Emma Quayle
Emma Quayle joined The Age as a cadet journalist in 1999 and has been covering football since 2001. She has won awards from the Australian Football Media Association and AFL Players Association for her feature writing, and specialised for many years in covering junior football and the AFL draft. Emma's two books - The Draft and Nine Lives (the story of former Essendon wingman Adam Ramanauskas' battle with cancer) - were published in 2008 and 2010.
Wellingham chooses Eagles
Emma Quayle Sharrod Wellingham's declaration on the West Coast website that he wished to join the Eagles came as news to Collingwood, which had not been told of the midfielder's decision to leave.
Wellingham wants to soar with Eagles
Emma Quayle Player's declaration on West Coast website comes as a surprise to his current club.
Eagles look to future
Emma Quayle Improve, find some speed, and finish in the top four. That was West Coast coach John Worsfold's initial recipe for a more successful finish to the 2013 season, after the Eagles fell to Collingwood in...
Emma Quayle's club-by-club guide to the 2012 national draft
Emma Quayle All that you need to know about the clubs and the players up for grabs in the draft.
AFL
Pedersen trade deal to Dees delayed
Emma Quayle and Jon Pierik Demons look to secure a second- round draft pick in the final week of negotiations.
Football
Geelong leads trio in chase for Gold Coast onballer
Emma Quayle and Jon Pierik Josh Caddy may join Geelong, St Kilda or North Melbourne having met with all three clubs.
AFL
Dees, Pies discuss super trade
Jon Pierik and Emma Quayle Collingwood and Melbourne have discussed a blockbuster trade that would send Sharrod Wellingham and Chris Dawes to the Demons in return for pick No. 4 in the national draft.
Magpie heads home to Perth
Michael Gleeson and Emma Quayle Collingwood finalises deal to move Sharrod Wellingham home to Perth.
Ten to one: Will these games decide the Brownlow Medal winner?
Emma Quayle Brownlow votes can surprise the best judges, but these definite three-vote performances are no long-shots.
Goldsack one of two changes for Magpies
Emma Quayle Collingwood have made two changes to their side for the semi-final against West Coast at the MCG on Saturday night.
Crows call on tall to help fill the void
Emma Quayle Luke Thompson will play just his second game for the season in Adelaide's semi-final.
AFL
Tough learning curve for Pie
Emma Quayle It's been a hard road to the AFL for young Magpie Jamie Elliott, but he believes the journey has been an education.
Scott plays down 'stager' controversy
Emma Quayle North Melbourne coach Brad Scott says Lindsay Thomas has had "nil reaction" to West Coast's efforts to paint him as a stager.
What we learnt from the NAB Cup week one
Emma Quayle Young guns make most of their chance to shine, writes Emma Quayle.
The Saints' new Zac is back
Emma Quayle Beau Wilkes will play his first game for St Kilda tomorrow night.
Football
Didak returns as Pies near full strength
Emma Quayle Alan Didak will play his first senior game of the season for Collingwood on Saturday night.
The Pies' long-term project
Emma Quayle Lachie Keeffe switched from soccer midfielder to AFL-listed player easily.
