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
Time for Blues to make a stand
Jon Pierik It's time for Carlton to make a "big picture" statement - on the field.
AFL
Judd likely to return for Bombers clash
Jon Pierik While one partnership will soon end at Carlton, another is set to be renewed.
Malthouse laments one that got away
Jon Pierik Carlton coach Mick Malthouse, shocked after his Blues were over-run by Essendon on Friday night, has praised the standard of umpiring but suggested a video replay should have been used to clarify a...
Hawks hang tough but Rioli injured
Jon Pierik Brilliant small forward hurt in bruising three-point win against North Melbourne.
AFL
Victory especially sweet for Magpies
Jon Pierik Carlton coach Mick Malthouse laments his team's on-field smarts and work ethic.
Football
Cats can rise again: Ling
Jon Pierik Former Geelong captain Cameron Ling believes the Cats can emulate the resurrected Swans.
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Tigers can end their 12-year finals drought: Cotchin
Jon Pierik Trent Cotchin says it's time for the Tigers to take their game to the 'next level'.
AFL
Hayes in good heart
Jon Pierik Here is the news St Kilda supporters have wanted to read. Lenny Hayes' preparation for the impending AFL campaign is progressing superbly.
Football
Lay-off has Petrie keen to dish it up
Jon Pierik Drew Petrie joked that he had better repay coach Brad Scott for giving him almost three months off over the pre-season to rest a body preparing for its 13th AFL campaign.
Conferences would not alleviate fixture concerns: AFL
Jon Pierik Chief operating officer says league has investigated several sporting systems.
Goddard 'grudge match' likely for round four
Jon Pierik St Kilda supporters may not have to wait long next season to vent their displeasure at their former star Brendon Goddard.
Confident Kangaroos plan to ruffle feathers
Jon Pierik Kangaroos have every right to think four years of rebuilding will be rewarded.
Blues playing for respect
Jon Pierik Carlton faces up to the fact that it has little chance of playing in the finals this year.
Knee injury forces Riewoldt off
Jon Pierik St Kilda captain tears tendon behind his right knee and is in doubt for game against Geelong.
Riewoldt doubtful but Saints still confident
Jon Pierik St Kilda defender James Gwilt confident team has enough scoring options to push Cats.
Roos slam ignorant supporters
Jon Pierik NORTH Melbourne coach Brad Scott last night lashed those ''embarrassing'' club supporters who gave forward Robbie Tarrant Bronx cheers, claiming they did not understand his game plan.
Magpies and Saints ready to tangle
Jon Pierik, Melissa Woods Collingwood midfielder Steele Sidebottom says the Magpies have not peaked yet.
Ratten's fate on the line: Maclure
Chloe Saltau and Jon Pierik Carlton premiership star Mark Maclure believes Brett Ratten's coaching future rests on whether he can salvage something from the Blues' horror season over the next two months.
Give a yelp Dogs, for all our sakes
Jon Pierik The Dogs must work to ensure they aren't bracketed with the ''irrelevant'' tag.
AFL
Support for Ratten wavers
Jon Pierik Carlton president Stephen Kernahan refuses to guarantee that Brett Ratten would coach out the season.
