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Why Geelong’s offer to snatch Charlie Curnow is not as good as it looks

Why Geelong’s offer to snatch Charlie Curnow is not as good as it looks

It’s hard to sell the fans on the idea you have squeezed the best deal possible, and exhausted all options, if you’ve knocked over a trade with a...

10.10.2025 10

WA Today

Michael Gleeson

Why Geelong’s offer to snatch Charlie Curnow is not as good as it looks

Why Geelong’s offer to snatch Charlie Curnow is not as good as it looks

It’s hard to sell the fans on the idea you have squeezed the best deal possible, and exhausted all options, if you’ve knocked over a trade with a...

10.10.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Gleeson

Why Geelong’s offer to snatch Charlie Curnow is not as good as it looks

Why Geelong’s offer to snatch Charlie Curnow is not as good as it looks

It’s hard to sell the fans on the idea you have squeezed the best deal possible, and exhausted all options, if you’ve knocked over a trade with a...

10.10.2025 8

The Age

Michael Gleeson

Why Geelong’s offer to snatch Charlie Curnow is not as good as it looks

Why Geelong’s offer to snatch Charlie Curnow is not as good as it looks

It’s hard to sell the fans on the idea you have squeezed the best deal possible, and exhausted all options, if you’ve knocked over a trade with a...

10.10.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Michael Gleeson

How an annual club best-and-fairest night could shape the whole AFL trade period

How an annual club best-and-fairest night could shape the whole AFL trade period

At Essendon’s Crichton Medal, Zach Merrett will inevitably stand up and accept his sixth award. Then what does he say? “How ’bout those Hawks?”

30.09.2025 4

WA Today

Michael Gleeson

How an annual club best-and-fairest night could shape the whole AFL trade period

How an annual club best-and-fairest night could shape the whole AFL trade period

At Essendon’s Crichton Medal, Zach Merrett will inevitably stand up and accept his sixth award. Then what does he say? “How ’bout those Hawks?”

30.09.2025 5

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Gleeson

How an annual club best-and-fairest night could shape the whole AFL trade period

How an annual club best-and-fairest night could shape the whole AFL trade period

At Essendon’s Crichton Medal, Zach Merrett will inevitably stand up and accept his sixth award. Then what does he say? “How ’bout those Hawks?”

30.09.2025 5

The Age

Michael Gleeson

How an annual club best-and-fairest night could shape the whole AFL trade period

How an annual club best-and-fairest night could shape the whole AFL trade period

At Essendon’s Crichton Medal, Zach Merrett will inevitably stand up and accept his sixth award. Then what does he say? “How ’bout those Hawks?”

30.09.2025 5

Brisbane Times

Michael Gleeson

The AFL has a credibility problem. The Brownlow Medal is a laughingstock

The AFL has a credibility problem. The Brownlow Medal is a laughingstock

The umpires are doing the AFL more harm than good by voting on the Brownlow.

24.09.2025 7

WA Today

Michael Gleeson

The AFL has a credibility problem. The Brownlow Medal is a laughingstock

The AFL has a credibility problem. The Brownlow Medal is a laughingstock

The umpires are doing the AFL more harm than good by voting on the Brownlow.

24.09.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Gleeson

The AFL has a credibility problem. The Brownlow Medal is a laughingstock

The AFL has a credibility problem. The Brownlow Medal is a laughingstock

The umpires are doing the AFL more harm than good by voting on the Brownlow.

24.09.2025 20

The Age

Michael Gleeson

The AFL has a credibility problem. The Brownlow Medal is a laughingstock

The AFL has a credibility problem. The Brownlow Medal is a laughingstock

The umpires are doing the AFL more harm than good by voting on the Brownlow.

24.09.2025 4

Brisbane Times

Michael Gleeson

The big winners – and the disappointments – of Australia’s world athletics championships

The big winners – and the disappointments – of Australia’s world athletics championships

Australia’s biggest successes of the championships were not medals at all. From the highs of Gout Gout and Torrie Lewis, to the lows of the injured...

22.09.2025 6

WA Today

Michael Gleeson

The big winners – and the disappointments – of Australia’s world athletics championships

The big winners – and the disappointments – of Australia’s world athletics championships

Australia’s biggest successes of the championships were not medals at all. From the highs of Gout Gout and Torrie Lewis, to the lows of the injured...

