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.
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.
AFL
Mission possible for Pies
Michael Gleeson Ten years ago to the game, Collingwood travelled to Adelaide as a rank outsider.
Hawthorn flags its intentions
Michael Gleeson Flag favourite and the best team of the year is also the team that has claimed the minor premiership.
AFL
Hawthorn shows no mercy
Michael Gleeson Lance Franklin was given an early rest as Hawthorn cruised to a near-record 162-point win over Greater Western Sydney at the MCG.
AFL
Ruthless Hawks play the numbers game
Michael Gleeson Hawks piled on goals against hapless GWS, knowing that the chance for a percentage spike could be season-defining with a logjam of sides trying to squeeze into the top four.
Tigers show early promise
Michael Gleeson and Peter Hanlon They were only abbreviated pre-season games, but Richmond had reason to cheer.
Eyes on the prize
Michael Gleeson Hawthorn moves to eliminate off-field distractions that could sabotage premiership plans.
Bone-jarring collision could sideline Hawk
Jesse Hogan, Michael Gleeson Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson is relieved that a week's rest is likely to be the worst-case outcome for Luke Breust after the brutal body clash he endured late in the Hawks' 56-point thumping of...
How Eagles dare
Michael Gleeson Laws find it hard to protect players' heads when players must be protected from themselves.
