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.
Charity begins at home in Kangaroos' new World Vision
Martin Blake North's arrangement with World Vision does not involve any exchange of money.
Buckley wants MRP reviewed
Martin Blake Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley says he was "surprised" by the decision to reprieve Western Bulldog Will Minson for stomping and has called for the AFL to review the Match Review Panel at season’s...
A marvellous 'mockbuster'
Martin Blake North and Freo to star in off-Broadway hit, writes Martin Blake.
Baby steps as Bombers on the mend
Martin Blake Essendon keeps taking two steps back for each step forward in the injury stakes.
Grima happy to have a role
Martin Blake After a nightmare spell of injuries, the Roos defender is making the most of his comeback.
'Boomer' blitz fires the Roos
Martin Blake For half a game, Essendon and North Melbourne played footy from the 1970s.
Roos bag points, but Scott still worries
Martin Blake Roos' coach says win as important for supporters as for the players.
North woes deepen with CEO's resignation
Will Brodie and Martin Blake North Melbourne's unhappy season has tumbled further into turmoil, with CEO Eugene Arocca departing the club days after the club's humbling 115-point loss to Hawthorn in Launceston.
Young Roo works his way to front
Martin Blake Leigh Adams will not need extra motivation as North Melbourne heads into a critical clash with St Kilda.
Football
Low blow, says Archer
Martin Blake North Melbourne legend Glenn Archer says West Coast has broken the players' code by accusing Roos' forward Lindsay Thomas of staging as Eagles coach John Worsfold backed away from the controversial...
Petrie in hot water over tribunal criticism
Martin Blake North Melbourne vice-captain Drew Petrie is facing an AFL sanction over public criticism of the AFL tribunal, but the Kangaroos have accepted they can go no further in defending midfielder Jack...
AFL
Tigers get Goodes news with star out
Martin Blake Richmond has just won the footballing equivalent of the lottery.
AFL
Cats, Magpies recall big guns for grand final replay
Jesse Hogan and Martin Blake Teams for grand final rematch will bear strong resemblance to last year's decider.
