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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.

Dawes finds an opening as Magpies bolster ruck

Martin Blake Collingwood has made a last-ditch punt on Chris Dawes for the qualifying final against Hawthorn at the MCG tonight after the out-of-form ruck-forward was dropped for the last round of the...

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Dawes finds an opening as Pies bolster ruck

Martin Blake Collingwood has made a last-ditch punt on Chris Dawes for the qualifying final.

Pies ignite after early denial to secure top four berth

Martin Blake COLLINGWOOD are into their fourth preliminary final in a row after a tough and emotional 13-point win over West Coast at the MCG last night.

From cheers to tears for Magpies

Martin Blake Emotional Collingwood players broke down in tears in the MCG dressing rooms last night as the death of former teammate John McCarthy hit home and they willed themselves into a preliminary final for...

Pies know the score and it must get better

Martin Blake If Collingwood has problems, then some perspective is required.

Buckley stands by his under-siege forwards

Martin Blake Nathan Buckley is not happy with his two key forwards, Travis Cloke and Chris Dawes. But he believes they have copped too much of the focus since last weekend's defeat by North Melbourne.

Forward thinking

Martin Blake Finishers are the must-have item this season, writes Martin Blake.

Pies ponder problem of a different kind

Martin Blake Collingwood has a selection dilemma with three top players proving their fitness and available for the potential grand final preview against West Coast at the MCG on Saturday.