is no different, but things didn’t quite turn out as he’d hoped in Tuesday’s big race. THE SCORE.

Sport
SEN hosts David Schwarz and Mark Allen

Radio: Stunning news for Ox and Marko

Fans of radio hosts David Schwarz and Mark Allen were up in arms when the popular pair’s Ox and Marko drive show was cancelled by Macquarie Sports Radio. Has the station heard them?

The Score
Dustin Martin Tigers celebrates their team's victory in the 2019 AFL Grand Final in Melbourne, Sunday, September 29, 2019. Richmond have beaten GWS by 89 points in the AFL grand final at the MCG. (AAP Image/Michael Dodge) NO ARCHIVING

Dusty’s unique wedding antics revealed

When ex-Richmond forward Sam Lloyd tied the knot in his hometown Deniliquin, a number of his former Tiger teammates headed up and stayed in the local caravan park. Not Dustin Martin, who dressed the part for the nuptials, too.

AFL News
AFL Round 4. 13/04/2019. Geelong v GWS Giants at GMHBA Stadium .  Geelongs Gary Ablett  clears by hand    . Pic: Michael Klein.

Cats, Giants in historic fixture first

GWS will kickstart its 2020 campaign against Geelong in a match that will create AFL history. And footy fans can watch more footy next year as their men’s and women’s teams play back to back.

Geelong
GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 28: Josh Jenkins poses for a photograph with his wife Hannah, and daughter Lottie, during a media opportunity after signing a contract with the Geelong Cats at GMHBA Stadium on October 28, 2019 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

How mate Danger planted seed for Jenkins’ move

Patrick Dangerfield knew his mate Josh Jenkins was struggling and out-of-favour in Adelaide. So he did what any good friend would do — pumped up the benefits of a change of scenery to the Cattery, Scott Gullan writes.

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