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
Jamison's run: a bright spot in Blues' defence
Michael Gleeson Defender's run one of the pieces that has fallen neatly into place for Mick Malthouse
Scotland bolsters mix for Blues
Michael Gleeson Carlton is winless, Geelong yet to lose, yet little divides them.
History is looking unkindly on Blues coach
Michael Gleeson Robert Walls was two years from holding up a Carlton premiership cup when he was sacked as coach.
AFL
Blues put it all on the line
Michael Gleeson and Chloe Saltau Carlton's faltering season could revive or fall tonight in a game its rival, Hawthorn, is expecting to be fought with finals intensity.
Exciting Saints give Carlton blues
Michael Gleeson When it was a good side, playing and not quite winning grand finals, St Kilda never looked this good. The Saints were effective but they never looked quite like this.
Besieged Blues feeling squeeze
Michael Gleeson After a bright start, Carlton suffers a big loss at home to an energetic Adelaide Crows outfit.
AFL
Bulldogs drop Cross after loss to Suns
Michael Gleeson Western Bulldogs veteran Daniel Cross dropped as club responds to sobering loss to Gold Coast.
AFL
Riewoldt ignites Saints
Michael Gleeson Of the improbable things that can happen in football, this was among the more implausible.
Persistence pays off for Saints
Michael Gleeson St Kilda coach Scott Watters says reward for persisting and winning will be significant.
AFL
One wrong step puts Crows on the back foot
Michael Gleeson Adelaide coach Brenton Sanderson may have to overhaul forward set-up.
One-kick thrillers
Michael Gleeson Cats have won more games decided by a kick or less than any other team since 2009.
AFL
Elliott leads the dance
Michael Gleeson Spirited Pies ensure their former coach Mick Malthouse stays winless in 2013.
Fairytale for Blue unlikely
Jake Niall and Michael Gleeson Troy Chaplin only newcomer certain to play for Richmond against the Blues.
Sydney 'sorry' to Carlton
Michael Gleeson Sydney and Greater Western Sydney presidents apologise to Carlton for extraordinary attack on club for having criticised Kurt Tippett deal.
Delisted Reimers may have future as a bright Blue
Michael Gleeson Kyle Reimers and his footlocker of fluorescent boots could find a new home at Carlton.
AFL
Saints seek ruck options
Michael Gleeson St Kilda has emerged as a possible new home for Carlton ruck Robert Warnock.
Tough talk on Caddy and Tippett
Jon Pierik, Michael Gleeson and Emma Quayle Two key dominoes of trade week - Josh Caddy and Kurt Tippett - could take time to fall.
Magpie heads home to Perth
Michael Gleeson and Emma Quayle Collingwood finalises deal to move Sharrod Wellingham home to Perth.
AFL
Dees meet Gumbleton
Michael Gleeson and Emma Quayle Gumbleton has not had excessive interest from other clubs and may yet stay at Windy Hill.
Essendon lodges Goddard paperwork with AFL
Jon Pierik and Michael Gleeson Football's brave new world of free agency has begun with a bang with Saint Brendon Goddard lodging the paperwork for Essendon's four-year offer with the AFL.
