Martin Flanagan
Martin Flanagan is a journalist and author who writes on sport, Australian culture and the relationship between indigenous and non-indigenous Australia.
AFL
Jurrah gone, but not leaving Demons
Martin Flanagan Liam Jurrah's season appears to be over after reports emerged today that he has left Victoria and is living with relatives in Adelaide.
Culture not simply a word
Martin Flanagan There's a lot of things in the world to get upset about, to take brave stands for and against.
Trying times with a team that wasn't very good
Martin Flanagan If tanking charges are proven, a grey issue will turn into one that's black and white.
A new turn on Jurrah's journey
Martin Flanagan Like that of Aboriginal painter Albert Namatjira, the story of Liam Jurrah runs at two levels.
Football
Jurrah's gone but career 'not over'
Martin Flanagan Liam Jurrah's AFL season is over, but his manager and the Demons say his career is not.
Memo Dees: listen to Mick, surprise us all
Martin Flanagan Mick Malthouse wants Melbourne to love the game again - not a bad idea.
Garland embraces his Demon home but keeps a close eye on his first love
Martin Flanagan Colin Garland is a Tasmanian and the island state remains at the heart of his passions.
Out to revive Demon days
Martin Flanagan Melbourne has a new look and much rides on the new coach and his players.
Football
Against all the odds
Martin Flanagan Sport may be the only way young men like Liam Jurrah can avoid the death and despair.
Football's a community at the Top End
Martin Flanagan When the Tiwi Bombers play the Nightcliff Tigers in the NTFL grand final it will be great footy.
Jimmy sent out on a high note
Martin Flanagan The Demon great will live on in the power of an instrumental piece named after him.
'Your story's bigger than you, Jimmy, but that was always going to happen'
Martin Flanagan He was known and adored by so many and - in the end - it was as if we all shared part of his epic fate.
























