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.
Blake's progress: a tale of survival
Martin Blake Twice this season, Jason Blake has played pivotal parts in St Kilda wins.
Hawk Franklin gets damned by free kicks
Martin Blake Lance Franklin is beloved by the masses, but not necessarily by the umpires.
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.
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.
Wreck and ruin
Martin Blake, Sydney St Kilda rueing what coach Scott Watters calls a ''lost opportunity'' after a late fade-out.
Saints embrace tall order against Blues
Martin Blake Under Grant Thomas, St Kilda did not particularly rate the importance of ruckmen.
AFL
High anxiety in AFL
Jon Pierik, Martin Blake, Jared Lynch Umpires boss Jeff Gieschen says Eagles playing up high tackles to win free kicks.
