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.
AFL
Reward at last for Dons' skipper
Martin Blake Jobe Watson caps off his third consecutive outstanding year with the game's most prestigious and famous individual honour.
North v West - which direction?
Martin Blake The Kangaroos will be seeking space, but they are likely to find it occupied by the Eagles.
Pies know the score and it must get better
Martin Blake If Collingwood has problems, then some perspective is required.
A marvellous 'mockbuster'
Martin Blake North and Freo to star in off-Broadway hit, writes Martin Blake.
Grima happy to have a role
Martin Blake After a nightmare spell of injuries, the Roos defender is making the most of his comeback.
Thompson cleared on Johnson collision
Martin Blake Steve Johnson's concussion likely to prevent him from playing against Hawthorn.
Accidents can happen
Martin Blake Scott Thompson was innocent and rightly was cleared by the AFL's match review panel.
Vote magnet in medal tilt again
Martin Blake Could Dane Swan win the Brownlow Medal for a second year in a row?
Football
Winderlich back as Bombers test the best
Martin Blake Winless Essendon picks its strongest possible squad for tomorrow's NAB Cup match against Sydney.
Dogs find the answer with Dickson
Martin Blake This time a year ago, Tory Dickson was labouring at his father's steel fabrication business.
Face your demons
Martin Blake Tom Scully is going to a place a few have been before him, and none found it pleasant.
