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
Hawks deserve three picks for Buddy: Dunstall
Jon Pierik and Michael Gleeson Hawthorn football director says no Melbourne-based club can match GWS' offer for Lance Franklin.
Ruck pair could still take field
Michael Gleeson Richmond has yet to rule out ruck pair Ty Vickery and Ivan Maric for Port clash.
Cats find winning gear
Michael Gleeson Geelong overwhelms Richmond in a game that was more or less even until half-time.
AFL
Jamison's run: a bright spot in Blues' defence
Michael Gleeson Defender's run one of the pieces that has fallen neatly into place for Mick Malthouse
Cats confident on Rivers' injury
Michael Gleeson Jared Rivers' knee looked bad when he started Saturday's game in bandages and worse when he finished it, subbed out with further injury to the knee.
AFL
Tigers keep marching on
Michael Gleeson Richmond key forward stars with seven goals as Tigers hold off St Kilda in second-round clash.
AFL
For Richmond, Ty and Jack are cause and effect
Michael Gleeson Jack Riewoldt kicked 65 goals last year, but 78 the year before. Ty Vickery played nine games last year, but every one the year before.
Forward yet to find his feet
Michael Gleeson The game was played in the Tigers' forward half but they were not efficient in their use.
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.
Tigers go tall up forward
Michael Gleeson The Tigers used three talls on the forward line - Tom Derickx, Jack Riewoldt and Brad Miller.
AFL
Toothless Tigers
Michael Gleeson and Matt Murnane They should be among the most potent forward lines, but this year the Tigers have been toothless.
AFL
Tigers' season starts now, says Hardwick
Michael Gleeson Playing well and losing has left Richmond with only one win from five attempts.
Football
Tigers scout for the best to rebuild
Michael Gleeson Richmond is following the Sydney model to create a winning combination.
Where have all the goalkickers gone?
Michael Gleeson Tom Hawkins leads the race for the Coleman Medal. He has 24 goals.
We have the belief: Hardwick
Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall After beating St Kilda for the first time in nine years and in so doing defeating a second tough finals-credentialled opponent in two weeks, Richmond now had the belief it belonged among the best...
Recovery Session
The powerlessness of one
Michael Gleeson Gary Ablett does himself credit with quiet brilliance.
AFL
Riewoldt likely to miss Giants
Michael Gleeson Whether he is rested or not quite fit enough after rolling his ankle at the weekend, Jack Riewoldt is unlikely to play against GWS on Saturday.
