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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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Jacqui Felgate and Brooke McAuley. Pic: Carly Ravenhall

Jacqui Felgate rushed to hospital after freak accident

High-profile broadcaster and 3AW football host Jacqui Felgate was rushed to Royal Melbourne Hospital last week after a freak accident.

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MELBOURNE. 13/05/2023. AFL. Round 9. Carlton vs Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium. Patrick Cripps leads the Blues off Marvel Stadium . Pic: Michael Klein

‘This was wrong’: Caro apologises to Cripps for ‘incorrect’ report

Caroline Wilson has personally apologised to Patrick Cripps for her incorrect report which the Carlton skipper said questioned his commitment to the football club.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 21: Harry McKay of the Blues looks on during the 2023 AFL Round 10 match between the Carlton Blues and the Collingwood Magpies at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on May 21, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Shock fix floated to Carlton’s McKay problem

As he continues to struggle in front of goal, a shock solution has been floated to help Harry McKay regain his confidence. Do you think it would work?

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Peter Burgoyne and Damien Hardwick. 2004 Grand Final. Port Adelaide v Brisbane Lions. MCG.

Cornes: The Dimma dinner that helped Port shed ‘chokers’ tag

Kane Cornes can recall the pressure on the Power after falling short in the years leading up to the 2004 finals, but a meeting away from coaches organised by Hardwick helped change that.

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MELBOURNE - APRIL 08: Damien Hardwick, Senior Coach of the Tigers is seen during the 2023 AFL Round 04 match between the Richmond Tigers and the Western Bulldogs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 8, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Inside the 48 hours before Dimma bombshell

Unbeknownst to most, this was always going to be Damien Hardwick’s last year as Richmond coach. Go inside the 48 hours that ended his Tiger tenure.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 19: Connor Rozee of Port Adelaide is hit high by Lachie Hunter of the Demons during the round 10 AFL match between Yartapuulti/Port Adelaide Power and Narrm Football Club/Melbourne Demons at Adelaide Oval, on May 19, 2023, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Dee rubbed out after tense tribunal hearing

Lachie Hunter’s one-man ban for front-on contact has been upheld at the tribunal after a tense hearing where the Demons wingman defended his right to contest the ball.

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The Tiger's Dustin Martin and coach Damien Hardwick celebrate after the final siren after Richmond defeated the Adelaide Crows in the 2017 AFL Grand Final at the MCG. Picture. Phil Hillyard

Dimma quits: The 7pm text that stunned Tigerland

Richmond’s longest-serving coach Damien Hardwick has sensationally quit the club. This is how the bombshell announcement played out last night.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 29: Alastair Clarkson, Senior Coach of the Kangaroos leaves the field at half time during the 2023 AFL Round 07 match between the Melbourne Demons and the North Melbourne Kangaroos at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 29, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Tipping point: The Clarko phone call that changed things

Todd Viney was unaware of Alastair Clarkson’s struggles until one phone call came. The Roos football boss explains what happened next, plus the latest on mediation talks.

AFL

‘Needs to get himself right’: Viney reveals Clarkson turmoil

Alastair Clarkson has stepped down as North Melbourne coach and there is no timeline for his return. Football boss Todd Viney has explained the decision. Plus, Chris Fagan’s reaction.

AFL

Matthew Lloyd, Caroline Wilson, Craig Hutchison and Kane Cornes are part of Footy Classified in 2020Picture: Channel 9

Hot mic podcast sledge leaves journo red-faced

One experienced journalist has broken the golden rule of TV and radio, that the microphones are always live. The on-air ‘animal’ gaffe took aim at a big name in the AFL world. See the details in media street.

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