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.
Hawks hang tough but Rioli injured
Jon Pierik Brilliant small forward hurt in bruising three-point win against North Melbourne.
AFL
Saint wary of EPL-like competition
Jon Pierik and Adam Cooper Nick Riewoldt fears two-tiered league unless action taken to ease equalisation concerns.
Swallow wants more flexibility over pre-season
Jon Pierik North Melbourne captain Andrew Swallow says it's time to shorten the pre-season.
AFL
Tiger six-pack rates a mention
Jon Pierik If Richmond is looking for evidence it can feature this season in its first finals campaign in more than a decade, this may be it.
AFL
Ziebell's scientific approach
Jon Pierik North Melbourne's young gun knows the little things count in 2013.
The face of football
Jon Pierik Nathan Buckley believes franchising is a good way to move away from constraints.
Confident Kangaroos plan to ruffle feathers
Jon Pierik Kangaroos have every right to think four years of rebuilding will be rewarded.
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.
Football
Legend plays a role as Roos 'lift' for Blues
Jon Pierik North Melbourne legend Barry Cable does not yet know what specific advice he will give the Kangaroos leadership group this week.
AFL
Carlton skipper 'meant no malice'
Jon Pierik Shattered Chris Judd will argue that he was only trying to prevent a handball.
North clings to top eight
Jon Pierik This was another dark chapter for Melbourne, in a season that has gone totally wrong.
AFL
Swallow takes helm, Roos share spotlight
Jon Pierik North Melbourne forced to take second ranking with its announcement of captain.
Football
Tarrant a vital key in Roo attack
Jon Pierik North Melbourne's Drew Petrie says the Kangaroos have more than finals on their mind.
Sliding Daw: Majak's lies, debts and teammate's ex
Jon Pierik North Melbourne coach Brad Scott reveals ground-breaking rookie Majak Daw suspended for lying to club.
AFL
Ablett knee adds to horror list of injuries
Jon Pierik Scott Pendlebury emerges as Brownlow favourite after injury to Suns captain.
North skipper blasts Roos for 'kamikaze' play
Jon Pierik Andrew Swallow says team gave winless Gold Coast Suns an opportunity to cause an upset.
