Martin Gleeson (Australian footballer)

Martin Gleeson
Personal information
Full name Martin Gleeson
Date of birth (1994-08-25) 25 August 1994
Original team(s) North Ballarat Rebels (TAC Cup)
Draft No. 53, 2012 National Draft
Height / weight 190 cm / 74 kg
Position(s) Defender
Club information
Current club Essendon
Number 8
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2014 Essendon 51 (4)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2016.

Martin Gleeson (born 25 August 1994) is a professional Australian rules footballer, currently playing for the Essendon Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). His position on the field is half back.[1] He is the nephew of former Carlton player Adrian Gleeson.[2]

Gleeson played for the North Ballarat Rebels in the TAC Cup. He was drafted by Essendon with pick 53 in the 2012 national draft and played 13 games in the VFL before injuring his shoulder.[2] He made his AFL debut against North Melbourne in round 1 of the 2014 AFL season.[3]

References

  1. "Martin Gleeson - essendonfc.com.au". essendonfc.com.au. Retrieved 2015-08-04.
  2. 1 2 Brady, Anthony (17 March 2014), "Bright future for Koroit's shining star", The Moyne Gazette
  3. "Roos in for pain", Herald Sun, 23 March 2014

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