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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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Comm Games

Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games. Day 08. Athletics. Womens 400m Hurdles Final. Jana Pittman wins gold.

Pittman’s radical plan to save Comm Games

World champion hurdler Jana Pittman has unveiled a radical plan to save the 2026 Commonwealth Games, after Victorian Premier Dan Andrews’ announced the decision to pull out.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 24: Patrick Cripps of the Blues (R) speaks with Tom De Koning of the Blues before the round 19 AFL match between the Carlton Blues and the Greater Western Sydney Giants at Marvel Stadium on July 24, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

‘He loves the group’: Cripps’ key role in De Koning’s decision

Tom De Koning is one of the AFL’s hottest properties and Carlton skipper Patrick Cripps knows that, which is why the Brownlow Medalist is doing what he can to keep the young ruckman.

Comm Games

TOPSHOT - Australia's Oliver Hoare (C) reacts after winning the men's 1500m final athletics event at the Alexander Stadium, in Birmingham on day nine of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, central England, on August 6, 2022. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP)

Victoria just killed the Commonwealth Games

The 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games were a stunning success and left a lasting legacy. Twenty years later, Victoria’s shambolic withdrawal has likely killed the Games for good.

UPDATEDAFL News

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 15: Nic Newman of the Blues celebrates a goal during the 2023 AFL Round 18 match between the Carlton Blues and the Port Adelaide Power at Marvel Stadium on July 15, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Rampaging Blues cook Power’s winning streak, stay in finals race

The Power’s win streak has been ended at 13 games, with a rampaging Carlton side proving too hot to handle, putting the Blues firmly in the finals hunt.

AFL

MELBOURNE. 25/04/2023. AFL. Round 6. Collingwood vs Essendon at the MCG. Darcy Moore of the Magpies makes a speech after todays win . Pic: Michael Klein

‘Who is this guy?’: Jaw-dropping moment that changed Pie’s career

Darcy Moore made national headlines with his stunning Anzac Day speech. It was an insight into the different world of the Collingwood captain who is forging a unique path to the top.

AFL

LEADER PRESTIGE: Sports commentator Gerard Whateley broadcasting at the SEN studio. Picture: Josie Hayden

Whateley fuming after ‘fake’ quote blows up Twitter

Fox Footy and SEN host Gerard Whateley has called on his listeners to out the author of a “fake quote” under his name that has caused chaos online.

AFL

SuperCoach - Herald Sun kicks off for the AFL 2022 season. Fox Footy reporter Tom Morris on the Supercoach Bus. Confirmation needed it is Tom Morris . Picture: Ian Currie

Tom Morris rushed to hospital after sickening on-field incident

Footy journalist Tom Morris was rushed to hospital on Saturday after coming off second best from a sickening on-field footy clash. Check out the latest in Media Street.

Athletics

Joseph Deng has broken his training partner Peter Bol’s 800m Australian record in an Olympic qualifying time. Picture: Instagram

Joseph Deng bests Peter Bol’s 800m record by 0.1

Joseph Deng has burst out of training partner Peter Bol’s shadow to become the fastest 800m runner in Australian history, setting a new Australian Record in Lyon overnight.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 06: Dustin Martin of the Tigers fends off Aaron Francis of the Swans during the 2023 AFL Round 17 match between the Richmond Tigers and the Sydney Swans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 6, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

The stat that shows Dusty is fully invested in Tigers

With Dimma gone and a dynasty coming to an end, some thought Dustin Martin’s buy-in would also drift away. One stat shows that clearly isn’t the case. See all the round 17 heroes and villains.

Athletics

Bol qualifies to take his quest for redemption to world stage

In just his fourth run back since having a provisional doping ban lifted, Australian 800m record holder Peter Bol has comfortably qualified for next month’s world championships in Budapest.

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