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
North's first win may be costly
Michael Gleeson Key forward Drew Petrie reported for a bump on Brisbane's Rohan Bewick
Richmond ready for final step, says Tuck
Michael Gleeson Following in his father's footsteps, Shane Tuck will contest his 10th AFL season this year.
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.
Saints hold out hope on late trade for Brown
Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall St Kilda is still hopeful that a deal can be struck for Mitch Brown.
North holds off another late surge
Michael Gleeson North Melbourne withstands late push from Brisbane Lions for 16-point win.
North faces fears to end match in cheers
Michael Gleeson North Melbourne's year has to a large extent been unpredictable and uncertain even to themselves.
Football
Mirror, mirror on the wall
Michael Gleeson The Kangaroos defeated the Cats by 'out-Geelonging' Geelong at the weekend.
