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.
Tigers' top pick set to play
Emma Quayle Richmond is set to introduce its top draft pick in the season opener for the fourth consecutive year.
AFL
Tigers at last over the Blues
Emma Quayle Mitch Robinson became the first player to test the AFL's new concussion procedures, as Richmond reversed its poor recent starts against the Blues, survived a late Carlton challenge and opened their...
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Tigers earn stripes in final stages
Emma Quayle, Wangaratta What a difference a year makes. This time last year the Wangaratta Showgrounds were underwater.
Football
All Stars too strong for the Tigers
Emma Quayle THIS was Richmond, but a not-just-yet version. There was no Trent Cotchin, no Brett Deledio, no Ivan Maric, and Jack Riewoldt had flown home with the flu.
Tigers romp, Dons out of luck
Emma Quayle Richmond turns patchy start into a substantial lead, then a comfortable win, despite not putting the woeful Bombers away.
Blues snatch win over Tigers
Emma Quayle Carlton moves within one win of the top eight with a heart-stopping four-point victory.
AFL
Winmar, AFL resolve dispute
Emma Quayle Nicky Winmar will return to Victoria Park after agreeing to launch AFL's indigenous round.
Bulldog to have X-ray on possible broken rib
Adam Cooper and Emma Quayle Koby Stevens will have further tests ahead of round-one clash against Brisbane.
AFL
Dustin Martin: The man behind the mask
Emma Quayle Dustin Martin not the only person at Richmond looking forward to start of season.
Hardwick pleased with 'important' early win
Emma Quayle Richmond coach Damien Hardwick has told his players they have the chance to build some rare early-season momentum, after the Tigers held off Carlton to win their first round match by five points.
Tiger Astbury cools his heels a little longer
Emma Quayle David Astbury's comeback from a knee injury has been halted by a foot injury.
AFL
Watson to kick off season
Emma Quayle Jobe Watson will make his first appearance of the pre-season in Essendon's match against Richmond at Wangaratta on Saturday, provided his right knee stands up on the training track.
AFL
Knee cyst puts Franklin out
Emma Quayle Lance Franklin's eventful week has continued, with Hawthorn's uncontracted forward to miss Friday night's All-Stars match with a calf injury.
Clubs give boot to punts on teenagers
Emma Quayle ''Rookies'' by definition are new and untried: it's time for a name change.
The 2012 AFL national draft
Emma Quayle How the opening round of the 2012 national draft may pan out.
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.
The pick of the crop
Emma Quayle There's some fine talent in Thursday's AFL draft, but while club needs and father-son selections will determine the final order our expert just picks the best players.
Hawthorn unhappy at compensation
Emma Quayle and Michael Gleeson Hawthorn feels the brunt of the AFL's first free agency period, losing Clinton Young.
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
Power ponders best option for Monfries
Emma Quayle Angus Monfries' move to Port Adelaide may come via a trade rather than free agency.
