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.
AFL
Victory especially sweet for Magpies
Jon Pierik Carlton coach Mick Malthouse laments his team's on-field smarts and work ethic.
No more delays, Hodge back for Hawks
Jon Pierik Skipper ''raring to go'' ahead of his return against the West Coast Eagles.
Two games in, Watters says Saints are rebuilding
Jon Pierik St Kilda coach casts doubt on his team's ability to compete for the finals.
Malthouse's focus is not on the past
Jon Pierik Coach hasn't thought about friendship with Eddie McGuire for ''even one second''.
AFL
Saints in rebuilding mode, says Watters
Jon Pierik Winless after two rounds, St Kilda coach Scott Watters says his team is in a rebuilding mode, casting doubt on the Saints' ability to compete for the finals.
Pavlich keen to have say on equalisation
Jon Pierik Fremantle great says a current player deserves to be involved in major meetings.
Family man of steel keeps the faith
Jon Pierik Matthew Pavlich is determined to finish what he started at Fremantle.
AFL
Leading Blue dumped for Magpie clash
Jon Pierik Hard-nosed defender Nick Duigan a surprise axing by Carlton after one match.
AFL
AFL concerns about demoralised Demons
Jon Pierik It's not only members and supporters of Melbourne who are worried about their team.
AFL
Malthouse: the bitter end
Jon Pierik Mick Malthouse says his family was bitter and even disappointed in ''humanity'' over manner in which he left Collingwood.
AFL
Absent Betts gives Pies cause to smile
Jon Pierik Dynamic small forward is ruled out of Sunday's blockbuster at the MCG.
Midfield options hold key for Dogs: Higgins
Jon Pierik Shaun Higgins says Dogs midfield can compete with the league's elite.
AFL
Lyon slams Dees' lack of courage
Jon Pierik Demons' president Don McLardy laments there's no ''miracle'' cure for the club's woes.
AFL
Clarkson should leave, says Kennett
Jon Pierik Former Hawthorn president says Hawks coach should leave or be sacked at the end of the year.
I won't break bread with Eddie: Malthouse
Jon Pierik New Carlton coach prepares to face his old team - and Eddie McGuire - on Sunday.
Swallow wants more flexibility over pre-season
Jon Pierik North Melbourne captain Andrew Swallow says it's time to shorten the pre-season.
Dogs take it to the max
Jon Pierik Bulldogs register stunning 68-point win over a listless Brisbane Lions unit.
AFL
All Goodes at the kennel as Dogs win
Jon Pierik Brett Goodes says he was good enough to play in the AFL seven years ago.
Kernahan could stay longer
Jon Pierik Carlton has not ruled out Stephen Kernahan remaining as president next season.
AFL
Integrity officers 'AFL's job'
Jon Pierik Jimmy Bartel says the AFL would be better off employing more integrity officers rather than having responsibility fall on clubs.
