Emma Quayle
Emma Quayle joined The Age as a cadet journalist in 1999 and has been covering football since 2001. She has won awards from the Australian Football Media Association and AFL Players Association for her feature writing, and specialised for many years in covering junior football and the AFL draft. Emma's two books - The Draft and Nine Lives (the story of former Essendon wingman Adam Ramanauskas' battle with cancer) - were published in 2008 and 2010.
McCartney left disappointed by foot skills
Emma Quayle The Western Bulldogs' start to the preseason did not satisfy coach Brendan McCartney, who was disappointed with his side's foot skills in both of its matches of the NAB Cup on Friday night.
Deledio on the job
Emma Quayle Brett Deledio wants to be a leader at Tigerland even after missing out on the captaincy.
'Innocent' Robinson shattered
Emma Quayle Suspended conditioning coach devastated by controversy surrounding program he oversaw.
Dons take positive approach
Emma Quayle and Caroline Wilson Club officials reportedly hopeful of receiving some good news in the next 48 hours.
AFL
Indigenous talent in focus
Emma Quayle Leading indigenous players will push for clubs to appoint indigenous welfare officers.
Don coaches in the gun as parents seek answers
Emma Quayle Members of the Essendon staff were consuming supplements that would have been illegal for their players to take under the world anti-doping code, according to the club's former sports science chief.
No laughing matter
Emma Quayle Geelong star Travis Varcoe puts his second best foot forward for 2013.
Dom's brave new world
Emma Quayle A move to the big smoke was easy - the second time around - for young Demon Dom Barry.
Football
All Stars too strong for the Tigers
Emma Quayle THIS was Richmond, but a not-just-yet version. There was no Trent Cotchin, no Brett Deledio, no Ivan Maric, and Jack Riewoldt had flown home with the flu.
AFL
Edwards sticks with Tigers
Emma Quayle Michael O'Loughlin has reluctantly accepted Shane Edwards' decision to play for Richmond on Friday night in Alice Springs instead of for the indigenous All Stars team with which he has spent this...
Nothing to hide: Geelong
Adam Cooper, Emma Quayle Investigation into Essendon's use of supplements will prompt discussions among conditioning staff at other clubs and is likely to lift the pressure on players to question any substance they are given.
AFL
Knee cyst puts Franklin out
Emma Quayle Lance Franklin's eventful week has continued, with Hawthorn's uncontracted forward to miss Friday night's All-Stars match with a calf injury.
AFLPA flags waiver concern
Emma Quayle AFL Players Association would 'absolutely condemn' any club that requested players sign documents separate to their contract, according to chief executive Matt Finnis.
Franklin out of All Stars clash
Emma Quayle, Alice Springs HAWTHORN champion Lance Franklin will miss Friday night's All Stars game against Richmond in Alice Springs due to a calf injury.
Football
Blue skies
Emma Quayle Eddie Betts' career got off to a flying start and he has a lot to look forward to in 2013.
AFL
Poorer AFL clubs might get bigger slice of Pies
Emma Quayle AFL teams on a significantly less even playing field than American counterparts, research says.
AFL to consider luxury tax
Emma Quayle A tax on football department spending are among new socialist measures considered by the AFL.
Riewoldt leads for eighth year
Emma Quayle Nick Riewoldt has again been appointed to captain St Kilda for an eighth season.
Football
Fresh quad muscle strain for Zaharakis
Jon Pierik and Emma Quayle Essendon midfielder David Zaharakis could miss next month's NAB Cup with a quad strain.
AFL
Manager suspension a 'warning'
Emma Quayle Players Association hopes suspension of Peter Blucher will warn others to mind the rules.
