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
Mission possible for Pies
Michael Gleeson Ten years ago to the game, Collingwood travelled to Adelaide as a rank outsider.
Pies expect Dawes to play despite injury
Michael Gleeson, Ashley Porter Chris Dawes is expected to play in Friday night's preliminary final against Sydney, despite hobbling through the last quarter of Saturday night's game with what appeared to be a serious knee injury.
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.
Franklin caught out on a wing
Michael Gleeson Lance Franklin played on a wing and was more involved but less influential.
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...
