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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 - 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.

Geelong

Cats find another mature-age gem

Darcy Fort has certainly taken the long route to the AFL. The 204cm ruckman was first overlooked in the 2012 draft and has battled for a spot all over the place — until now.

AFL News

Jack Ziebell of the Kangaroos collects the ball during the Round 17 AFL match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Sydney Swans at Etihad Stadium in Melbourne, Sunday, July 15, 2018. (AAP Image/Hamish Blair) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Why PM will be glued to North v Swans

It looms as an intriguing game, but there might be a whole lot more than four points on the line in Saturday’s North Melbourne-Sydney clash. And PM Scott Morrison and Bill Shorten will be watching anxiously.

The Score

Orazio Fantasia of the Bombers reacts after kicking a goal during the Round 5 AFL match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Essendon Bombers at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Friday, April 19, 2019. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

BT laughs last as footy’s biggest name debate ends

In a round that featured some of the biggest moments of the season, it was a debate about Brian Taylor’s pronunciation of Orazio Fantasia that had footy fans the most fired up. But after copping a lot of criticism, BT was laughing last.

AFL News

BALLARAT, AUSTRALIA - MAY 11: Aaron Naughton of the Bulldogs celebrates after kicking a goal during the round eight AFL match between the Western Bulldogs and the Brisbane Lions at MARS Stadium on May 11, 2019 in Ballarat, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

Forecast looking brighter at the Kennel

There was a black cloud hovering over Whitten Oval three weeks ago but the Western Bulldogs have found some clear skies after back-to-back wins, ironically in the last place you’d think.

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