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
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.
Waite and Blues fire: Dees hit
Jon Pierik Demons' co-captain Jack Grimes breaks his collarbone in 10-goal loss to Blues.
Lake on call to bolster Hawks
Jon Pierik Injury to Ryan Schoenmakers may mean he needs a knee reconstruction.
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.
Hawks unveil latest defensive weapon
Jon Pierik Brian Lake was recruited in a bid to improve a defence that struggled to contain power forwards.
No more delays, Hodge back for Hawks
Jon Pierik Skipper ''raring to go'' ahead of his return against the West Coast Eagles.
AFL
Gibbs hopes Scotland will lift Blues
Jon Pierik Carlton hopes expected return of defender will help improve its composure.
Carey's Carlton warning
Jon Pierik AFL great suggests Mick Malthouse may have to alter his defensive game plan.
AFL
Absent Betts gives Pies cause to smile
Jon Pierik Dynamic small forward is ruled out of Sunday's blockbuster at the MCG.
AFL
Leading Blue dumped for Magpie clash
Jon Pierik Hard-nosed defender Nick Duigan a surprise axing by Carlton after one match.
AFL
Logo, mini-draft on table
Jon Pierik and Caroline Wilson In-season mini-draft, ban on top clubs poaching free agents and possible sale of AFL logo on front of player jumpers options discussed in bid to ease gap between AFL's rich and poor.
AFL
Sylvia looks to be prime mover
Jon Pierik Melbourne co-captain Jack Grimes says midfielder Colin Sylvia has the ability to be 'almost unstoppable'.
Cooney likely for round one
Jon Pierik Bulldogs midfielder expected to be discharged from hospital on Sunday.
AFL
Dad the greatest player, end of argument: Ablett jnr
Jon Pierik It is one of football's great debates, but Gary Ablett jnr has an emphatic response: he is not as good as his equally famous father.
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.
AFL
Parkin tells of sackings over drug concerns
Jon Pierik David Parkin has revealed he sacked staff during his AFL coaching career over fears they were giving players illegal substances.
Drugs long an issue, says Parkin
Jon Pierik Veteran coach reveals he sacked staff over fears they were giving players illegal substances.
From 'shame' to fame, Carlton honours hard-man Rhys-Jones
Jon Pierik The Blues star is happy to receive recognition for his play, not punches.
AFL
Watts drawn into Demons tanking investigation
Jon Pierik MELBOURNE Football Club's selection policy, including its use of prized draft pick Jack Watts, has been heavily scrutinised by AFL investigations into the Demons' alleged tanking in 2009.
