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.
Lyon gets Dockers to fire
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.
Ball tip for Geelong clash
Michael Gleeson After more than a year out, Collingwood premiership midfielder expected to play.
The contest is up
Michael Gleeson Only two top-eight sides – Carlton and Fremantle – are in the top-eight sides for winning clearances.
Tigers must review standing orders
Michael Gleeson Richmond's inability to close out tight games is not a rogue issue but a common theme.
AFL
Will the cap fit? Not even close
Michael Gleeson and Matt Murnane AFL's pre-season interchange experiment comes in for some criticism.
Potential suitors wait and watch
Michael Gleeson There's a pessimism that Franklin will ultimately do as Travis Cloke did and re-sign with his club.
Magpie heads home to Perth
Michael Gleeson and Emma Quayle Collingwood finalises deal to move Sharrod Wellingham home to Perth.
Bombers enriched by Hurley factor
Michael Gleeson Jobe Watson and Michael Hurley the standouts as Essendon wins in Perth - and in June.
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.
Knights joins Tigers, Chaplin close behind
Jon Pierik and Michael Gleeson Richmond's bid to emerge as a legitimate finals aspirant has gained momentum, with the Tigers adding depth and dash through the midfield and almost certainly a key defender on the first day of free...
AFL
St Kilda's turn to go shopping
Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall St Kilda will make a bid for Gold Coast's Josh Caddy and West Coast defender Mitch Brown in a effort to turn loss into gain.
AFL
Riewoldt likely to miss Giants
Michael Gleeson Whether he is rested or not quite fit enough after rolling his ankle at the weekend, Jack Riewoldt is unlikely to play against GWS on Saturday.
Recovery Session
Keeping up appearances
Michael Gleeson Time in possession is the latest statistic to get coaches' juices flowing.