22.09.2025 2

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Gleeson

The big winners – and the disappointments – of Australia’s world athletics championships

The big winners – and the disappointments – of Australia’s world athletics championships

Australia’s biggest successes of the championships were not medals at all. From the highs of Gout Gout and Torrie Lewis, to the lows of the injured...

22.09.2025 10

The Age

Michael Gleeson

The big winners – and the disappointments – of Australia’s world athletics championships

The big winners – and the disappointments – of Australia’s world athletics championships

Australia’s biggest successes of the championships were not medals at all. From the highs of Gout Gout and Torrie Lewis, to the lows of the injured...

22.09.2025 4

Brisbane Times

Michael Gleeson

Euphoric, throbbing, alive: Why these world championships are proving a rarity

In 2021, athletes’ footfalls echoed around the cavernous, empty stadium in Tokyo for the COVID-affected Olympics. At this year’s world athletics...

18.09.2025 4

WA Today

Michael Gleeson

Euphoric, throbbing, alive: Why these world championships are proving a rarity

In 2021, athletes’ footfalls echoed around the cavernous, empty stadium in Tokyo for the COVID-affected Olympics. At this year’s world athletics...

18.09.2025 2

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Gleeson

Euphoric, throbbing, alive: Why these world championships are proving a rarity

In 2021, athletes’ footfalls echoed around the cavernous, empty stadium in Tokyo for the COVID-affected Olympics. At this year’s world athletics...

18.09.2025 4

The Age

Michael Gleeson

Euphoric, throbbing, alive: Why these world championships are proving a rarity

In 2021, athletes’ footfalls echoed around the cavernous, empty stadium in Tokyo for the COVID-affected Olympics. At this year’s world athletics...

18.09.2025 3

Brisbane Times

Michael Gleeson

‘It’s easier when you’re young’: Bolt on Gout, and Aussies to watch at the worlds

The greatest sprinter of all time will be watching Gout, but there are plenty of other Aussies who can make a mark in Tokyo. Here’s the lowdown on...

12.09.2025 10

WA Today

Michael Gleeson

‘It’s easier when you’re young’: Bolt on Gout, and Aussies to watch at the worlds

The greatest sprinter of all time will be watching Gout, but there are plenty of other Aussies who can make a mark in Tokyo. Here’s the lowdown on...

12.09.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Gleeson

‘It’s easier when you’re young’: Bolt on Gout, and Aussies to watch at the worlds

The greatest sprinter of all time will be watching Gout, but there are plenty of other Aussies who can make a mark in Tokyo. Here’s the lowdown on...

12.09.2025 10

The Age

Michael Gleeson

‘It’s easier when you’re young’: Bolt on Gout, and Aussies to watch at the worlds

The greatest sprinter of all time will be watching Gout, but there are plenty of other Aussies who can make a mark in Tokyo. Here’s the lowdown on...

12.09.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Michael Gleeson

Rankine, Snoop and the AFL’s hypocrisy on homophobia

Rankine is the fourth player at AFL level since Gather Round last year to be accused of making homophobic comments. Why does this keep happening?

18.08.2025 8

WA Today

Michael Gleeson

Rankine, Snoop and the AFL’s hypocrisy on homophobia

Rankine is the fourth player at AFL level since Gather Round last year to be accused of making homophobic comments. Why does this keep happening?

18.08.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Gleeson

Rankine, Snoop and the AFL’s hypocrisy on homophobia

Rankine is the fourth player at AFL level since Gather Round last year to be accused of making homophobic comments. Why does this keep happening?

18.08.2025 20

The Age

Michael Gleeson

Rankine, Snoop and the AFL’s hypocrisy on homophobia

Rankine is the fourth player at AFL level since Gather Round last year to be accused of making homophobic comments. Why does this keep happening?

18.08.2025 7

Brisbane Times

Michael Gleeson

$1m payout won’t stop Demons making tough call on Goodwin if necessary

The only thing certain for the Demons as their season draws to a close is that changes are afoot.

29.07.2025 6

WA Today

Michael Gleeson

$1m payout won’t stop Demons making tough call on Goodwin if necessary

The only thing certain for the Demons as their season draws to a close is that changes are afoot.

29.07.2025 7

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Gleeson

$1m payout won’t stop Demons making tough call on Goodwin if necessary

The only thing certain for the Demons as their season draws to a close is that changes are afoot.

29.07.2025 5

The Age

Michael Gleeson

$1m payout won’t stop Demons making tough call on Goodwin if necessary

The only thing certain for the Demons as their season draws to a close is that changes are afoot.

