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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 - MAY 24: Lance Franklin of the Swans competes for the ball against Jordan Roughead of the Magpies during the round 10 AFL match between the Sydney Swans and the Collingwood Magpies at Sydney Cricket Ground on May 24, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/AFL Photos/Getty Images)

How VFL stint reinvigorated reborn Roughead

Jordan Roughead was stuck in the VFL at Western Bulldogs and sensed he needed a change. The Magpies defender believes the state league stint opened his eyes to another football path.

Cricket

For Saturday section - the rise of Craig Hutchison and Crocmedia and how it has now become a major player in deals and broadcasting.Picture: Jay Town

SEN caught out by ‘illegal’ commentary

If you were listening to either SEN or Macquarie Sports Radio at the start of the World Cup, you may have been wondering why the coverage sounded like ‘a couple of Indians in their garage’. Here’s why.

AFL News

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - June 04: Mick Malthouse poses during the 2019 Australian Football Hall of Fame Dinner at Crown Palladium on June 04, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

Mick’s awkward encounter with journo

What happened when legendary coach Mick Malthouse and a journalist he had a long-running stoush with came face-to-face at the AFL Hall of Fame event?

AFL News

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - 1986: Brad Hardie of the Bulldogs in action during a VFL match between the Footscray Bulldogs and the Hawthron Hawks played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Getty Images)

What really started Malthouse v Hardie feud

The breakdown of Brad Hardie’s relationship with Mick Malthouse is known for coming to a head during a famous game in 1986. However, the champion from the west is convinced it was another moment that kick started the feud.

The Score

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 18: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies handballs past Dean Kent of the Saints during the round nine AFL match between the Collingwood Magpies and the St Kilda Saints at Melbourne Cricket Ground on May 18, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

Will Pendlebury take Big Freeze plunge?

Scott Pendlebury lost his grandfather to motor neurone disease and won’t necessarily wait until he retires to take part in the Big Freeze slide.

AFL News

Tim Kelly of the Cats is seen in action during the Round 11 AFL match between the Geelong Cats and the Sydney Swans at the GMHBA Stadium in Geelong, Saturday, June 1, 2019. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

‘Unbelievable’ Kelly has Cats shaking head

Most interest about Cat Tim Kelly revolves around the second-year midfielder’s future, but Cam Guthrie isn’t thinking about that as he lavished praise on his star teammate.

AFL News

Tom Hawkins of the Cats (left) and Jordan Dawson of the Swans are seen moments before Hawkins made contact with Dawson during the Round 11 AFL match between the Geelong Cats and the Sydney Swans at the GMHBA Stadium in Geelong, Saturday, June 1, 2019. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Video: Should Hawkins be rubbed out for this hit?

Geelong is again waiting nervously on a verdict from match review officer Michael Christian after a late, high forearm from Tom Hawkins in a win that sent the Cats two games clear on top of the ladder.

Collingwood

Pies fans inspire black and white beer

When CUB asked which AFL team wanted their own beer brand, it’s no surprise the Magpie Army came out in force.

The Score

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 18: Steele Sidebottom of the Magpies celebrates a goal during the round nine AFL match between the Collingwood Magpies and the St Kilda Saints at Melbourne Cricket Ground on May 18, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

How Sidey tried to save his burning house

Collingwood star Steele Sidebottom has revealed how close he came to serious trouble when his house burnt down last year, explaining that he initially tried to put the blaze out himself.

AFL News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2003 : (L-R) Lions' players Jason Akermanis, Norm Smith Medal winner Simon Black & captain Michael Voss celebrate following Brisbane v Collingwood AFL Grand Final at MCG in Melbourne, 27/09/03. Pic David Kapernick.Australian Rules

Triple premiership Lion headed for reality TV?

One of the greatest Lions of all may be about to enter the jungle when filming begins for the next instalment of Australian Survivor.

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