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.
Waite and Blues fire: Dees hit
Jon Pierik Demons' co-captain Jack Grimes breaks his collarbone in 10-goal loss to Blues.
AFL
Leading Blue dumped for Magpie clash
Jon Pierik Hard-nosed defender Nick Duigan a surprise axing by Carlton after one match.
Murphy stands out as Carlton glimpses future
Jon Pierik The NAB Cup final may be a tip of the iceberg, but Murphy showed he is ready to lead.
AFL
It's Blues time, says new skipper
Jon Pierik Carlton captain Marc Murphy says a desire to restore the Blues' reputation as an on-field power burns within him and this is the year for the club to strike.
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.
How the Judd deal works
Jon Pierik THE AFL and Carlton have organised a deal allowing more than half of Chris Judd's contentious payments as a Visy ambassador to be paid as part of the Blues' injury payments allowance.
I'm not going anywhere, says Judd
Jon Pierik Chris Judd reveals he wants to play on next season, and is delighted his contentious deal with Visy has been settled.
Judd has the hunger to sign new Blues deal
Jon Pierik Chris Judd wants to play on next season, and is delighted his deal with Visy is settled.
Analysis finds Blues similar to 2006 Cats
Jon Pierik Mick Malthouse may have inherited Carlton team similar to Geelong of 2006.
Medicos to brief summit
Jon Pierik AFL medical directors Peter Harcourt and Harry Unglik will brief club chief executives at drugs summit.
Laidler's dash a sign of Blues' buzz
Jon Pierik Clever defender had a wretched 2012 campaign, dislocating his left knee thrice.
Judd's third-party deal may need a fourth-party mediator
Jon Pierik Carlton skipper no closer to having controversial third-party agreement cleared by AFL.
Visy row heats up
Jon Pierik Chris Judd still has the matter of his contentious third-party agreement with Visy to settle.
AFL
Judd takes a back seat as Carlton embraces new era
Jon Pierik Champion midfielder will not feature in the leadership group next season.
Blues set for a step back
Jon Pierik Carlton's defenders ready to welcome and embrace Mick Malthouse's renowned defensive mantra.
Riewoldt captaincy yet to be decided
Jon Pierik Nick Riewoldt remains open to relinquishing the St Kilda captaincy as he works towards a contract extension.
The face of football
Jon Pierik Nathan Buckley believes franchising is a good way to move away from constraints.
Judd needs more help: Malthouse
Jon Pierik New Blues coach says one of his most pressing tasks will be to lift standards of champion midfielder's teammates.
AFL
Malthouse: I'm looking ahead
Jon Pierik Mick Malthouse denies unfinished business with Collingwood has fuelled his return to coaching.
Judd may be better served giving up the captaincy: Ratten
Jon Pierik FORMER Carlton coach Brett Ratten says the time may have come for Chris Judd to relinquish the captaincy.
