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.
No place to run, or hide
Martin Blake Ted Richards is the modern backman personified; adaptable, competitive and strong.
Shock as All-Australian squad named
Martin Blake Hawthorn defender Josh Gibson and Western Bulldogs skipper Matthew Boyd are among the unlucky players who missed out on All-Australian squad selection yesterday.
From Scarlett to purple
Martin Blake Fremantle pulls off the most momentous win of its 18-year history in the AFL.
Martin Blake
Can the Hawks end the hoodoo?
Martin Blake Five key questions to ponder when assessing whether Hawthorn can break Geelong's spell.
Football
Magpies call up two more rookies
Martin Blake Injuries have forced Collingwood's hand again as it confronts white-hot Adelaide this weekend.
Cats may rise from depths
Martin Blake Teams of this calibre in the bottom of the eight assure some surprises.
Thompson cleared on Johnson collision
Martin Blake Steve Johnson's concussion likely to prevent him from playing against Hawthorn.
Geelong rests stars, but Hawkins set to return
Martin Blake Geelong picks another callow team for second-round NAB Cup encounter with Gold Coast.
Cats and Tigers fall to ill winds
Martin Blake It was a difficult day at Geelong, with an ill wind howling out of the north.
Back-line players need greater recognition
Martin Blake The clubs are not perfect in rewarding their defenders, but they are at least on to it.
AFL
Cats, Magpies recall big guns for grand final replay
Jesse Hogan and Martin Blake Teams for grand final rematch will bear strong resemblance to last year's decider.
