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.
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.
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.
A Majak moment
Michael Gleeson Majak Daw's first brief appearance at the senior level thrills the crowd.
AFL
Jolly's column backed, while KB has his say
Michael Gleeson Collingwood ruckman receives support from current and former players for his views.
AFL
Adelaide's 'goodwill gesture' costs it draft picks 20 and 54
Caroline Wilson and Michael Gleeson Adelaide has taken the extraordinary step of giving up their first two AFL national draft picks as they brace for heavy penalties from the Kurt Tippett saga.
AFL
Clubs call foul over 'archaic' Sydney rule
Michael Gleeson Rivals call for ''archaic'' salary cap concession for Sydney clubs to be scrapped.
McGlynn in supporting role, but left off stage
Michael Gleeson When the spectre of a drawn grand final was a distinct possibility there was at least one person outside of Andrew Demetriou who would have reasonably enjoyed the idea - Ben McGlynn.
Port Adelaide footballer's life cut short in Vegas hotel fall
Michael Gleeson and Ashley Porter As a footballer, John McCarthy made those he played with smile easily and often.
AFL boss slams indigenous 'risk'
Michael Gleeson and Martin Blake AFL challenges suggestions of change in attitude to recruiting indigenous players.
Rendell quits over race row
Michael Gleeson Adelaide recruiter quits over statement he would be unlikely to draft an Aboriginal player unless he had a white parent.
Football
Mifsud to take Rendell racism furore to television
Michael Gleeson Jason Mifsud has addressed the fallout from Matt Rendell's exit from the Adelaide Crows.
Slap, not the sack, is right
Michael Gleeson It has all been about black and white, but none of it has been black and white.
Headed for tragedy
Jon Pierik and Michael Gleeson Matthew Lloyd fears players risk becoming quadriplegics unless the AFL takes immediate action.
Tigers on the prowl
Michael Gleeson Just 2½ years ago Richmond was ridiculed for its ambitious five-year plan.
