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‘He is coaching for his career’: Bombers bereft of options for hard calls as pressure mounts on Scott

‘He is coaching for his career’: Bombers bereft of options for hard calls as pressure mounts on Scott

By several measures the Bombers are performing worse than in 2016, but Scott has few options to make a strong statement at selection about culture and...

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WA Today

Michael Gleeson

‘He is coaching for his career’: Bombers bereft of options for hard calls as pressure mounts on Scott

‘He is coaching for his career’: Bombers bereft of options for hard calls as pressure mounts on Scott

By several measures the Bombers are performing worse than in 2016, but Scott has few options to make a strong statement at selection about culture and...

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The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Gleeson

‘He is coaching for his career’: Bombers bereft of options for hard calls as pressure mounts on Scott

‘He is coaching for his career’: Bombers bereft of options for hard calls as pressure mounts on Scott

By several measures the Bombers are performing worse than in 2016, but Scott has few options to make a strong statement at selection about culture and...

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The Age

Michael Gleeson

‘He is coaching for his career’: Bombers bereft of options for hard calls as pressure mounts on Scott

‘He is coaching for his career’: Bombers bereft of options for hard calls as pressure mounts on Scott

By several measures the Bombers are performing worse than in 2016, but Scott has few options to make a strong statement at selection about culture and...

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Brisbane Times

Michael Gleeson

Crisis averted, or just postponed? Blues take back control of their narrative – for now

Crisis averted, or just postponed? Blues take back control of their narrative – for now

The reaction had Carlton lost to Richmond, after last week’s Sydney belting, requires no imagination. But there was a more interesting storyline...

12.03.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Michael Gleeson

Crisis averted, or just postponed? Blues take back control of their narrative – for now

Crisis averted, or just postponed? Blues take back control of their narrative – for now

The reaction had Carlton lost to Richmond, after last week’s Sydney belting, requires no imagination. But there was a more interesting storyline...

12.03.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Gleeson

Crisis averted, or just postponed? Blues take back control of their narrative – for now

Crisis averted, or just postponed? Blues take back control of their narrative – for now

The reaction had Carlton lost to Richmond, after last week’s Sydney belting, requires no imagination. But there was a more interesting storyline...

12.03.2026 10

The Age

Michael Gleeson

Crisis averted, or just postponed? Blues take back control of their narrative – for now

Crisis averted, or just postponed? Blues take back control of their narrative – for now

The reaction had Carlton lost to Richmond, after last week’s Sydney belting, requires no imagination. But there was a more interesting storyline...

12.03.2026 10

WA Today

Michael Gleeson

The numbers that show the AFL’s new bench rule is a game-changer

On early evidence, old blokes and power athletes are the big winners from this subtle change.

10.03.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Gleeson

The numbers that show the AFL’s new bench rule is a game-changer

On early evidence, old blokes and power athletes are the big winners from this subtle change.

10.03.2026 10

The Age

Michael Gleeson

The numbers that show the AFL’s new bench rule is a game-changer

On early evidence, old blokes and power athletes are the big winners from this subtle change.

10.03.2026 10

WA Today

Michael Gleeson

The numbers that show the AFL’s new bench rule is a game-changer

On early evidence, old blokes and power athletes are the big winners from this subtle change.

10.03.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Michael Gleeson

Another premiership star has departed. But the ‘eggshell’ era is over at Melbourne

Steven May has become the last of the players – beloved premiership winners and teammates, but players nonetheless – that Melbourne had grown...

02.03.2026 10

The Age

Michael Gleeson

Another premiership star has departed. But the ‘eggshell’ era is over at Melbourne

Steven May has become the last of the players – beloved premiership winners and teammates, but players nonetheless – that Melbourne had grown...

02.03.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Michael Gleeson

Another premiership star has departed. But the ‘eggshell’ era is over at Melbourne

Steven May has become the last of the players – beloved premiership winners and teammates, but players nonetheless – that Melbourne had grown...

02.03.2026 10

WA Today

Michael Gleeson

Another premiership star has departed. But the ‘eggshell’ era is over at Melbourne

Steven May has become the last of the players – beloved premiership winners and teammates, but players nonetheless – that Melbourne had grown...

