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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 - APRIL 07: Catriona Bisset of Victoria wins the Womens 800m during the Australian Track and Field Championships at Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre on April 07, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Surprise packet breaks 43-year-old 800m record

Just months after shocking Australian athletics by claiming national 800m title, Catriona Bisset has knocked off a record that has stood for over four decades.

The Score

Andrew Jarman from the All Stars tackles Jude Bolton from Victoria during the AFL EJ Whitten Legends match between the All Stars and Victoria at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, Friday, August 31, 2018. (AAP Image/David Mariuz) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Legends game set for AFLX revamp

The EJ Whitten Legends Game will have a different look this year when it’s played under the AFLX format. Plus, Lachie Neale’s cheeky clip to Dermott Brereton and Brett Ratten’s unconventional initiation for a debutant.

The Score

AFL Grand Final - Sydney Swans v Hawthorn at the MCG. 'Kenny and Rhyce Shaw with the cup.

The real reason Shaw shouted flag drinks

Find out why Rhyce Shaw picked up the bar tab after Sydney’s 2012 premiership. Plus, a Tour de France rider’s hilarious reaction after a spectator bared his backside and England’s incredible record in sporting World Cups.

Geelong

‘In this together’: Richo not interested in job talk

St Kilda coach Alan Richardson hasn’t given his own job security any thought, preferring to focus on how his side can finish the season positively after its loss to Geelong.

The Score

28/09/2017: Richmond Legend Kevin Bartlett, outside the SEN Radio broadcast tent at the MCG. Picture: Stuart McEvoy for the Australian.

Revealed: The names in the mix to replace KB

As the fallout from Kevin Bartlett’s sudden SEN exit continues, the radio station’s plan to replace the AFL legend is becoming clearer. Find out who Craig Hutchison has got in mind.

The Score

Gary Ablett of the Cats reacts after kicking a goal during the Round 12 AFL match between the Richmond Tigers and the Geelong Cats at MCG in Melbourne, Friday, June 7, 2019. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Why Gaz’s training jumper caused Cats frenzy

Gary Ablett is no stranger to the headlines. But he was left with no idea what he’d done to find himself in them on Monday night. Luckily, his wife had all the answers.

AFL Teams

SEN promo Kevin Bartlett Craig Hutchinson. KB quits after 15 years.

KB’s final farewell to the loyal listeners

Kevin Bartlett never got to do a final show before saying goodbye to his listeners. But he wasn’t going to disappear from the airwaves without sending out a thank you. Read KB’s full statement here.

Hawthorn

LAUNCESTON, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 09: Isaac Smith of the Hawks (L) and Jarryd Roughead of the Hawks celebrate a goal during the 2019 JLT Community Series AFL match between the Hawthorn Hawks and the Richmond Tigers at University of Tasmania Stadium on March 09, 2019 in Launceston, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

Roughy’s epic raffle win at Hawks Hall of Fame

Jarryd Roughead is back in the Hawthorn side and that’s not the only good news he’s had recently, after picking up a monster first prize in a raffle at the Hawks’ Hall of Fame function.

AFL News

1999. State of Origin. Victoria v South Australia. MCG. Brent Harvey races clear of Sean Wellman.

Fresh call for AFL to revive State of Origin

With the NRL’s State of Origin series in full swing, it didn’t take long for someone to call on the AFL to reinstate the Australian rules version. Will it ever happen?

The Score

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 29: Max Gawn of the Demons high fives fans after winning the round 6 AFL match between the Essendon Bombers and Melbourne Demons at Etihad Stadium on April 29, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Wanted criminal caught after abusing Gawn

Max-imum exposure when wanted by the law doesn’t make you the smartest criminal as a Bombers discovered when apprehended following a decision to heckle Dees ruckman Max Gawn.

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