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.
Buckley looks for consistency as Pies stumble again
Michael Gleeson Collingwood has found its level for the inconsistent effort it is displaying at the moment, coach says.
AFL
Bulldogs drop Cross after loss to Suns
Michael Gleeson Western Bulldogs veteran Daniel Cross dropped as club responds to sobering loss to Gold Coast.
AFL
Surgery for Thomas in finals bid
Michael Gleeson Seemingly innocuous kick to ankle forces Magpie into second round of surgery in six months.
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.
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...
Cats find winning gear
Michael Gleeson Geelong overwhelms Richmond in a game that was more or less even until half-time.
Steeled Pies hold off Saints
Michael Gleeson Collingwood fights off a valiant St Kilda in a tight clash, prevailing by 26 points.
Ruck pair could still take field
Michael Gleeson Richmond has yet to rule out ruck pair Ty Vickery and Ivan Maric for Port clash.
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.
AFL
Hawks count the cost
Michael Gleeson Sydney and Hawthorn square up on Saturday night, but will the stats add up to a win this time?
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.
AFL
Emerging Bomber out with sore ankle
Michael Gleeson Jake Carlisle, one of the emerging stars of the competition this year, has been forced out of the side to play Greater Western Sydney with an ankle injury suffered on Anzac Day.
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.
Ball nears return after knee injury
Michael Gleeson It was 12 months ago to the round last week that Luke Ball did his knee.
AFL
Goddard march to Dons could prove a winner for all
Michael Gleeson Essendon is, plainly, a better side for the fact Brendon Goddard is a Bomber.
