Peter Hanlon

Peter Hanlon

Peter Hanlon has worked at The Age since 1995, initially as deputy sports editor, subsequently as editor of the Saturday and Sunday Age sports sections, and since 2007 as a senior sports writer. He writes extensively on the AFL, and has also covered the Beijing Olympics and Delhi Commonwealth Games.

Gold Coast Suns rally as Steven May starts the long rebuild

Peter Hanlon Dean Solomon says Gold Coast's vice-captain can't let Stefan Martin incident define him.

AFL season 2016: Demons send Pies deeper into the mire

Man in a hurry: Nathan Jones of the Demons breaks free of a tackle by Taylor Adams of the Magpies

Peter Hanlon Melbourne consign Nathan Buckley's team to a one-three start to the season.

Tagger: Five things we made up while waiting for round four

Illustration Jim Pavlidis

Peter Hanlon Peter Hanlon takes a sideways glance at a serious game.

AFL 2016: The power of Gleeson country

Country stock: Essendon's Martin Gleeson before this week's AFL ''country game''.

Peter Hanlon Essendon's young defender has a heritage that epitomises Saturday's rural celebration.

'What the &%$! have you done now, Sheeds?'

Kevin Sheedy and John Barnes at the MCG ahead of Saturday's Country Game.

Peter Hanlon As his mentor's latest themed project kicks off between his two old teams, John Barnes reflects on footy and life.

AFL season 2016: Chris Scott insists Cats bat deeper than Joel Selwood and Patrick Dangerfield

Chris Scott speaks to his players during a break.

Peter Hanlon Coach says Cats midfield is getting better but still not up with the best.

AFL season 2016: Patrick Dangerfield inspires wasteful Cats to victory over Lions

That's skill for you: One hand suffices for Patrick Dangerfield to retain the ball as he charges ahead, with Joel Selwood and Brisbane's Mitch Robinson in his slipstream.

Peter Hanlon Familiar faces get the job done early for wasteful Cats.

AFL season 2016: Five things we thought up about round three

Illustration: Jim Pavlidis

Peter Hanlon Peter Hanlon has a sideways glance at a serious game.

AFL season 2016: Darcy Parish ... son of a gun (shearer)

Glen Parish, father of Essendon footballer Darcy, in his

Peter Hanlon Essendon's new young star comes from a world lifted from the pages of our nation's history.

AFL 2016: Geelong looks for answers to free kick quandary

Will Langford, Joel Selwood and Patrick Dangerfield in action during the game between Hawthorn and Geelong.

Peter Hanlon The Cats are shaking their heads when it comes to what's going against them.

AFL: Blues given a lesson by 'well-oiled machine'

Peter Hanlon Sydney's mature bodies and strong culture give Carlton coach Brendon Bolton a yardstick.

Western Bulldogs' Lukas Webb speaks out after losing two friends to suicide

Speaking up: few of Lukas Webb's Western Bulldogs teammates knew the circumstances of his friend's death.

Peter Hanlon Young Western Bulldogs footballer Lukas Webb has lost two close mates to suicide. He doesn't have the answers, but knows more must be done to help.

AFL: Blues well beaten but fans can see the light

Dejected: Carlton veteran Dale Thomas after the loss to the Swans

Peter Hanlon Sydney got home by 10 goals, but Brendon Bolton still saw little 'sprouts' of growth in his Carlton team.

AFL season 2016: Five things we thought up about round two

Peter Hanlon Peter Hanlon takes a sideways glance at a serious game.

AFL season 2016: St Kilda captain Nick Riewoldt turns a milestone into a mission for Maddie

On a mission: St Kilda captain Nick Riewoldt with Bulldogs captain Bob Murphy and his wife Catherine and son James.

Peter Hanlon St Kilda's captain is proud to use his 300th game to honour his sister's legacy.

AFL 2016: Footy's new frontier takes a toll on its soldiers

Measuring up: It was a long time between breaks for Hawthorn's Sam Mitchell.

Peter Hanlon The game looks more exciting, but spare a thought for those who are working harder to make it so.

AFL: Luke Beveridge keeps his head as 'sexy' Dogs get temperatures rising

Bulldog spirit:  Marcus Adams, Matthew Suckling and Josh Dunkley cop a spray after the game.

Peter Hanlon, Emma Quayle Western Bulldogs coach plays down hype around his team after exciting start against Fremantle.

Western Bulldogs cruise after early AFL dismantling of Fremantle Dockers

Marcus Bontempelli goaled after just 16 seconds.

Peter Hanlon A seven-goal first quarter sets up a stunning season start for the Western Bulldogs.

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AFL season 2016: Five things we thought up about round one

Illustration: Jim Pavlidis

Peter Hanlon Peter Hanlon takes a sideways glance at a serious game.

Viv Kerr and Maureen Hafey still having a ball in the name of football

Vivienne Kerr (right) widow of Carlton legend Laurie Kerr, with Maureen Hafey, widow of Tommy.

Peter Hanlon Famous Carlton and Richmond names will do their bit to kick-start the new season.