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About Samantha Lane
About Samantha Lane
Samantha Lane joined The Age's sport team in 2007 after beginning with The Sunday Age in 2005. Voted the AFL Players' Association's football writer of the year in 2007, Lane contributes news and feature stories. She is also part of Channel Ten's AFL coverage, appearing on Before the Game every Saturday night during the season. She also joins ABC radio's football team in season 2008, and is now a regular in the pre-match discussion on Sunday afternoons. Lane has also covered Australian Open grand slams for The Age.
The man deciding Barry Hall's fate
Before his latest mind explosion, Sydney spearhead Barry Hall was familiar with psychologist Grant Brecht, even if the football world was not.
Roving Lloyd rises above criticism
The Essendon skipper was rejuvenated in a Richo-type role and loving it.
Swans click as Roos' pieces fall into place
Mix of youth and experience, defence and attack prove the keys for Sydney.
Roos slams new 'ridiculous' rules
Sydney coach Paul Roos has branded the AFL's updated interchange procedures as "ridiculous".
Pretty good Nick
Nick Stevens has endured disappointment, criticism and a career threatening pain in the neck.
Plain Saints find beauty in victory
St Kilda fans would have been happy to see their players sacrifice flamboyance for unity.
One out of the box
Paul Roos is rarity among AFL coaches and not just because he spends game day on the sidelines.
Kosi's 100th game is one to remember
It began so well for the Saints, with key men looking good, but it all unravelled.
Does Aka's bum look big in this?
The 2008 model of Aka is bigger than the 2007 version all over. And
it’s all by design.
Moods tell a tale of tight game
The margin was slight, hence the contrasting moods of the coaches.
Cats: no thanks for the memories
Tonight, the Cats begin what everyone except the Cats will call a premiership defence. They are calling it a new year.
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