Martin Gleeson (Australian footballer)

Martin Gleeson
Personal information
Full nameMartin Gleeson
Date of birth25 August 1994
Original teamNorth Ballarat Rebels (TAC Cup)
Draft#53, 2012 National Draft
Height/Weight186 cm / 69 kg
Position(s)Defender
Club information
Current clubEssendon
Number35
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
2014Essendon12 (2)
1 Playing statistics correct to end of Round 3, 2015 season.

Martin Gleeson (born 25 August 1994) is a professional Australian rules footballer, currently playing with the Essendon Football Club in the Australian Football League.

Career

He was drafted in the third round of the 2012 National Draft and played 13 games in the VFL before injuring his shoulder.[1] He made his senior debut against North Melbourne[2] in round 1 of the 2014 season. Gleeson is signed with the Bombers until at least the end of the 2016 season.[3]

Martin Gleeson is the nephew of former Carlton player Adrian Gleeson.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Brady, Anthony (17 March 2014), "Bright future for Koroit's shining star", The Moyne Gazette
  2. "Roos in for pain", Herald Sun, 23 March 2014
  3. Gleeson agrees to two year deal, 11 September 2014

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