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
One wrong step puts Crows on the back foot
Michael Gleeson Adelaide coach Brenton Sanderson may have to overhaul forward set-up.
AFL
Lake to help Hawks shore up defence
Michael Gleeson Western Bulldogs fullback will be traded to Hawthorn for a first round draft pick.
Pain runs deep for brave Crows
Michael Gleeson Adelaide came to the MCG intent to shock and determined to mock expectations that it was the undeserving easybeat finalist. That the Crows came so close left the players in despair.
Hawks get the game they wanted
Michael Gleeson The fact that this was the sort of game Hawthorn wanted was measured by the game not played at the MCG but by the one at Docklands yesterday.
Bone-jarring collision could sideline Hawk
Jesse Hogan, Michael Gleeson Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson is relieved that a week's rest is likely to be the worst-case outcome for Luke Breust after the brutal body clash he endured late in the Hawks' 56-point thumping of...
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.
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.
