Gravel & Mud: A footy tale of Tasmania’s mountain men
Football on the west coast of Tasmania has always been a rugged affair, both players and conditions. Martin Flanagan writes on a new book which captures it all.
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‘Gypsy’ Lee a footy legend who gave me a gift for life
Graeme “Gypsy” Lee, a Tasmanian football legend and the first player with Tasmanian Aboriginal heritage to play in the VFL, has died. On Thursday, Martin Flanagan spoke at his funeral.
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MARTIN FLANAGAN: Talking to Mum
Martin Flanagan’s mother died seven years ago. On his 66th birthday, he returned to his birthplace and had a chat with her.
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Like solid rock, Shane Howard just carries on
Veteran singer-songwriter Shane Howard turns 66 on Australia Day. Martin Flanagan, a friend and admirer, pays tribute.
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MARTIN FLANAGAN: Love in the time of lockdown
Martin Flanagan talks about Jenny and Alan Chinn, neighbours for more than 30 years, and of their love during a time of lockdown.
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MARTIN FLANAGAN: A journey to the soul of this nation
Michael Bowden, who died earlier this year, is a former Richmond premiership player whose life turned to forging a deeper understanding of Indigenous culture, writes Martin Flanagan.
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MARTIN FLANAGAN: 9 thoughts on Trumpism in Australia
Donald Trump is finished as US President, but has a tumultuous period in American history had ramifications even in Australia? Martin Flanagan thinks so.
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MARTIN FLANAGAN: Reflections on a great Grand Final
Lots of Grand Finals disappoint, says Martin Flanagan. This one didn’t. A week on, he reflects on the Tigers’ third flag in four years, and what makes them and their biggest star tick.
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Tom Wills and the woman who saved a footy club
Moyston is a small country town in Victoria with some very big stories to tell when it comes to the fabric of Australian football, says Martin Flanagan.
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MARTIN FLANAGAN: Grassroots game matters most
If Australian football game dies at the grass roots, the game will die. North Hobart Football Club is a rare story of footy regeneration, says Martin Flanagan.
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