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
Demons' fighting spirit gives Neeld some hope
Michael Gleeson The Demons did part of what was asked of them - they tried. The next question, of turning effort into victory, remains some time away.
Self-reporting on drugs saved lives: AFL boss
Jon Pierik and Michael Gleeson Players Association president Luke Ball insists voluntary illicit-drugs policy has helped players.
Bump far from dead, says Ball
Jon Pierik and Michael Gleeson Players must understand that any contact to the head is likely to result in suspension.
AFL
Ball eager to return after string of setbacks
Michael Gleeson It was a knee reconstruction that stopped Luke Ball from playing last year.
'Lucky' Cats have a long way to go: Scott
Michael Gleeson Geelong coach admits his side has been lucky at times in its undefeated start to the season.
Ball tip for Geelong clash
Michael Gleeson After more than a year out, Collingwood premiership midfielder expected to play.
AFL
Riewoldt ignites Saints
Michael Gleeson Of the improbable things that can happen in football, this was among the more implausible.
Perceptions punish Demons, but Dogs are none too rosy
Michael Gleeson Melbourne has won one game; the Western Bulldogs have won one game.
AFL
Tigers undermanned after losing ruckmen: Hardwick
Michael Gleeson Richmond was initially rattled and ultimately left undermanned and over-run after losing its two ruckmen within minutes of one another, Tigers coach Damien Hardwick said after the 44 point loss to...
Ruck pair could still take field
Michael Gleeson Richmond has yet to rule out ruck pair Ty Vickery and Ivan Maric for Port clash.
The contest is up
Michael Gleeson Only two top-eight sides – Carlton and Fremantle – are in the top-eight sides for winning clearances.
AFL
AFL pushes the friendship
Michael Gleeson AFL message meant to clarify issue of contact in marking contests only serves to further muddy the issue.
Cats confident on Rivers' injury
Michael Gleeson Jared Rivers' knee looked bad when he started Saturday's game in bandages and worse when he finished it, subbed out with further injury to the knee.
Magpies wait for Williams
Michael Gleeson As Collingwood contemplates how to stop the freedom with which better sides open it up, the first consideration was how to restructure its back line.
AFL
Test for Hawkish Tigers
Michael Gleeson More than 80,000 people will be at the MCG on Saturday. It will have about it the feel of a final.
Test for hawkish Tigers
Michael Gleeson More than 80,000 people will be at the MCG on Saturday. It will have about it the feel of a final.
AFL
Melbourne appoints ex-Bomber Jackson as interim CEO
Michael Gleeson As it searches for a way through its awful start to the season, Melbourne has made a positive step forward, appointing respected football executive Peter Jackson as interim chief executive.
AFL
Dons forced into changes
Michael Gleeson Essendon forced to make five changes to its undefeated side, but has more critically named full-forward Michael Hurley to take on St Kilda at Etihad Stadium on Saturday.
Jackson's rescue mission
Caroline Wilson and Michael Gleeson AFL chief Andrew Demetriou urged former Essendon boss Peter Jackson to step in and run an uncompromised review of the crisis-ridden Melbourne Football Club.
Ball nears return after knee injury
Michael Gleeson It was 12 months ago to the round last week that Luke Ball did his knee.
