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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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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 07: Andrew Bassat, President of St Kilda Football Club celebrates with Josh Battle of the Saints during the round 17 AFL match between St Kilda Saints and Sydney Swans at Marvel Stadium, on July 07, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

Battle ‘pursuing excellence’ after ditching Saints for Hawthorn

Josh Battle’s future was a key topic of conversation across the 2024 AFL season. The new Hawk opens up to Scott Gullan about just how hard it was to leave St Kilda for Hawthorn.

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Hutchy vs Classified: Seven pits big-name recruit against old show

Craig Hutchison is set to go head-to-head with his former Channel 9 show after being confirmed as the host of one of Channel 7’s new footy offerings for 2025.

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Dean Cox has taken over from John Longmire.

Swans address Longmire bombshell, lock in successor

John Longmire is out as Sydney coach, ending his 15-year tenure in charge of the Swans. And, the 2024 grand finalists have moved quickly to lock in his replacement.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 10: John Longmire, Senior Coach of the Swans and assistant Dean Cox walk from the ground during the round 21 AFL match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Sydney Swans at Adelaide Oval on August 10, 2019 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images)

Four years in the making: Inside story of Longmire-Cox handover

The hierarchy at Sydney began canvassing a future without John Longmire as far back as 2020. SCOTT GULLAN takes you inside the key moments of the Swans’ succession plan.

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McAvaney sees big things ahead for Gout Gout. Picture: Supplied

‘World at his feet’: Australia’s never seen anything like Gout Gout

Bruce McAvaney has seen so much in Australian track and field throughout his broadcasting career, but nothing compares to what teen sprinting sensation Gout Gout is doing at his age.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 04: Harvey Langford (Victoria Country - Dandenong Stingrays) in action during the 2km time trial during the Telstra AFL National Draft Combine Day 1 at the AIA Centre on October 04, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Inside the years of scouting behind every draft pick

Tracking dozens of games across three years for more than a hundred kids will all culminate in two nights this week. SCOTT GULLAN lifts the lid on the lengths clubs go to scout future stars.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 13: Charlie Curnow of the Blues celebrates after scoring a goal during the round 18 AFL match between Western Bulldogs and Carlton Blues at Marvel Stadium, on July 13, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Charlie’s warning for Blues rivals after year of ankle pain

Charlie Curnow has opened up on a year of injury pain after battling with ankle issues throughout 2024, revealing his path back to his barnstorming best after off-season surgery.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 09: Adrian Dodoro, General Manager - List & Recruiting of the Bombers speaks with media during the 2023 Continental Tyres AFL Trade Period at Marvel Stadium on October 09, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Discrimination’: Six-figure settlement ends Dons’ Dodoro era

The Adrian Dodoro era at Essendon is officially over, but not without one last deal going down to the wire, this time involving legal proceedings with the Fair Work Commission.

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Robert Murphy - Bob Murphy - hosts Fox Footy AFL football TV show Bob on Foxtel

Media Street: Ex-Dogs skipper joins radio’s ‘unlikely couple’

Former Western Bulldogs skipper Robert Murphy is returning to radio as part of a double act set to replace outgoing ABC Breakfast host Sammy J.

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The panel on Channel 9's Footy Classified

Footy TV wars: Nine signals intent to take on Cornes and Channel 7

The 2025 footy TV wars are heating up, with Channel 9 making a major move to take on Kane Cornes and a revamped Channel 7, as the search for Cornes’ replacement continues.

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