Martin Flanagan
Martin Flanagan is a journalist and author who writes on sport, Australian culture and the relationship between indigenous and non-indigenous Australia.
A good man to fill a silence
Martin Flanagan Former Melbourne football manager Chris Connolly has been portrayed by some as a Machiavellian figure.
Trying times with a team that wasn't very good
Martin Flanagan If tanking charges are proven, a grey issue will turn into one that's black and white.
A new turn on Jurrah's journey
Martin Flanagan Like that of Aboriginal painter Albert Namatjira, the story of Liam Jurrah runs at two levels.
AFL
Jurrah gone, but not leaving Demons
Martin Flanagan Liam Jurrah's season appears to be over after reports emerged today that he has left Victoria and is living with relatives in Adelaide.
Football
Jurrah's gone but career 'not over'
Martin Flanagan Liam Jurrah's AFL season is over, but his manager and the Demons say his career is not.
Garland embraces his Demon home but keeps a close eye on his first love
Martin Flanagan Colin Garland is a Tasmanian and the island state remains at the heart of his passions.
Out to revive Demon days
Martin Flanagan Melbourne has a new look and much rides on the new coach and his players.
Football
Against all the odds
Martin Flanagan Sport may be the only way young men like Liam Jurrah can avoid the death and despair.
Jurrah: a man caught between countries
Martin Flanagan When I went to Yuendumu in 1987 - two years before Liam Jurrah was born - it shocked me. I was both in my country and in another country.
Act now on football's changing landscape
Martin Flanagan The AFL needs to act now on indigenous relations, writes Martin Flanagan.
Indigenous footballers win $15m academy
Martin Flanagan Michael Long adds his voice to those calling for the AFL to appoint an indigenous commissioner.
Football's a community at the Top End
Martin Flanagan When the Tiwi Bombers play the Nightcliff Tigers in the NTFL grand final it will be great footy.
Obituary
More than a great sportsman
Martin Flanagan JIM STYNES, 1966-2012The young Irishman crossed the oceans to make an indelible mark in his adopted land through sport and community work.
'Your story's bigger than you, Jimmy, but that was always going to happen'
Martin Flanagan He was known and adored by so many and - in the end - it was as if we all shared part of his epic fate.
