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
Riewoldt ignites Saints
Michael Gleeson Of the improbable things that can happen in football, this was among the more implausible.
Persistence pays off for Saints
Michael Gleeson St Kilda coach Scott Watters says reward for persisting and winning will be significant.
AFL
Elliott leads the dance
Michael Gleeson Spirited Pies ensure their former coach Mick Malthouse stays winless in 2013.
AFL
Lake back in the swim but yet to follow new plan
Michael Gleeson There was not much about Brian Lake's game to suggest he had not played a game since round 11.
AFL
Bulldogs and Carlton count cost of serious injuries
Michael Gleeson Bulldog Tom Williams and Carlton's Jeremy Laidler seriously injured in pre-season clash.
Surgery to decide fate of Dogs' Williams
Michael Gleeson Scans fail to determine extent of damage to his dislocated shoulder.
Football
Fright night for Pies
Michael Gleeson Collingwood was not only humbled by its arch foe, but its premiership ambitions were jolted.
Exciting Saints give Carlton blues
Michael Gleeson When it was a good side, playing and not quite winning grand finals, St Kilda never looked this good. The Saints were effective but they never looked quite like this.
