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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.

Schoe and tell: Hawks' most relieved man

Martin Blake Arguably the most relieved man at Hawthorn today was Ryan Schoenmakers, the Hawks' centre half-back whose brain-fade late in the final quarter gifted a goal to Adelaide's Jason Porplyzia and almost...

Football

Hawks haunted by grand Swan

Martin Blake Next Saturday, former Hawk Josh Kennedy presents arguably the biggest single threat to Hawthorn's quest for an 11th premiership.

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Can the Hawks end the hoodoo?

Martin Blake Five key questions to ponder when assessing whether Hawthorn can break Geelong's spell.

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Hawks put blowtorch on Ratten

Martin Blake Hawthorn defeats Carlton by 50 points without even breaking stride, piling on seven first-quarter goals to set it up.

Clarkson hits out at draw as Hawks rue tough start

Martin Blake, Launceston Hawthorn's tough draw to start the season displeases coach Alastair Clarkson.

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Lewis gives Hawks vital morale boost

Martin Blake Hawthorn vice-captain tells teammates to view defeat by Sydney in proper perspective.

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Fighting Hawks look the real deal

Martin Blake, Launceston Hawthorn's season back on track after Alistair Clarkson's team monsters Fremantle.

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Preliminary discussions: Part three

Martin Blake Travis Cloke is the one. He has a history of troubling Sydney and is key to the Pie's chances.

Football

Hawk puts brain fade behind him

Martin Blake Arguably the most relieved man at Hawthorn yesterday was Ryan Schoenmakers, whose brain fade late in the final quarter almost cost his team a spot in the grand final.

Hawk Smith is an up-and-comer

Martin Blake Isaac Smith is determined to go with the flow in his first experience of grand final week.

No place to run, or hide

Martin Blake Ted Richards is the modern backman personified; adaptable, competitive and strong.

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Malceski's snap is one for the ages

Martin Blake Sydney half-back Nick Malceski took centre stage in the final act of the classic.

Collingwood won't be playing tag with Hawk midfield aces

Martin Blake Magpies star says winning the contested ball will be the key to the qualifying final.

Dawes finds an opening as Magpies bolster ruck

Martin Blake Collingwood has made a last-ditch punt on Chris Dawes for the qualifying final against Hawthorn at the MCG tonight after the out-of-form ruck-forward was dropped for the last round of the...