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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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Carlton’s dark hole: What comes next will make or break Voss

Carlton aren’t a team that typically sit on their hands when things aren’t going well. Yet another loss to the Hawks means it’s make or break time for Michael Voss, writes Scott Gullan.

AFL

Beveridge, Morris to break bread three years on from fiery stoush

Three years after a fiery, high-profile stoush at a post-game press conference, Tom Morris and Luke Beveridge are set to break bread on screen. See the details in Media Street.

Athletics

Bolt-like: Gout Gout’s latest stunner puts world on notice

Gout Gout has done it again. The comparisons to Usain Bolt were already there, now, a record-breaking 200m effort won’t put those to rest. Even if the Queensland teenager had some help.

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JULY 20: Jamarra Ugle-Hagan of the Bulldogs celebrates kicking a goal during the round 19 AFL match between Geelong Cats and Western Bulldogs at GMHBA Stadium, on July 20, 2024, in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Inside story: How Jamarra, Dogs arrived at career crossroads

In August last year, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan was seemingly at the peak of his powers. Five weeks later, he was almost dropped for an elimination final. SCOTT GULLAN lifts the lid on the complex situation.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. 5th March, 2025 . Western Bulldogs training at Whitten Oval . Bulldog Jamarra Ugle-Hagan during todays session . Picture: Michael Klein

Jamarra absent from training in fresh twist to Dogs saga

There’s been a fresh twist in Jamarra Ugle-Hagan’s disrupted summer, with the key Bulldog absent from training sessions this week. Lauren Wood and Scott Gullan have the details.

AFL

Elephant in the room in free-to-air footy TV war

The free-to-air footy TV war is officially on with the arrival of Channel 7’s new show. Who landed the first blow? SCOTT GULLAN gives his verdict on the good, the bad and the ugly.

Geelong

Team of the century: An All-Australian line-up of Cats greats

You’d do well to find a better line-up over the past 25 years than what Geelong can roll out. With All-Australians everywhere, SCOTT GULLAN picks out their best side of a dominant era.

AFL News

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 07: Will Day of the Hawks celebrates a goal during the AFL Opening Round match between Sydney Swans and Hawthorn Hawks at Sydney Cricket Ground, on March 07, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Hawk’s stunner evokes grand final Day dream

Will Day a Brownlow Medallist-in-waiting? He ticks all the boxes, writes SCOTT GULLAN. But the thoughts of Hawks fans might have drifted off somewhere else on Friday night.

Athletics

NATHAN AUSTRALIA Friday 6th December 2024 - Australian All Schools Championships at QSAC in Brisbane - Queenslands Gout Gout wins the u/18 100 metre mens final Picture David Clark

Gout Gout v AFL: Sprint sensation gets prime time TV slot

Rising sprinting superstar Gout Gout is making an immediate impact in athletics, with a free-to-air television network set to live broadcast an event to compete with the AFL.

AFL News

Cats VFL - GEELONG v COLLINGWOOD.Geelong VFL Coach Shane O'Bree.Picture: NIGEL HALLETT

Favourite son returns to Pies after recruiting cleanout

After a restructuring of their football department, the Magpies are set to welcome home a favourite son to run their recruiting program.

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