Michael Gleeson

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.

The contest is up

Michael Gleeson Only two top-eight sides – Carlton and Fremantle – are in the top-eight sides for winning clearances.

Goddard's team-first edict

Brendon Goddard

Michael Gleeson Brendon Goddard was a Saint but he's not a saviour.

Watters gives Saints a tweak

Welcome return:  Lenny Hayes, in his comeback game after injury, tackles Swan Mitch Morton last night at Etihad Stadium.

Michael Gleeson Immediate signs of a new look at St Kilda under the new coach.

Learning curve

Orren Stephenson wins a hit-out for the Cats.

Michael Gleeson Michael Gleeson has a look at some of the highs and lows during week two.

RIP: The press

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Michael Gleeson Expect bolder play and high-scoring shootouts as a new offensive strategy kicks in, based on last year's grand final.

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Lyon gets Dockers to fire

Dean Polo handballs away from Fremantle's Michael Barlow.

Michael Gleeson This was football as St Kilda knew it, as Ross Lyon plays it. It is often not attractive, but it has its uses.

Recovery Session

Keeping up appearances

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Michael Gleeson Time in possession is the latest statistic to get coaches' juices flowing.

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