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About Michael Gleeson
About Michael Gleeson
Michael Gleeson has been a journalist for 19 years concentrating on sport for about half of that time. Having worked in Melbourne and London he covered general news, politics and crime for the Herald Sun - including writing a true crime book on the death of a toddler in rural Victoria called the Jaidyn Leskie Murder. He moved across to sport in 2000 and to The Age in 2005. He has won awards for his football and cricket writing and has become a senior member of The Age's sports coverage. He focuses primarily on football and cricket and appears on television with Channel Seven's Game Day and has worked on radio with SEN and the ABC.
Who gets hit by a tram, Mr Polak?
Even Graham Polak can't believe what happened to him on the fateful night.
Deceptive in body, Dew finally gets to repay Clarkson's faith in him
It began speculatively. Just an ambit claim, a quiet musing that germinated into one of the most inspired tactical premiership decisions. But it was a decision made last September, not this.
A Cross to bear
Football is Daniel Cross' life and if he's awake he's probably
thinking about it and bouncing a ball.
Policy is better deal on drugs for players
Wiping out drug-test strikes only advantages players that play longer.
Franklin is the shape of things to come
Indigenous players in the AFL are changing.
Voss confronts his lack of experience
Michael Voss has worked hard to eliminate his weaknesses.
Teammates past, present pay homage to Harvey
Harvey's final home game personifies this idol's competitive will to win.
Campbell puts aside grief to kick crucial goals
The ball was kicked in long to Nathan Thompson in front of goal. Matt Campbell skirted around in front of the pack and waited for the ball to fall.
Roos need to cull those in limbo
There comes a point where a club's patience runs out with some
players.
Tigers find 10 things to treasure
There is something of the book (and spin-off movie) High Fidelity when it comes to football clubs and their lists and teams of the century/decade/week.
Kicking the habits
Nick Riewoldt's performance has not matched his own stellar standards this year, but his effort has always been 100%.
TAC Cup to help blood new team
A new Gold Coast team will play in the under-18 TAC Cup next year.
St Kilda misjudges window of opportunity
Having been without a flag for so long, St KIlda found themselves within touching distance and their recruitment policy reflected this.
AFL sees bench rule changes as a way to stifle traffic
Each team can have only 18 players on the ground; it's that simple.
Dees have a crack, just as Neita would
Melbourne fell short yesterday, but it wasn't for lack of intensity.
Punch no knockout for exhibitions
A player sidelined for his club should not be allowed to play for Victoria.
The great divide: trying to get the draw right
The concept of fairness with the AFL fixture is noble, but don't downplay the economic considerations.
Carlton finally finds something to sing about
Six Carlton players endured the misery of every one of the club's 14 previous consecutive losses. Six more Carlton players had not had cause to sing the club's song.
Is Carey too tarnished for the hall of fame?
Wayne Carey may one day be admitted into the AFL Hall of Fame, but now is not the time.
Magnet Judd thrills crowd
It took Chris Judd sixty seconds to make Carlton fans delirious.
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