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.
Fear factor
Michael Gleeson The pain of injury and loss has haunted Brent Macaffer, writes Michael Gleeson.
Pies battle to the bitter end
Michael Gleeson Collingwood's losing preliminary final was a corollary of its season, according to Nathan Buckley.
Port Adelaide footballer's life cut short in Vegas hotel fall
Michael Gleeson and Ashley Porter As a footballer, John McCarthy made those he played with smile easily and often.
Pies players mourn loss of 'J-Mac'
Michael Gleeson Collingwood players in deep shock and mourning for popular former teammate.
Magpies toast win and absent mate
Michael Gleeson This Collingwood-West Coast game was imbued with more significance than leaving a team one win from a grand final. It was a win with significance for people as well as club.
Pies expect Dawes to play despite injury
Michael Gleeson, Ashley Porter Chris Dawes is expected to play in Friday night's preliminary final against Sydney, despite hobbling through the last quarter of Saturday night's game with what appeared to be a serious knee injury.
Cordy proves ace forward for Bulldogs
Michael Gleeson Western Bulldogs show poor marksmanship but still down Port by 38 points.
