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.
AFL
Wellingham quick to accept three-match ban for controversial bump
Martin Blake Collingwood's Sharrod Wellingham has accepted a minimum three-match suspension by the AFL's match review panel over his controversial hit on Carlton's Kade Simpson in last Friday night's game at the...
Football
Steely Dees ground Pies
Martin Blake Melbourne was the better team all night; only poor conversion stopped it from dominating.
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.
