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.
Top gong for son of a gun
Michael Gleeson Jobe Watson steps emphatically out of the shadow of his father to do one of the few things that famous and awarded player had not: win the Brownlow Medal.
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.
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.
