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
Moloney left Demons after 'snub' over captaincy
Michael Gleeson Former Melbourne vice-captain Brent Moloney left the club because he was upset at not being named captain.
AFL
Sylvia free to leave Melbourne
Emma Quayle and Michael Gleeson Colin Sylvia could leave, with Melbourne losing the right to match any rival bid.
Cats grab trio from rivals in departure from club policy
Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Emma Quayle Geelong has already set itself the goal of reaching the top four in 2013.
Hawthorn unhappy at compensation
Emma Quayle and Michael Gleeson Hawthorn feels the brunt of the AFL's first free agency period, losing Clinton Young.
Brown to stay in west, Saints trade Cripps
Michael Gleeson If Cale Hooker nodded his head, Mitch Brown might now be a St Kilda player.
Magpie heads home to Perth
Michael Gleeson and Emma Quayle Collingwood finalises deal to move Sharrod Wellingham home to Perth.
Essendon lodges Goddard paperwork with AFL
Jon Pierik and Michael Gleeson Football's brave new world of free agency has begun with a bang with Saint Brendon Goddard lodging the paperwork for Essendon's four-year offer with the AFL.
Green sad he's not skipper, happy to be Demon
Michael Gleeson Brad Green surprised at being removed from the club's leadership group.
Demons ready to play to their strengths
Michael Gleeson Coach Mark Neeld has favoured strong bodies over the ball and winning every contest.
