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.
Demons' fighting spirit gives Neeld some hope
Michael Gleeson The Demons did part of what was asked of them - they tried. The next question, of turning effort into victory, remains some time away.
AFL
Tigers undermanned after losing ruckmen: Hardwick
Michael Gleeson Richmond was initially rattled and ultimately left undermanned and over-run after losing its two ruckmen within minutes of one another, Tigers coach Damien Hardwick said after the 44 point loss to...
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
Test for Hawkish Tigers
Michael Gleeson More than 80,000 people will be at the MCG on Saturday. It will have about it the feel of a final.
Test for hawkish Tigers
Michael Gleeson More than 80,000 people will be at the MCG on Saturday. It will have about it the feel of a final.
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
Tigers claw in the cash
Michael Gleeson They have made the finals just twice in the last 30 years but Richmond has posted its greatest ever financial profit, making more than $3million this year.
Tigers secure Chaplin under free agency
Michael Gleeson Richmond has signed its second free agent with Port Adelaide defender Troy Chaplin this afternoon informing his club he had signed with the Tigers.
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...
Tigers in Giant hunt for Williams
Michael Gleeson Richmond seeks to entice former Port Adelaide premiership coach from GWS.
Tigers lift intensity against Hawks
Michael Gleeson The Tigers were the equal of the Hawks for pressure at the ball and the man.
Tigers go tall up forward
Michael Gleeson The Tigers used three talls on the forward line - Tom Derickx, Jack Riewoldt and Brad Miller.
Tigers show early promise
Michael Gleeson and Peter Hanlon They were only abbreviated pre-season games, but Richmond had reason to cheer.
AFL
Toothless Tigers
Michael Gleeson and Matt Murnane They should be among the most potent forward lines, but this year the Tigers have been toothless.
AFL
Tigers' season starts now, says Hardwick
Michael Gleeson Playing well and losing has left Richmond with only one win from five attempts.
Tigers falling short on talls
Michael Gleeson Richmond not without injury concerns of their own to tall forwards as they await Sydney.
Football
Tigers scout for the best to rebuild
Michael Gleeson Richmond is following the Sydney model to create a winning combination.
Tigers on the prowl
Michael Gleeson Just 2½ years ago Richmond was ridiculed for its ambitious five-year plan.
AFL
Emerging Bomber out with sore ankle
Michael Gleeson Jake Carlisle, one of the emerging stars of the competition this year, has been forced out of the side to play Greater Western Sydney with an ankle injury suffered on Anzac Day.
Cats find winning gear
Michael Gleeson Geelong overwhelms Richmond in a game that was more or less even until half-time.
