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
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
Hawks count the cost
Michael Gleeson Sydney and Hawthorn square up on Saturday night, but will the stats add up to a win this time?
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
Gilbert out for up to 12 weeks
Michael Gleeson St Kilda's Sam Gilbert will have surgery on the knee he hyper-extended in Friday night's loss to Collingwood and will miss up to 12 weeks.
Steeled Pies hold off Saints
Michael Gleeson Collingwood fights off a valiant St Kilda in a tight clash, prevailing by 26 points.
One-kick thrillers
Michael Gleeson Cats have won more games decided by a kick or less than any other team since 2009.
AFL
Dons forced into changes
Michael Gleeson Essendon forced to make five changes to its undefeated side, but has more critically named full-forward Michael Hurley to take on St Kilda at Etihad Stadium on Saturday.
AFL
Goddard march to Dons could prove a winner for all
Michael Gleeson Essendon is, plainly, a better side for the fact Brendon Goddard is a Bomber.
AFL
Tigers keep marching on
Michael Gleeson Richmond key forward stars with seven goals as Tigers hold off St Kilda in second-round clash.
AFL
Ripple effect if top Cat wants out
Michael Gleeson A decision by uncontracted Geelong premiership defender Harry Taylor on whether to re-sign with the Cats or return home to Perth could raise the potential for a trade with West Coast and complicate...
AFL
Will the cap fit? Not even close
Michael Gleeson and Matt Murnane AFL's pre-season interchange experiment comes in for some criticism.
AFL
Sylvia free to leave Melbourne
Emma Quayle and Michael Gleeson Colin Sylvia could leave, with Melbourne losing the right to match any rival bid.
The Bloc
Michael Gleeson They all came, those who could, armed with an appetite for Chinese food and a fight. Club by club they walked through Silks restaurant at Crown and into a private dining room at the back.
Saint Stanley out for up to a month
Michael Gleeson Luckless Saint Rhys Stanley injures his left knee after being switched to defence.
Everywhere man - that's Sam Gilbert
Michael Gleeson The Saint's versatility has earned him an on-ball role, writes Michael Gleeson.
AFL
Hawks turn their sights to NZ as a happy hunting ground
Michael Gleeson The AFL will play the first game in New Zealand for premiership points this year, but for four years Hawthorn has been steadily mining Kiwi talent.
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
Hawks star joins Magpies
Michael Gleeson Clinton Young has quit the Hawks and will play for Collingwood next year.
