Martin Flanagan
Martin Flanagan is a journalist and author who writes on sport, Australian culture and the relationship between indigenous and non-indigenous Australia.
After 888 games, Libba and Gary's beautiful friendship
Martin Flanagan On the road to Metricon, a legendary player bonds with a legendary supporter.
AFL
Putting the pieces together
Martin Flanagan Thirst for knowledge and chance to positively influence young lives help to drive Brad Scott's coaching career.
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Reaching new frontiers
Martin Flanagan This week, the AFL had a meeting of the players billed as its 'multicultural ambassadors'.
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.
In life and football, 'that's how she goes'
Martin Flanagan North Hobart Football Club is under threat. It has a record of success that compares to Port Adelaide.
Nothing like football to break the ice
Martin Flanagan The game plays a role in one family's development.
Hawks take to Tassie and the feeling is mutual for converted
Martin Flanagan Tasmania, I always say, was colonised twice - once by the British and once by Victoria and Victorian attitudes.
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A history lesson in a tough game
Martin Flanagan There was no snow on the mountain but a cold wind was blasting in from the west.
Tigers of 2012 are always ones to watch
Martin Flanagan There's no shortage of Jack Dyer's immortal ''good ordinary players'' at today's Richmond.
