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
AFL wants access to police intelligence: Demetriou
Jon Pierik AFL wants to receive information from police to protect competition's integrity.
AFL
Bets deals an integrity issue: AFL
Jon Pierik Andrew Demetriou says league has taken responsible stance towards gambling.
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.
AFL
AFL may limit what clubs give players
Jon Pierik Andrew Demetriou proposes reducing the number of supplements players can take.
AFL checks substance use
Jon Pierik AFL cross-checking information clubs have provided about their use of supplements.
AFL 'out of touch' on medical issues
Jon Pierik Kangaroos chairman James Brayshaw accuses league of not being in touch with clubs.
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.
AFL
AFL weighs up FIFA goal technology
Jon Pierik AFL will contact German company in quest to eradicate contentious goal-line decisions.
Drugs in AFL
Hird upbeat about upcoming ASADA, AFL talks
Jon Pierik Essendon coach adamant he will be in a "very, very good position" when he speaks to authorities in the supplements investigation.
AFL
AFL concerns about demoralised Demons
Jon Pierik It's not only members and supporters of Melbourne who are worried about their team.
AFL coaches: the class of 2013
Compiled by Rohan Connolly and Jon Pierik Rohan Connolly and Jon Pierik take a look at the men guiding the 18 teams in the AFL fray.
Etihad Stadium and AFL can't agree on price for early sale
Jon Pierik The AFL has revealed the opportunity to buy Etihad Stadium ahead of schedule is closing, as it emerged league chief executive Andrew Demetriou was paid almost $2 million last year.
AFL confident crowds will return despite low figure for pre-season final
Caroline Wilson and Jon Pierik AFL refuses to link Friday night's dismal NAB Cup turn-out with negative publicity.
AFL tightening drug loophole
Jon Pierik The AFL will move to tighten a loophole allowing players to dodge drug testers and self-report to avoid a strike under its illicit-drugs policy.
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.
Football
AFL in denial on concussion, says Williams
Jon Pierik Greg Williams says he has gone public with his revelations of brain damage in a bid to help footballers of all ages.
AFL
Saints keen for seat at AFL power clubs' table
Jon Pierik St Kilda president Greg Westaway says it's time to give all clubs a financial ''fair go''.
AFL
Ciarán Kilkenny abandons AFL contract
Jon Pierik Irishman Ciarán Kilkenny arrived in Australia late last year with hopes of becoming an AFL player with Hawthorn. The Hawks also had major hopes for the hurling and Gaelic football star.
AFL
AFL urged to follow NFL lead on knocks
Jon Pierik Former Geelong captain Ben Graham says AFL should consider mandatory week off for concussed players.
New role sparks debate on AFL chief
Jon Pierik Move prompts speculation about how long Andrew Demetriou will continue in the top job.
