Jake Niall
Jake Niall is a senior sports writer at The Age, specialising in AFL football. Jake joined The Age in 1998, having previously worked as a sports writer on The Sunday Age. He writes a blend of news, feature articles and a weekly column during the football season. Before joining The Sunday Age, Jake was a freelance reporter in the US and a regular contributor to The Sunday Age and The Age from Los Angeles, covering diverse areas like politics, earthquakes, celebrity trials and American sport. Jake ghost wrote the autobiography (‘Collingwood and Me’, 1991) of champion Collingwood footballer Peter Daicos. While he writes primarily about the AFL, he spends the month of January covering tennis, especially the Australian Open. In 2008, Jake won the Melbourne Press Club Quill Awards' Best Sports Story in any medium for his profile piece on David Schwarz.
AFL
Kreuzer, Varcoe to miss lengthy chunks of the season
Jake Niall Carlton and Geelong have suffered significant injury blows in their round three encounter, with key players Matthew Kreuzer and Travis Varcoe set to miss lengthy chunks of the season.
Catch-up Blues fall shy
Jake Niall Carlton fights hard, but it is Geelong that emerges with the points.
Fairytale for Blue unlikely
Jake Niall and Michael Gleeson Troy Chaplin only newcomer certain to play for Richmond against the Blues.
Silence of the Blues a surprise
Jake Niall If there was a club that seemed made for free agency, it was surely Carlton.
Why the Dees alone are facing probe
Jake Niall There are three factors that compel the AFL to investigate the allegations of tanking.
AFL
Casboult in contract talks with Carlton
Jake Niall Carlton's surprise-packet forward seeks to capitalise on his form by negotiating a two-year deal.
Judd's good bye
Jake Niall Blues champion Chris Judd will benefit from next week's bye, writes Jake Niall.
New Roos blast Blues
Jake Niall Kangaroos demolish Carlton in a manner redolent of what the club did in Wayne Carey’s prime.
The more things change...
Jake Niall Sacking the coach rarely gives clubs the immediate reward they are looking for. Take note, Blues.
Simpson's return to bolster Blues
Jake Niall Key midfielder set to resume earlier than anticipated after recovering from a broken jaw.
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Back and forward
Jake Niall Chris Judd drives Carlton but Jarrad Waite and Michael Jamison are also vital for finals glory.
Why brown and gold is the new black
Jake Niall Hawthorn has players coming back from injury and is well placed to be the 2012 premier.
Another dose of Blues for Tigers
Jake Niall Does Richmond really need to play Carlton in the season's first mega-match?
AFL
Premierships now a long time coming
Jake Niall Ron Barassi was mocked when he unveiled a five-year plan for Melbourne in the early '80s.
Football
Jamar high on Giants' ruck list
Jake Niall Melbourne's All-Australian ruckman is among those GWS is eyeing off for next year.
AFL
Mix and match, Blues take stock
Jake Niall Carlton set to turn its attention to a bigger picture issue - the mix of home games at the MCG and Etihad Stadium.
Football
Winning the battle of wounded knee
Jake Niall Eight months after a knee reconstruction, St Kilda's James Gwilt will return in the VFL.
Football
BIG JAM for Bucks
Jake Niall Nathan Buckley looks to have inherited a tough job, he'll need all his renowned self-belief.
Football
Blues give Judd well-earned rest
Jake Niall Carlton will rest skipper Chris Judd for Sunday's game against Greater Western Sydney.
Blue the looking glass
Jake Niall Richmond is tracking Carlton on the path to success, but it will take a lot of patience and hard work.
