Martin Flanagan

Martin Flanagan

Martin Flanagan is a journalist and author who writes on sport, Australian culture and the relationship between indigenous and non-indigenous Australia.

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.

Sitting pretty for the run home

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Martin Flanagan The Tigers have more supporters who go to the footy dressed up and in costume than any other club.

Tiger Army's broad church is the backdrop to a perfect day at the footy

Martin Flanagan I might not have gone to the footy last weekend but my daughter egged me into it. "Weather looks a bit grubby," I said when she rang. ";Not from where I'm standing" she replied.

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Casting a shadow at tree of life

Back chat: Belinda Duarte talks to Koori women underneath the scarred tree.

Martin Flanagan Thirteen young Koori women sit at the scarred tree overlooking the MCG.

Legend of the Tassie Tiger

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Martin Flanagan A boy from the Tasmanian bush made quite a mark in the big smoke before ''retiring'' to Hobart.

Bombers away as Hird's men hit afterburners

Martin Flanagan Essendon is switched on and dangerous under the guidance of James Hird.