Jesse Hogan
Jesse Hogan has been a reporter at The Age since 2004, and has been part of its sports department since 2008. He is primarily focused on cricket and has covered a number of the Australian team's overseas tours, including the 2011 World Cup. He also reports on AFL and soccer.
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Bailey on alert over last game
Jesse Hogan Hawthorn ruckman concedes his battle-weary knees could force his immediate retirement.
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Richmond appoints AFL's first female club president
Jesse Hogan The two supposed key contenders for the Richmond presidency have been trumped by little-known Peggy O'Neal, who has been voted the first female club president in AFL history.
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Demon Colin Sylvia becomes a Docker
Jesse Hogan The Paul Roos effect has not been enough to keep Colin Sylvia at Melbourne, with the enigmatic midfielder-forward choosing to join Fremantle as an unrestricted free agent.
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If anyone can, he can, says a Lion who did
Jesse Hogan Mega-contract pioneer Alastair Lynch says present-day players face a bigger battle to continue into their 30s than he did in the 2000s, because of the physical demands of the game.
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Consistent Simpson is top Blue
Jesse Hogan Results of this year's award herald a drastic change in placings from recent years.
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Blue fury over Swans' allowance
Jesse Hogan Carlton's leaders rail against Lance Franklin's impending move to Sydney.
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Hodge hits grand final penalties
Jesse Hogan Hawthorn skipper has a dig at the double penalties attached to grand final indiscretions.
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Rioli, Lake set to miss start of season
Jesse Hogan Hawthorn premiership duo face bans from the MRP as Fremantle's Nick Suban is referred directly to the tribunal.
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Clarkson's leadership recognised
Jesse Hogan Alastair Clarkson is 'the best coach in the league', according to Hawthorn president Andrew Newbold.
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Match review could mean Rioli, Lake miss start of season
Jesse Hogan Hawthorn's premiership defence in 2014 could begin without two of its most influential players.
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Burning for another go
Jesse Hogan That silence that engulfed the Fremantle change rooms was not going to be broken by any player, coach or official.
The time is now
Jesse Hogan Fremantle's mantra on its march to the grand final has been 'anyone, anywhere, any time'. Its rival, Hawthorn, has expanded that to 'anyhow' and 'in any conditions'.
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Hawks ready, rain or shine
Jesse Hogan Fremantle's mantra on its march to the grand final has been "anyone, anywhere, anytime". Its rival for the premiership, Hawthorn, has expanded that to "anyhow" and "in any conditions".
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Parkin hails Lyon and warns Hawthorn to expect toughest test all season
Jesse Hogan Fremantle are clearly the most difficult opponents Hawthorn will face this season and Ross Lyon is a mastermind, according to legendary coach David Parkin.
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Taming the young Lions
Jesse Hogan While Justin Leppitsch has spent the past three years coaching out-of-contract Tiger Dustin Martin, his immediate targets will be the band of disgruntled young players at Brisbane.
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Hawks up against it, warns Parkin
Jesse Hogan Fremantle was clearly the most difficult opponent Hawthorn would face in 2013 and Ross Lyon was a mastermind, according to legendary coach David Parkin.
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Clarkson denies he'll move to West Coast
Jesse Hogan Hawthorn president unruffled by speculation coach Alastair Clarkson could seek an early release from his contract.
New Lions coach Justin Leppitsch to call disgruntled players
Jesse Hogan Justin Leppitsch's immediate priority as Brisbane's new coach is to hit the phones to persuade the club's band of disgruntled young players to stay at the club.
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Alastair Clarkson reaffirms his commitment to Hawthorn
Jesse Hogan, Will Brodie Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson affirms his commitment to the club, with president Andrew Newbold unruffled by the speculation.