Martin Blake
Martin Blake has been a senior writer for The Age since 1986 and has covered numerous AFL seasons, three cricket World Cups and various Australian cricket tours overseas, two Olympic Games, three Commonwealth Games, and a plethora of other major sports events including the British Open Championship and the US Masters. He covers all sports with an emphasis on Australian football and golf.
Hayes is St Kilda's best
Martin Blake Lenny Hayes has won his third Trevor Barker Award as St Kilda's best and fairest player.
Crucial free to O'Brien ruled 'wrong'
Martin Blake Decision that appeared to cost St Kilda draw against Collingwood found to be wrong.
Saints hit by injury, suspension for Bomber clash
Martin Blake St Kilda will be without both ruck-forward Rhys Stanley and utility James Blake for up to six weeks.
Star Crow grounded for three matches
Martin Blake Taylor Walker hits a brick wall in the form of the match review panel in his groundbreaking season.
MRP throws the book at big names
Martin Blake Adelaide’s key forward Taylor Walker, St Kilda star Brendon Goddard, Hawthorn defender Brent Guerra, Essendon half-forward Stewart Crameri and Richmond on-baller Daniel Jackson have all incurred the...
Goddard and Saints rise to the occasion
Martin Blake Brendon Goddard's 200th game turns out to be one of his best for the Saints.
Swans just keep on winning
Martin Blake, Sydney Sydney keeps on winning, relentlessly and impressively. You have to hand it to the top-of-the-table Swans.
Goddard says commitment to Saints not in doubt
Martin Blake St Kilda's Brendon Goddard says he is happy with the way contract talks are moving with the club, despite the fact he has not committed to the Saints beyond this season.
Fiery Goddard embraces calmer side
Martin Blake When Brendon Goddard was suspended recently, he had a heart-to-heart chat with his coach.
