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.
Bulldogs want 'catch-up footy'
Jake Niall The Western Bulldogs have put forward their hopes for creating a more even competition.
Bulldogs likely to turn to Goodes
Jake Niall The Western Bulldogs are likely to draft Brett Goodes, who has been working as the club's welfare manager, in preference to delisted Bomber Brent Prismall.
Stevens picks Western Bulldogs
Jake Niall West Coast midfielder Koby Stevens has nominated the Western Bulldogs as his preferred club as he seeks a trade back to Victoria.
Bulldogs push for Templeton fame
Jake Niall Western Bulldogs push for Kelvin Templeton to be included in AFL Hall of Fame.
AFL
Majak millions?
Jake Niall Majak Daw is out of contract and, as yet, there have been no significant talks between North Melbourne and his management.
AFL
Victorian clubs eye off Suns midfielder Prestia
Jake Niall Gold Coast seeking to retain one of its most established young midfielders, Dion Prestia, who is coming out of contract and is on the radar of some Victorian clubs.
AFL
Richmond moves on contracts
Jake Niall Richmond has signalled confidence in the future of Dustin Martin at the club by instigating contract talks aimed at securing Martin, skipper Trent Cotchin and Coleman medallist Jack Riewoldt in...
AFL
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.
Blues find winning form
Jake Niall Carlton gets second win of the season, withstanding a belated challenge from Adelaide.
Dees coach asks for patience during second rebuild
Jake Niall and Rohan Connolly Mark Neeld pledges to keep turning players over until he finds those who are ''up for the fight''.
AFL
Swans paid $1.75m more than have-nots
Jake Niall Sydney paid $1.75million-plus more to its players than three of the competition's most challenged clubs.
Drug policy a concern: Dogs boss
Jake Niall Peter Gordon says AFL has sought ''to cure an incurable problem''.
AFL
Cash-strapped clubs need the house that Jack rebuilt
Jake Niall With so many small games, it's time to resurrect Princes Park.
Stadiums don't fit clubs' needs: MCC
Jake Niall MCC management suggests that two stadiums do not cover the needs of Victorian AFL clubs.
AFL
Lake, West in doubt for blockbuster
Jake Niall Hawthorn undecided on picking prize recruit Brian Lake for game against Geelong.
Football
Help for weak clubs must be spread: Cook
Jake Niall The Cats have backed the notion of giving more to the financially weaker clubs.
Tippett gets his Sydney wish
Jake Niall AFL tells Brisbane and GWS that they have no room in salary caps to accommodate forward.
AFL
Speed before size for trim Bombers
Jake Niall Essendon emphasising endurance over size in preparation for 2013.
AFL
Aboriginal issues: AFL takes a look
Jake Niall The AFL will tackle Aboriginal participation at a meeting on Friday.
$7.8m jackpot
Jake Niall Collingwood records unprecedented profit of $7.83 million, making it easily most profitable club in competition this year.
