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
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
Peter Hanlon Peter Hanlon takes a sideways glance at a serious game.
AFL 2016: The power of Gleeson country
Peter Hanlon Essendon's young defender has a heritage that epitomises Saturday's rural celebration.
'What the &%$! have you done now, Sheeds?'
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
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
Peter Hanlon Familiar faces get the job done early for wasteful Cats.
AFL season 2016: Five things we thought up about round three
Peter Hanlon Peter Hanlon has a sideways glance at a serious game.
AFL season 2016: Darcy Parish ... son of a gun (shearer)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Peter Hanlon A seven-goal first quarter sets up a stunning season start for the Western Bulldogs.
AFL season 2016: Five things we thought up about round one
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
Peter Hanlon Famous Carlton and Richmond names will do their bit to kick-start the new season.