29.07.2025 5

Brisbane Times

Michael Gleeson

Charlie Curnow got the mid-winter blues, and dreamt of life in the sun. We’ve all been there

Charlie Curnow would like to play for Gold Coast. Not that he has formally told Carlton or the Gold Coast that. It might be a nice thought for...

23.07.2025 4

WA Today

Michael Gleeson

Charlie Curnow got the mid-winter blues, and dreamt of life in the sun. We’ve all been there

Charlie Curnow would like to play for Gold Coast. Not that he has formally told Carlton or the Gold Coast that. It might be a nice thought for...

23.07.2025 3

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Gleeson

Charlie Curnow got the mid-winter blues, and dreamt of life in the sun. We’ve all been there

Charlie Curnow would like to play for Gold Coast. Not that he has formally told Carlton or the Gold Coast that. It might be a nice thought for...

23.07.2025 6

The Age

Michael Gleeson

Charlie Curnow got the mid-winter blues, and dreamt of life in the sun. We’ve all been there

Charlie Curnow would like to play for Gold Coast. Not that he has formally told Carlton or the Gold Coast that. It might be a nice thought for...

23.07.2025 7

Brisbane Times

Michael Gleeson

Getting a read on Harley: What the Eagles ace can learn from a Hawks legend

Harley Reid looks like a man, and plays with the skill, power and talent that draws comparisons to Patty Dangerfield. The difference is he is still a...

19.07.2025 50

WA Today

Michael Gleeson

Getting a read on Harley: What the Eagles ace can learn from a Hawks legend

Harley Reid looks like a man, and plays with the skill, power and talent that draws comparisons to Patty Dangerfield. The difference is he is still a...

19.07.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Gleeson

Getting a read on Harley: What the Eagles ace can learn from a Hawks legend

Harley Reid looks like a man, and plays with the skill, power and talent that draws comparisons to Patty Dangerfield. The difference is he is still a...

19.07.2025 10

The Age

Michael Gleeson

Getting a read on Harley: What the Eagles ace can learn from a Hawks legend

Harley Reid looks like a man, and plays with the skill, power and talent that draws comparisons to Patty Dangerfield. The difference is he is still a...

19.07.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Michael Gleeson

The biggest lesson the Saints can learn in their TDK chase

Tom De Koning is not as bad as he was against the Lions or Magpies because he is being played out of position. But what is his worth, really?

13.07.2025 20

WA Today

Michael Gleeson

The biggest lesson the Saints can learn in their TDK chase

Tom De Koning is not as bad as he was against the Lions or Magpies because he is being played out of position. But what is his worth, really?

13.07.2025 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Gleeson

The biggest lesson the Saints can learn in their TDK chase

Tom De Koning is not as bad as he was against the Lions or Magpies because he is being played out of position. But what is his worth, really?

13.07.2025 50

The Age

Michael Gleeson

The biggest lesson the Saints can learn in their TDK chase

Tom De Koning is not as bad as he was against the Lions or Magpies because he is being played out of position. But what is his worth, really?

13.07.2025 20

Brisbane Times

Michael Gleeson

To go from frustrated with football to personal threats is as dumb as it gets

Whether Michael Voss coaches on next year or not, and it is doubtful he will, he still remains the first coach in decades of trying to be able to take...

09.07.2025 9

WA Today

Michael Gleeson

To go from frustrated with football to personal threats is as dumb as it gets

Whether Michael Voss coaches on next year or not, and it is doubtful he will, he still remains the first coach in decades of trying to be able to take...

09.07.2025 3

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Gleeson

To go from frustrated with football to personal threats is as dumb as it gets

Whether Michael Voss coaches on next year or not, and it is doubtful he will, he still remains the first coach in decades of trying to be able to take...

09.07.2025 4

The Age

Michael Gleeson

To go from frustrated with football to personal threats is as dumb as it gets

Whether Michael Voss coaches on next year or not, and it is doubtful he will, he still remains the first coach in decades of trying to be able to take...

09.07.2025 4

Brisbane Times

Michael Gleeson

Kozzy Pickett has signed until 2034. What are the risks for the Demons’ $12m deal?

The extra seven years taking him through until the end of 2034 at a cost of $12 million would make any club twitchy.

12.06.2025 7

WA Today

Michael Gleeson

Kozzy Pickett has signed until 2034. What are the risks for the Demons’ $12m deal?

The extra seven years taking him through until the end of 2034 at a cost of $12 million would make any club twitchy.

12.06.2025 4

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Gleeson