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.
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Buckley mum on Elliott-Koschitzke incident
Jake Niall Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley has declined to be drawn on the incident in which his small forward Jamie Elliott was collected by Justin Koschitzke.
Buckley's big gambles produce mixed results
Jake Niall Coach's roulette spins weren't as costly as they threatened to become.
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Pies look to refresh for Anzac clash
Jake Niall Collingwood will consider freshening up its team for the Anzac Day clash.
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Collingwood re-signs Elliott, Witts
Jake Niall In a major display of faith, Collingwood has re-signed ruckman Jarrod Witts on a three year contract before he has been selected for a senior game.
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The life of Brian: Hawks have seen a different Lake
Jake Niall Old Dog Brian Lake is learning new tricks as a Hawk, but the evolution is not without its risks.
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Lake, West in doubt for blockbuster
Jake Niall Hawthorn undecided on picking prize recruit Brian Lake for game against Geelong.
Only Buddy offer is from Hawks
Jake Niall Hawthorn remains the only club to have made Lance Franklin a contract offer for 2014 and beyond.
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The problem with Collingwood
Jake Niall Forward pressure and goals - Collingwood needs more of both if it is to go all the way in 2013.
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Best in the nest
Jake Niall Fans may fancy the Hawks, Pies, Swans and Crows, but it's the Eagles who could take flight this season.
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With all the Cloke and dagger contract talks over, a big Magpie is ready to fly
Jake Niall Travis Cloke is approaching this season with a clean slate, writes Jake Niall.
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Home a big lure for Franklin: Pie
Jake Niall EXCLUSIVE Collingwood forward says that ''Buddy'' should only do ''what's best for him''.
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Trials to show how far Hawks have grown
Jake Niall Hawthorn can prove itself a strong organisation by recovering for the 2013 season, according to club president Andrew Newbold.
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Hawks must prepare for the worst, hope for the best
Jake Niall Lance Franklin's decision on his future will take up a lot of Hawthorn's time and energy.
Frenzy was all tip and very little iceberg
Jake Niall How many of the players who've just changed clubs represent big deals?
The big issue: who can back up Jolly?
Jake Niall It will become the selection question of preliminary final week should Chris Dawes lose his battle of wounded knee: Who replaces him and supports Darren Jolly?
AFL
Plan B for the Pies if Dawes is out
Jake Niall In the event that Chris Dawes is unable play on Friday night, replacing him will be the Collingwood match committee's most vexing question.
Dons' Goddard quandary
Jake Niall Essendon's bid for Brendon Goddard has left the future of several Bombers uncertain.
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Spoiling the spoiler: The Swans' big task
Jake Niall Josh Gibson is always a fistful, and Sydney needs a plan.
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Cats set to pounce on Demon, Roo
Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall Geelong has emerged as a major off-season player, it's eye on Rivers and McIntosh.
Hitouts to the Max
Jake Niall Since Leigh Brown retired, Collingwood has struggled with second ruck/forward role.
