Michael Gleeson
Michael Gleeson is a sports writer with The Age, focusing primarily on AFL football, athletics, cricket and tennis. He has been awarded the Grant Hattam Trophy for outstanding journalism in football, while his cricket writing has been recognised in twice winning the Cricket Victoria cricket writer of the year award.
AFL
Will the cap fit? Not even close
Michael Gleeson and Matt Murnane AFL's pre-season interchange experiment comes in for some criticism.
AFL
Head clash takes out review panel
Michael Gleeson Round one produces rogue results. But the case of Melbourne may be different.
AFL
For Richmond, Ty and Jack are cause and effect
Michael Gleeson Jack Riewoldt kicked 65 goals last year, but 78 the year before. Ty Vickery played nine games last year, but every one the year before.
Fairytale for Blue unlikely
Jake Niall and Michael Gleeson Troy Chaplin only newcomer certain to play for Richmond against the Blues.
AFL
Boyd out, two more in doubt
Michael Gleeson Western Bulldogs captain will miss most of the first month of the season.
AFL
Sylvia free to leave Melbourne
Emma Quayle and Michael Gleeson Colin Sylvia could leave, with Melbourne losing the right to match any rival bid.
Bombers look to newbie Kommer
Michael Gleeson Bombers enter opener against Adelaide with almost a full line-up from which to choose.
AFL
Top Roo quits for son's sake
Michael Gleeson North Melbourne's head of football Donald McDonald will quit the football department at the end of the year to clear the path for his son Luke's arrival at the club as a father-son selected player.
Top Roo quits for son's sake
Michael Gleeson North Melbourne's head of football Donald McDonald will quit the football department at the end of the year to clear the path for his son Luke's arrival at the club as a father-son selected player.
AFL
Hawks likely to play Hodge in VFL in round one
Michael Gleeson Hawthorn captain still building his training after rehabilitation from injury.
AFL
Jolly's column backed, while KB has his say
Michael Gleeson Collingwood ruckman receives support from current and former players for his views.
Everywhere man - that's Sam Gilbert
Michael Gleeson The Saint's versatility has earned him an on-ball role, writes Michael Gleeson.
Richmond ready for final step, says Tuck
Michael Gleeson Following in his father's footsteps, Shane Tuck will contest his 10th AFL season this year.
Tuck's time
Michael Gleeson Shane Tuck is a Tigers favourite and son of a famous Hawk of unprecedented longevity in the big time, but he has already survived – twice – when he thought his AFL career was over.
Sydney 'sorry' to Carlton
Michael Gleeson Sydney and Greater Western Sydney presidents apologise to Carlton for extraordinary attack on club for having criticised Kurt Tippett deal.
Saint Stanley out for up to a month
Michael Gleeson Luckless Saint Rhys Stanley injures his left knee after being switched to defence.
The Bloc
Michael Gleeson They all came, those who could, armed with an appetite for Chinese food and a fight. Club by club they walked through Silks restaurant at Crown and into a private dining room at the back.
AFL considers 'friends register' for players
Michael Gleeson Gillon McLachlan suggests Victoria Police-style register as part of the league's integrity crackdown.
Concussion class actions would fail: Gordon
Michael Gleeson Former AFL players would have virtually no chance of success with a class action against the league for the long term effects of concussions sustained in the game, according to Western Bulldogs...
AFL
Hawks turn their sights to NZ as a happy hunting ground
Michael Gleeson The AFL will play the first game in New Zealand for premiership points this year, but for four years Hawthorn has been steadily mining Kiwi talent.
