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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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Geelong

Remarkable reason Cat never gave up on AFL dream

The rags to riches story of Geelong’s Tom Atkins, who played five years in the VFL then gave up fish souvlakis to realise his AFL dream, is incredible enough. Then you read what happened to his dad.

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s42mm999 ringwood pro athletes Photo from left to right in file attached.Jason Bailey. Hamish Adams. Daniel Sonsini. Matt Burleigh. Photo taken atthe Maryborough Gift on New years day

Perfect Gift for Stawell legend’s student

Stawell Gift Hall of Fame inductee Todd Ireland believes his student Jason Bailey can win the famous race after being handed a huge semi-final advantage.

The Score

Ben Cunnington has gone to extreme lengths to avoid the media.

Roo’s extreme lengths to avoid media

North Melbourne hard man Ben Cunnington is notorious for avoiding the bright lights, so when the Roos had an open day for media, there was always a chance he’d sneak away. Here’s how he did it.

The Score

TOPSHOT - AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 14: Tiger Woods of the United States celebrates after sinking his putt on the 18th green to win during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2019 in Augusta, Georgia. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Kevin C. Cox / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP)

The Score: How Trump plans to celebrate Tiger

US President Donald Trump has grand plans to celebrate Tiger Woods’ US Masters win. Plus, why three Hawthorn players might want to check the AFL fixture next time they plan to play golf. THE SCORE.

The Score

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 14: Brooks Koepka of the United States looks on from the 13th green during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2019 in Augusta, Georgia. Andrew Redington/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

The Score: Punter’s Brooks bet comes up short

You’ve got to feel for the punter who stood to win $856,000 if Brooks Koepka claimed the US Masters as the last leg of a long-running multi bet. Plus news on Adam Houlihan, Peter Siddle and a rising track and field talent.

AFL News

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 13: Callan Ward of the Giants is kissed by Lachie Whitfield of the Giants after sustaining a leg injury after the team sing the song when winning during the round four AFL match between the Geelong Cats and the Greater Western Sydney GIants at GMHBA Stadium on April 13, 2019 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

Giants do it for Cal, Cats sweat on Danger

GWS overcame the loss of Callan Ward to stun Geelong in one of the club’s finest wins. And the news could get worse for the Cats, although Chris Scott isn’t too worried about an off-the-ball incident involving Patrick Dangerfield. WATCH THE INCIDENTS

Women's sport

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)

Bisset leaves darkness behind in return to top

Catriona Bisset has completed a stunning return to athletics by winning the national 800m, capping off an extraordinary story of triumph after mental health issues during her childhood.

Women's sport

Sally Pearson of Queensland runs in the heats of the Women's 100m Hurdles during the Australian Track and Field Championships at Sydney Olympic Park in Sydney, Sunday, April 7, 2019. (AAP Image/Steve Christo) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Pearson gives up on 10th national hurdles title

Olympic champion Sally Pearson sensationally withdrew from the national championships despite her 100m hurdles heat time bettering the winning time in the final.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 06: Edward Nketia of the Australian Capital Territory reacts after winning in the Mens 100 Metres Open semis during the Australian Track and Field Championships at Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre on April 06, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

Sprint prodigy, 17, takes national 100m title

The teenage son of New Zealand’s fastest man who is destined for a rugby career rained on Australia’s sprint parade on Saturday night.

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Pearson’s fighting words for her doubters

Sally Pearson knows the world is watching. She knows her rivals are waiting for her to slip up. She knows some athletics pundits want her to prove herself, again. And she has a message for all of them.

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