Martin Flanagan
Martin Flanagan is a journalist and author who writes on sport, Australian culture and the relationship between indigenous and non-indigenous Australia.
The positives keep coming as the stars align for a classic season
Martin Flanagan The Dockers have pulled another eccentric player out of their forward pocket.
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A history lesson in a tough game
Martin Flanagan There was no snow on the mountain but a cold wind was blasting in from the west.
Jimmy sent out on a high note
Martin Flanagan The Demon great will live on in the power of an instrumental piece named after him.
'Your story's bigger than you, Jimmy, but that was always going to happen'
Martin Flanagan He was known and adored by so many and - in the end - it was as if we all shared part of his epic fate.
Obituary
More than a great sportsman
Martin Flanagan JIM STYNES, 1966-2012The young Irishman crossed the oceans to make an indelible mark in his adopted land through sport and community work.
Indigenous footballers win $15m academy
Martin Flanagan Michael Long adds his voice to those calling for the AFL to appoint an indigenous commissioner.
Football's a community at the Top End
Martin Flanagan When the Tiwi Bombers play the Nightcliff Tigers in the NTFL grand final it will be great footy.
Act now on football's changing landscape
Martin Flanagan The AFL needs to act now on indigenous relations, writes Martin Flanagan.
Jurrah: a man caught between countries
Martin Flanagan When I went to Yuendumu in 1987 - two years before Liam Jurrah was born - it shocked me. I was both in my country and in another country.
On a prayer and a punt
Martin Flanagan Football is bringing fresh hope to a town that had suffered in a world of pain.
Football
Against all the odds
Martin Flanagan Sport may be the only way young men like Liam Jurrah can avoid the death and despair.
Collingwood shows heart over Krakouer
Martin Flanagan Club takes the chance to forgive the misdemeanours of its troubled players.
Hawks take to Tassie and the feeling is mutual for converted
Martin Flanagan Tasmania, I always say, was colonised twice - once by the British and once by Victoria and Victorian attitudes.
Out to revive Demon days
Martin Flanagan Melbourne has a new look and much rides on the new coach and his players.
Taking the lead: Nathan Lovett-Murray
Martin Flanagan Nathan Lovett-Murray knows where he comes from, and where he's going.
