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.
No call for video replay a mistake, says AFL
Jon Pierik The AFL has admitted the umpires had erred in not calling for a video replay after Richmond appeared to be denied a goal in a one-point loss to Fremantle on Friday night.
Malthouse wary of Crows forward
Jon Pierik The threat posed by a visiting marksman has Mick Malthouse concerned.
AFL
Jarrad Waite set to finally resume in VFL
Jon Pierik Carlton key forward Jarrad Waite moves closer to an AFL return this Sunday when he resumes playing.
AFL
Melbourne doctor vows transparency
Jon Pierik The doctor at the centre of the Melbourne supplements scandal has pledged to co-operate fully while being investigated by ASADA and the AFL.
AFL
Roos seek to clear air with doctor
Jon Pierik North Melbourne sought out Dan Bates last week to ask about his methods.
AFL
Drugs row a wake-up call: Koch
Jon Pierik Port Adelaide president says boards can no longer be run by the ''old boys' network''.
AFL
McGuire denies plan on Swan
Jon Pierik Collingwood president accuses Greater Western Sydney of trying to undermine him.
AFL
Hawthorn still dancing
Jon Pierik Hawthorn, according to many, had the toughest opening seven rounds.
Lake on call to bolster Hawks
Jon Pierik Injury to Ryan Schoenmakers may mean he needs a knee reconstruction.
AFL 'out of touch' on medical issues
Jon Pierik Kangaroos chairman James Brayshaw accuses league of not being in touch with clubs.
AFL checks substance use
Jon Pierik AFL cross-checking information clubs have provided about their use of supplements.
Tigers aiming to dry up any flood of Magpie goals
Jon Pierik Richmond coach confident his team can prevent Collingwood from enjoying a run of goals.
AFL
It's the old red, white and black
Jon Pierik St Kilda has unearthed what is believed to be the oldest Australian rules guernsey.
Saints consider female president
Jon Pierik Olympic hockey gold medallist Danni Roche emerges as possible candidate.
From kick-out, to goal to torp of the town
Jon Pierik It was something special when Lance Franklin capped a dashing piece of play.
AFL
Season is over for injured Bulldog Higgins
Jon Pierik Western Bulldogs forward Shaun Higgins will miss the rest of the season with a foot injury.
AFL
Ryder faces three-game ban
Jon Pierik Essendon's Patrick Ryder and Nick Kommer face stints on the sidelines.
AFL
Hird, then players, to face ASADA
Jon Pierik and Michael Gleeson Hird interviews could be lengthy and held over multiple meetings.
Hurley hopeful, but Varcoe out
Jon Pierik Essendon remains hopeful Michael Hurley's wrist injury is not as bad as first feared.
Clean up supplements, Bulldog urges
Jon Pierik Western Bulldogs president calls for contentious supplements programs to be banned.























