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.
Perceptions punish Demons, but Dogs are none too rosy
Michael Gleeson Melbourne has won one game; the Western Bulldogs have won one game.
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Sylvia free to leave Melbourne
Emma Quayle and Michael Gleeson Colin Sylvia could leave, with Melbourne losing the right to match any rival bid.
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Coach not to blame, say Demons players
Michael Gleeson and Jon Pierik Melbourne's leaders bewildered by stinging criticism directed towards their coach.
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Pies see better Dees but Didak shows the strain
Michael Gleeson Collingwood's victory comes at a cost with dynamic forward Alan Didak reinjuring a groin and, it is feared, likely to miss most if not all of the rest of the season.
Staring down the storm
Michael Gleeson Melbourne coach Mark Neeld opens up about the challenges he's faced in his first six months of coaching.
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Cold comfort for Dees
Michael Gleeson Mark Neeld says short-term pain will result in long-term gain for Demons as Dogs record first win of the season.
A step back for Demon?
Jon Pierik and Michael Gleeson Jack Watts' next 'class could be as a defender trying to curb Nick Riewoldt.
