Jon Pierik
Jon Pierik is a sports writer with The Age, focusing primarily on AFL football, cricket and basketball. He has won awards for his cricket and basketball writing.
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Bets deals an integrity issue: AFL
Jon Pierik Andrew Demetriou says league has taken responsible stance towards gambling.
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Roos must move on after Selwood decision, says Hansen
Jon Pierik North Melbourne defender maintains there is little point debating free kick.
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Krakouer brothers to ignite Roos
Jon Pierik Kangaroos hope two legends can impart a little wisdom heading into a crucial clash.
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AFL wants access to police intelligence: Demetriou
Jon Pierik AFL wants to receive information from police to protect competition's integrity.
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Demons runner steps into trouble
Jon Pierik Probe into why Andrew Nichol trod on foot of Richmond's Jake King during melee.
Years of struggle for Dogs
Jon Pierik Western Bulldogs football director Chris Grant admits it has been ''painful'' to watch his team this season.
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Training was bad ... and so was the match: Hird
Jon Pierik Essendon coach left to lament his team's lack of intensity in a bruising clash.
Self-reporting on drugs saved lives: AFL boss
Jon Pierik and Michael Gleeson Players Association president Luke Ball insists voluntary illicit-drugs policy has helped players.
Bump far from dead, says Ball
Jon Pierik and Michael Gleeson Players must understand that any contact to the head is likely to result in suspension.
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Demetriou defends drug loophole
Jon Pierik AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou has revealed two players could have died unless they had self-reported under the controversial loophole in the league's illicit drugs policy.
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Jail sentence sought for peptides pushers
Jon Pierik ACC seeks minimum three-year term for those caught supplying banned drugs.
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Unbeaten Cats cool but as good as Hawks or Lions?
Jon Pierik Debate over just where modern-day Geelong side rates in history begins again.
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Poor clubs raising spectre of EPL
Jon Pierik Former Geelong president Frank Costa fears AFL morphing into soccer's English Premier League.
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Voss faces the axe: Matthews
Jon Pierik Lions likely to look for new coach unless they make finals, says Leigh Matthews.
Forward thinking is paying off for Hawks
Jon Pierik Hawthorn's forward line passes another major examination in cruising past Sydney.
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Dank threatens legal action against ASADA
Danny Weidler and Jon Pierik Sports scientist says it is time for a royal commission into the drugs-in-sport debacle.
Hawks survive fixture from hell
Jon Pierik Ability to negotiate opening seven rounds against fellow finalists from last year ensures Hawks are equal flag favourites with Geelong.
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Hawthorn's march to the top continues apace - both on and off the field
Jon Pierik While Lance Franklin's goalkicking production may have dipped, Hawthorn's off-field performance continues to rise with the Hawks announcing record membership.
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Blues talk up rivalry with Saints
Jon Pierik After just three years of Monday-night clashes, Carlton's Kade Simpson feels rivalry established.
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Hird's future will be 'fine', says Essendon boss
Jon Pierik David Evans has suggested coach will be ''fine'' when supplements details revealed.
