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.
AFL
Mercurial Dees crush Giants
Martin Blake Melbourne under Mark Neeld is multi-faceted and adaptable, above all else.
Mercurial Dees crush Giants
Martin Blake Melbourne under Mark Neeld is multi-faceted and adaptable, above all else.
Demons in remix after Clark loss
Martin Blake The numbers indicate that Mitch Clark's loss could be devastating for Melbourne.
Fiery Goddard embraces calmer side
Martin Blake When Brendon Goddard was suspended recently, he had a heart-to-heart chat with his coach.
Football
Steely Dees ground Pies
Martin Blake Melbourne was the better team all night; only poor conversion stopped it from dominating.
AFL
Watts to 'rest'
Martin Blake Jack Watts was ostensibly dropped for the Demons' final practice game against Port Adelaide.
AFL
Watts only a chance to play for Demons
Martin Blake Melbourne coach Mark Neeld said today centre half-forward Jack Watts would be "in the mix" for a return to the team for tomorrow's game against Hawthorn, but would not guarantee it.
Five reasons to watch the footy in a dud round
Martin Blake OK, so the most attractive game's already come and gone, in Perth last night.
