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
Surgery for Thomas in finals bid
Michael Gleeson Seemingly innocuous kick to ankle forces Magpie into second round of surgery.
AFL
Jamison's run: a bright spot in Blues' defence
Michael Gleeson Defender's run one of the pieces that has fallen neatly into place for Mick Malthouse
AFL
President who pulled on the boots
Michael Gleeson Jim Sharp was president of Collingwood when he pulled on the boots and ran out to play. No other president had done it before. None has done so since.
AFL
Pendlebury lashes Collingwood midfielders
Michael Gleeson As Essendon celebrated finally overcoming Collingwood on Anzac Day and breaking a seven-game winless record against the Magpies, Collingwood acting captain Scott Pendlebury lashed his fellow...
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.
AFL
Hawks likely to play Hodge in VFL in round one
Michael Gleeson Hawthorn captain still building his training after rehabilitation from injury.
Fear factor
Michael Gleeson The pain of injury and loss has haunted Brent Macaffer, writes Michael Gleeson.
Cut draw to 17 rounds: Tigers' boss
Michael Gleeson Gary March wants return of state of origin as a means to overhaul the draw.
Buckley's 'almost' Magpies
Michael Gleeson For Nathan Buckley, it was a year that was almost good enough, but ultimately amounted to nothing.
AFL
Tigers claw in the cash
Michael Gleeson They have made the finals just twice in the last 30 years but Richmond has posted its greatest ever financial profit, making more than $3million this year.
Gram given marching orders
Michael Gleeson St Kilda has sacked Jason Gram after the defender was arrested and charged by police.
Hawthorn unhappy at compensation
Emma Quayle and Michael Gleeson Hawthorn feels the brunt of the AFL's first free agency period, losing Clinton Young.
Knights joins Tigers, Chaplin close behind
Jon Pierik and Michael Gleeson Richmond's bid to emerge as a legitimate finals aspirant has gained momentum, with the Tigers adding depth and dash through the midfield and almost certainly a key defender on the first day of free...
AFL
Dees meet Gumbleton
Michael Gleeson and Emma Quayle Gumbleton has not had excessive interest from other clubs and may yet stay at Windy Hill.
Magpies toast win and absent mate
Michael Gleeson This Collingwood-West Coast game was imbued with more significance than leaving a team one win from a grand final. It was a win with significance for people as well as club.
Pies battle to the bitter end
Michael Gleeson Collingwood's losing preliminary final was a corollary of its season, according to Nathan Buckley.
12th time lucky, Swans outdo Pies at own game
Michael Gleeson On the 12th attempt, Sydney was finally able to out-Collingwood Collingwood. The Swans stole their game back.
Cameron due to meet with Port
Michael Gleeson Hawthorn may have one change forced upon it with Leon Cameron due to meet with the Power this week.
Life goes on for shattered Hawks
Michael Gleeson In defeat, Hawthorn took solace in its ability to recover and put a game of football in perspective.
