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.
Hayes is St Kilda's best
Martin Blake Lenny Hayes has won his third Trevor Barker Award as St Kilda's best and fairest player.
Franklin back as Hawthorn ups the ante
Martin Blake LANCE Franklin's long-awaited return from a hamstring injury and illness, along with the inclusion of former captain Sam Mitchell and Josh Gibson, gives Hawthorn an imposing look for the...
Grima happy to have a role
Martin Blake After a nightmare spell of injuries, the Roos defender is making the most of his comeback.
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.
Milne inspires Saints
Martin Blake This was Stephen Milne's night and St Kilda's night, unequivocally.
Saints upset Bombers in thumping win
Martin Blake TWO moments encapsulated this game, both in the third quarter when St Kilda was on the verge of finally breaking Essendon's spirit.
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.
AFL
Giant strides yet to be made
Martin Blake Greater Western Sydney made a respectable start. Well, it didn't get flogged.
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.