02.03.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Gleeson

Weitering, mercifully, did not sustain a serious injury from Origin footy. But what if he did?

The State of Origin was not terrible. It was actually good. It was not NRL Origin-good, but that was never going to be the outcome, but still, it was...

15.02.2026 250

The Age

Michael Gleeson

Weitering, mercifully, did not sustain a serious injury from Origin footy. But what if he did?

The State of Origin was not terrible. It was actually good. It was not NRL Origin-good, but that was never going to be the outcome, but still, it was...

15.02.2026 10

WA Today

Michael Gleeson

Weitering, mercifully, did not sustain a serious injury from Origin footy. But what if he did?

The State of Origin was not terrible. It was actually good. It was not NRL Origin-good, but that was never going to be the outcome, but still, it was...

15.02.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Gleeson

Weitering, mercifully, did not sustain a serious injury from Origin footy. But what if he did?

The State of Origin was not terrible. It was actually good. It was not NRL Origin-good, but that was never going to be the outcome, but still, it was...

15.02.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Michael Gleeson

Jacob Weitering, mercifully, did not sustain a serious injury from the AFL’s Origin foray. But what if he did?

The State of Origin was not terrible. It was actually good. It was not NRL Origin-good, but that was never going to be the outcome, but still, it was...

15.02.2026 50

The Age

Michael Gleeson

Jacob Weitering, mercifully, did not sustain a serious injury from the AFL’s Origin foray. But what if he did?

The State of Origin was not terrible. It was actually good. It was not NRL Origin-good, but that was never going to be the outcome, but still, it was...

15.02.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Gleeson

Snakes and Ladders: The verdict on which teams will rise and fall in 2026

Putting the marketing hyperbole of AFL clubs aside, it’s clear some teams have tangibly changed for better since last season, and others for worse.

08.02.2026 10

WA Today

Michael Gleeson

Snakes and Ladders: The verdict on which teams will rise and fall in 2026

Putting the marketing hyperbole of AFL clubs aside, it’s clear some teams have tangibly changed for better since last season, and others for worse.

08.02.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Gleeson

Snakes and Ladders: The verdict on which teams will rise and fall in 2026

Putting the marketing hyperbole of AFL clubs aside, it’s clear some teams have tangibly changed for better since last season, and others for worse.

08.02.2026 9

The Age

Michael Gleeson

Snakes and Ladders: The verdict on which teams will rise and fall in 2026

Putting the marketing hyperbole of AFL clubs aside, it’s clear some teams have tangibly changed for better since last season, and others for worse.

08.02.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Michael Gleeson

Alcaraz arises as undisputed No.1 as Novak steps aside, but not without a fight

Carlos Alcaraz pinched Novak Djokovic’s serve, stole his game style and destroyed his unbeaten record in finals at the Australian Open. What’s next?

01.02.2026 9

WA Today

Michael Gleeson

Alcaraz arises as undisputed No.1 as Novak steps aside, but not without a fight

Carlos Alcaraz pinched Novak Djokovic’s serve, stole his game style and destroyed his unbeaten record in finals at the Australian Open. What’s next?

01.02.2026 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Gleeson

Alcaraz arises as undisputed No.1 as Novak steps aside, but not without a fight

Carlos Alcaraz pinched Novak Djokovic’s serve, stole his game style and destroyed his unbeaten record in finals at the Australian Open. What’s next?

01.02.2026 9

The Age

Michael Gleeson

Alcaraz arises as undisputed No.1 as Novak steps aside, but not without a fight

Carlos Alcaraz pinched Novak Djokovic’s serve, stole his game style and destroyed his unbeaten record in finals at the Australian Open. What’s next?

01.02.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Michael Gleeson

‘Tennis players, or animals in the zoo?’ TA defends behind-the-scenes cameras after Swiatek backs Gauff

Broadcasters want more access to what happens beyond the court because people want personality as much as they want the actual sport.

28.01.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Gleeson

‘Tennis players, or animals in the zoo?’ TA defends behind-the-scenes cameras after Swiatek backs Gauff

Broadcasters want more access to what happens beyond the court because people want personality as much as they want the actual sport.

