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
Fantasia exits Dogs for Hawks
Michael Gleeson Having lost its own football manager to the AFL on the eve of the season, Hawthorn has responded by poaching the Western Bulldogs' football boss two rounds into the new year.
Puopolo 'fit for opener'
Michael Gleeson Hawthorn small forward's knee will not force him to miss round one.
Football
Buddy puts Hawks in 'dangerous territory'
Michael Gleeson Hawthorn chief executive Stuart Fox worried about an unsigned Lance Franklin in 2013.
Potential suitors wait and watch
Michael Gleeson There's a pessimism that Franklin will ultimately do as Travis Cloke did and re-sign with his club.
Pie's campaign in doubt
Michael Gleeson Collingwood captain Nick Maxwell may miss do-or-die semi-final next week.
Where have all the goalkickers gone?
Michael Gleeson Tom Hawkins leads the race for the Coleman Medal. He has 24 goals.
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.
Hodge to return in a week
Michael Gleeson Hawthorn captain finally expected to end long recovery program and resume playing.
AFL
Hawthorn shows no mercy
Michael Gleeson Lance Franklin was given an early rest as Hawthorn cruised to a near-record 162-point win over Greater Western Sydney at the MCG.
Tigers lift intensity against Hawks
Michael Gleeson The Tigers were the equal of the Hawks for pressure at the ball and the man.
Gunston in Hawthorn support role
Michael Gleeson Jack Gunston was brought in to play a lead-up role for Hawthorn.
Franklin caught out on a wing
Michael Gleeson Lance Franklin played on a wing and was more involved but less influential.
Tigers show early promise
Michael Gleeson and Peter Hanlon They were only abbreviated pre-season games, but Richmond had reason to cheer.
Eyes on the prize
Michael Gleeson Hawthorn moves to eliminate off-field distractions that could sabotage premiership plans.
New names but mostly the same old Pies
Michael Gleeson The Buckley years have begun without obvious punctuation. At least little punctuation.
RIP: The press
Michael Gleeson Expect bolder play and high-scoring shootouts as a new offensive strategy kicks in, based on last year's grand final.
