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.
North v West - which direction?
Martin Blake The Kangaroos will be seeking space, but they are likely to find it occupied by the Eagles.
Hayes cleared by MRP
Martin Blake Lenny Hayes' reprieve by match review panel proves that not all head-high contact draw sanction.
Buckley wants MRP reviewed
Martin Blake Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley says he was "surprised" by the decision to reprieve Western Bulldog Will Minson for stomping and has called for the AFL to review the Match Review Panel at season’s...
Reprieve divides the experts
Jared Lynch, Martin Blake Western Bulldog Will Minson's reprieve at the AFL Tribunal for stomping has fractured opinion among leading club officials and commentators.
Football
Bombers close to full strength for decider
Martin Blake Essendon will put its season on the line by fielding its best on-paper team for a month.
Roos bag points, but Scott still worries
Martin Blake Roos' coach says win as important for supporters as for the players.
Thompson cleared on Johnson collision
Martin Blake Steve Johnson's concussion likely to prevent him from playing against Hawthorn.
Accidents can happen
Martin Blake Scott Thompson was innocent and rightly was cleared by the AFL's match review panel.
Manager apologises for blast over ban
Martin Blake, Matt Murnane Leading player manager Paul Connors has been forced into a public apology after his strident criticism of an ''interfering'' AFL, as the fallout from the Chris Judd suspension swirled yesterday.
Petrie in hot water over tribunal criticism
Martin Blake North Melbourne vice-captain Drew Petrie is facing an AFL sanction over public criticism of the AFL tribunal, but the Kangaroos have accepted they can go no further in defending midfielder Jack...