28.01.2026 20

The Age

Michael Gleeson

‘Tennis players, or animals in the zoo?’ TA defends behind-the-scenes cameras after Swiatek backs Gauff

Broadcasters want more access to what happens beyond the court because people want personality as much as they want the actual sport.

28.01.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Michael Gleeson

‘Tennis players or animals in the zoo?’ TA defends behind-the-scenes cameras after Swiatek backs Gauff

Broadcasters want more access to what happens beyond the court because people want personality as much as they want the actual sport.

28.01.2026 50

WA Today

Michael Gleeson

McRae can free two Magpies with one move. It’s the switch he must make this off-season

Most teams can afford one defender who doesn’t play on anyone and has the job of distributing the ball, but not two. It’s time Collingwood...

21.12.2025 10

WA Today

Michael Gleeson

McRae can free two Magpies with one move. It’s the switch he must make this off-season

Most teams can afford one defender who doesn’t play on anyone and has the job of distributing the ball, but not two. It’s time Collingwood...

21.12.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Gleeson

McRae can free two Magpies with one move. It’s the switch he must make this off-season

Most teams can afford one defender who doesn’t play on anyone and has the job of distributing the ball, but not two. It’s time Collingwood...

21.12.2025 10

The Age

Michael Gleeson

McRae can free two Magpies with one move. It’s the switch he must make this off-season

Most teams can afford one defender who doesn’t play on anyone and has the job of distributing the ball, but not two. It’s time Collingwood...

21.12.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Michael Gleeson

There are no winners in the Tanner Bruhn case

Charges against Geelong player Tanner Bruhn, now dropped, left the AFL in a tricky position. How should sporting bodies handle these situations?...

12.11.2025 10

WA Today

Michael Gleeson

There are no winners in the Tanner Bruhn case

Charges against Geelong player Tanner Bruhn, now dropped, left the AFL in a tricky position. How should sporting bodies handle these situations?...

12.11.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Gleeson

There are no winners in the Tanner Bruhn case

Charges against Geelong player Tanner Bruhn, now dropped, left the AFL in a tricky position. How should sporting bodies handle these situations?...

12.11.2025 10

The Age

Michael Gleeson

There are no winners in the Tanner Bruhn case

Charges against Geelong player Tanner Bruhn, now dropped, left the AFL in a tricky position. How should sporting bodies handle these situations?...

12.11.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Michael Gleeson

The more we know the better: How the AFL’s NBA-style gamble on injury could come unstuck

The NBA is dealing with a gambling scandal that touches the biggest name in the biggest basketball competition in the world. The AFL can learn plenty...

31.10.2025 10

WA Today

Michael Gleeson

The more we know the better: How the AFL’s NBA-style gamble on injury could come unstuck

The NBA is dealing with a gambling scandal that touches the biggest name in the biggest basketball competition in the world. The AFL can learn plenty...

31.10.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Gleeson

The more we know the better: How the AFL’s NBA-style gamble on injury could come unstuck

The NBA is dealing with a gambling scandal that touches the biggest name in the biggest basketball competition in the world. The AFL can learn plenty...

31.10.2025 9

The Age

Michael Gleeson

The more we know the better: How the AFL’s NBA-style gamble on injury could come unstuck

The NBA is dealing with a gambling scandal that touches the biggest name in the biggest basketball competition in the world. The AFL can learn plenty...

31.10.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Michael Gleeson

The AFL announced seven rules changes. One of them is absurd

Under the new stand rule, as it is now written, a player – any player – within five metres of a player who is paid a mark or a free kick must stand.

29.10.2025 10

WA Today

Michael Gleeson

The AFL announced seven rules changes. One of them is absurd

Under the new stand rule, as it is now written, a player – any player – within five metres of a player who is paid a mark or a free kick must stand.

29.10.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Gleeson

The AFL announced seven rules changes. One of them is absurd

Under the new stand rule, as it is now written, a player – any player – within five metres of a player who is paid a mark or a free kick must stand.

29.10.2025 10

The Age

Michael Gleeson

The AFL announced seven rules changes. One of them is absurd

Under the new stand rule, as it is now written, a player – any player – within five metres of a player who is paid a mark or a free kick must stand.

29.10.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Michael Gleeson