Martin Pegan

Sydney

Journalist, Editor, Producer and Copywriter at Freelance

Assistant sport editor @GuardianAus | 🏉 @AFL ⚽️ football 🏏 cricket and assorted sports reporter | late-night @LFC aficionado | @martinpegan.bsky.social

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Articles

R13 preview: Top-eight race heats up, can Demons topple hot Pies?

4 days ago | afl.com.au | Martin Pegan

THE race for a place in the top four heats up with three clashes in round 13 between sides each aiming to be involved at the pointy end of the season. Western Bulldogs and Hawthorn have been included among the early premiership fancies but are suddenly locked in a battle just to stay in the top eight on Thursday night. Adelaide will get a better indication of whether it is a genuine contender against Brisbane the following night, and Geelong can knock Gold Coast down a peg or two on Saturday.
Australia v Argentina: international women’s football friendly - live

5 days ago | theguardian.com | Martin Pegan

Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this featurePreambleHello and welcome to live coverage of the women’s international friendly between Australia and Argentina at GIO Stadium in Canberra. The match has become almost a sideshow following the confirmation today that Joe Montemurro will guide the Matildas into a new era and toward next year’s Women’s Asian Cup on home soil.
Glenn Maxwell retires from ODI cricket as curtain falls on explosive career

5 days ago | theguardian.com | Martin Pegan

Australian limited overs great Glenn Maxwell has called time on his decorated one-day international career to focus on next year’s T20 World Cup and domestic competitions as injuries begin to take their toll. The explosive all-rounder announced his retirement from ODIs on Monday after 149 matches that included arguably .
Yze deflated, but proud, after Giants defeat

1 week ago | richmondfc.com.au | Martin Pegan

Richmond coach Adem Yze admits the Tigers had “a split personality in the rooms” after a heartbreaking three-point loss to GWS. The Tigers led by as much as 34 points halfway through the third term in the Round 12 clash, as they went on to dominate centre clearances 16-5 and contested ball 149-120, leaving even Giants coach Adam Kingsley to concede "we didn't deserve to win that game".
GIANTS Comeback Over Gritty Tigers

1 week ago | gwsgiants.com.au | Martin Pegan

An emotion-charged GIANTS side has come from the clouds with the only five goals of the final term to snatch a three-point victory over a brave Richmond at ENGIE Stadium. The GIANTS trailed by 28 points at the last change but inspired by a team talk from the injured Callan Ward, finished over the top of the wayward Tigers to clinch a 12.8 (80) to 10.17 (77) win on Saturday.
Young Tigers fall short against the Giants

1 week ago | richmondfc.com.au | Martin Pegan

After a dream start for the travelling Tigers, the young side couldn't hold on, going down by three points late in the fourth to a gutsy Giants outfit. Richmond managed to pile on six goals in the opening term, charging forward to a 28-point quarter-time lead over the Giants, who managed just two majors. The early surge was led by returning veteran Dion Prestia, who snapped a crucial goal in the opening minutes to announce his comeback to the big time perfectly.
Veteran's injury sours Giants comeback over fast-starting Tigers

1 week ago | afl.com.au | Martin Pegan

GREATER Western Sydney has survived a massive scare from Richmond but all thoughts will be with veteran Callan Ward who appeared to suffer a serious knee injury. Ward, 35, was in tears on the sidelines after crumpling to the ground in the first term, with fears his storied AFL career could now be over.
Grand final benefits from clear air as A-League seeks to enjoy moment in spotlight | Martin Pegan

1 week ago | theguardian.com | Martin Pegan

The A-League’s stars have unusually aligned with tickets for the first derby grand final between Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City sold out for Saturday night. It would be over the top to suggest the decider between the crosstown rivals has become the hottest ticket in town. But the enthusiasm to pack out AAMI Park has done more than just spare the league’s blushes, after a lack of AFL and NRL games in the city on the same evening all but gave football a free hit.
R12 preview: Hawks hunt a return to winners list, bye rounds begin

1 week ago | afl.com.au | Martin Pegan

THE top eight could be shaken up for the first time in six weeks as we reach the beginning of the mid-season byes, with four teams having a week off in round 12. Brisbane and Essendon launch the round at the Gabba on Thursday night with the reigning premier showing signs of a return to form and the visitors dealing with an injury crisis. Collingwood and Hawthorn meet at the MCG in a Friday night blockbuster, while a white-hot Melbourne head to the Red Centre to host St Kilda on Sunday.
Melbourne Victory break Auckland hearts to snatch spot in A-League Men grand final

2 weeks ago | theguardian.com | Martin Pegan

Melbourne Victory have denied Auckland a shot at an A-League Men fairytale after turning around a one-goal deficit with a 2-0 win in the second leg of their semi-final on Saturday. Victory enforcers Zinedine Machach and Bruno Fornaroli were the villains as the Black Knights lost for just the second time at Go Media Stadium, this season, and fell behind 2-1 on aggregate to end the premiers’ hopes of clinching a historic double in their inaugural season.