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
Krakouer back at Magpies training but selection unlikely
Michael Gleeson Krakouer did not play for the senior or VFL teams after being unable to train last week.
AFL
Surgery for Thomas in finals bid
Michael Gleeson Seemingly innocuous kick to ankle forces Magpie into second round of surgery in six months.
Magpies wait for Williams
Michael Gleeson As Collingwood contemplates how to stop the freedom with which better sides open it up, the first consideration was how to restructure its back line.
Everywhere man - that's Sam Gilbert
Michael Gleeson The Saint's versatility has earned him an on-ball role, writes Michael Gleeson.
AFL
Mission possible for Pies
Michael Gleeson Ten years ago to the game, Collingwood travelled to Adelaide as a rank outsider.
Pie's campaign in doubt
Michael Gleeson Collingwood captain Nick Maxwell may miss do-or-die semi-final next week.
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.
Maxwell pays price for poor technique
Michael Gleeson Nick Maxwell forced to accept unpalatable truth that he was reckless when he blocked Paul Puopolo.
Forward woes more than Pie in the sky
Michael Gleeson Can you persist with a misfiring forward line going into the finals and hope it rediscovers its mojo?
All Cloke and no stagger
Michael Gleeson The result Collingwood needed last night was more about the man than the team.
AFL
No backing down for Magpies
Michael Gleeson Collingwood is confronting a poser: how do you fit eight defenders into six spots?
Football
Pies ban Wellingham for two matches
Michael Gleeson and Martin Blake Collingwood has decided to suspend premiership midfielder Sharrod Wellingham.
Kangaroo's wait may be over
Michael Gleeson North Melbourne's mature-aged rookie Sam Gibson has waited most of his 25 years to play football.
AFL
A humbled Pie to flick the flop
Michael Gleeson Both Ben Reid and Ryan Schoenmakers have had six months to labour with odious memories.
New names but mostly the same old Pies
Michael Gleeson The Buckley years have begun without obvious punctuation. At least little punctuation.
AFL
Captain's knock
Michael Gleeson The football world questioned if Jack Grimes was ready to lead. At first he did too.
