Glenn McFarlane

Melbourne

Sports Writer at The West Australian

@heraldsun sports journalist; Sacked podcast co-host; author of The Fair Dinkums; proud dad; still dreaming of having a Melbourne Cup runner.

Articles

AFL round 13 North Melbourne v West Coast, Carlton v Essendon: Live scores, updates and SuperCoach scores

2 weeks ago | codesports.com.au | Glenn McFarlane

The Kangaroos are sitting second bottom with two wins and a draw from their first half of the season, but Clarkson is anticipating an even more competitive back half of the season off last week’s bye, starting with the club’s first ‘home’ game in Bunbury, against West Coast. They take on the bottom of the ladder Eagles on Sunday, the first of back to back home games in Western Australia, as part of a lucrative three-year deal with the WA Government.
AFL round 10 Gold Coast v Hawthorn: Live scores, updates, SuperCoach

1 month ago | codesports.com.au | Glenn McFarlane

Hawthorn defender Changkuoth Jiath says the pain of being overlooked in the club’s wild finals ride last year and fighting a battle with his body in recent seasons has steeled his determination to make the most of his chances. The talented Hawk has slotted in perfectly to the back half this season and is coming off a strong fortnight, including 32 disposals against Richmond and a game-breaking 25 disposals against Melbourne last week.
AFL round 8 Essendon v North Melbourne: Live scores, updates, SuperCoach scores

1 month ago | codesports.com.au | Glenn McFarlane

LIVEThe Roos have been subject to plenty of drama this week, now they get their chance to respond on the field against Essendon. The Bombers were gallant against the Pies on Anzac Day, can they keep in touch with the top eight? And what about Harry Sheezel? How will the young Roo respond to some scathing criticism after last week? Follow the action live below. Subscribe to CODE Sports for breaking news and deeper coverage of your favourite clubs for only $1 for your first month
AFL round 8 Essendon v North Melbourne: Live scores, updates, SuperCoach scores

1 month ago | codesports.com.au | Glenn McFarlane

Essendon forward Peter Wright says the Bombers are still a work in progress, but have a group of youngsters eager to learn and to get better, with the experience of playing in front of 92,000 fans on Anzac Day something that will stand them in good stead. “Look, it’s a great experience whether you are talking about (Isaac) Kako or (Zach) Merrett, who has probably played in about 10,” he said.
AFL round 6 Geelong v Hawthorn: Live scores, updates, SuperCoach scores

2 months ago | codesports.com.au | Glenn McFarlane

LIVEOne of footy’s most famous and stories rivalries will write a new chapter on Easter Monday, with the two sides suiting up again for the traditional clash. The Dare To Hope game is entering another year of supporting the fight agaisnt Pancreatic Cancer. On a SuperCoach front, Bailey Smith is in most sides while Max Holmes, James Sicily, Mitch Knevitt and Connor O’Sullivan are also in many teams.
AFL round 6 Geelong v Hawthorn: Live scores, updates, SuperCoach scores

2 months ago | codesports.com.au | Glenn McFarlane

Easter Monday has always been one of Ollie Dempsey’s favourite days of the year – even if his colour co-ordination has changed considerably over the years. Faith has always been an important part in the life of last year’s AFL Rising Star winner, but so too has football. In a footy sense, he grew up as a Hawthorn fan, who idolised pacy wingman Isaac Smith, and who loved the club’s traditional Easter Monday clash with Geelong at the MCG.
AFL Gather Round Collingwood v Sydney: Live updates, SuperCoach scores, teams

2 months ago | codesports.com.au | Glenn McFarlane

Sydney’s Brodie Grundy has lauded the AFL’s ruck renaissance as he prepares to take on his in-form former teammate Darcy Cameron in Friday night’s prime-time Gather Round clash against Collingwood at Adelaide Oval. The Swans big man says the competition’s ruck stocks were stronger than he had seen in his time in the game, insisting the quality of competition presented a massive challenge each week.
AFL: Dare to Hope game 2025, Cherie Dear and Karen Turner raising awareness about pancreatic cancer

2 months ago | codesports.com.au | Glenn McFarlane

Cherie Dear and Karen Turner have formed an unbreakable bond out of their own family tragedies but it’s only made them more determined in their fight against pancreatic cancer. The pair lost their husbands, footy greats Paul Dear and Michael Turner, to the disease and are desperately trying to raise funds for research in the hope of finding a cure for one of the most under-resourced and deadliest cancers.
AFL Round 3 Early Tackle: Luke Beveridge contract, Carlton, Zak Butters

Mar 28, 2025 | codesports.com.au | Glenn McFarlane |Matthew Forrest

Essendon and Carlton came into round 3 under immense pressure. One past the test, the other crashed and burned. Glenn McFarlane and Matthew Forrest name their likes and dislikes so far. THE BEVO EFFECTDuring an injury-hit pre-season it seemed the Western Bulldogs had the upper hand in any prospective Luke Beveridge contract negotiations. Not any more. The 2016 premiership coach now has the lead role.
You’d be ‘crazy’ to think this rising star will regress

Feb 14, 2025 | heraldsun.com.au | Glenn McFarlane

Glenn McFarlane and Jon Ralph run the rule over every player on the Eagles’ list. Criteria: The rating out of 100 is a prediction of their 2025 performance based on their 2024 season, expected improvement and role in their side. Jake Waterman has risen by 30 rating points to lead the Eagles ahead of the 2025 season. Picture: Getty ImagesThis article contains features which are only available in the web versionTake me thereAndrew McQualter has a sizeable task in his first year at West Coast.