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
Blues raise doubtful calls with umpires
Jon Pierik Carlton wants clarification from umpires' department after contentious decisions on Friday night.
Test for Blues before break
Jon Pierik Carlton coach says next fortnight will be major test of Blues' development.
AFL
Blues warm to their task
Jon Pierik After a slow start, Carlton gets on with the job of swamping GWS.
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...
AFL
Garlett's 'miss' a goal: AFL
Jon Pierik The AFL has admitted the goal umpire who denied Carlton's Jeff Garlett a goal by opting not to seek a video replay on Friday night had erred.
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
Victory especially sweet for Magpies
Jon Pierik Carlton coach Mick Malthouse laments his team's on-field smarts and work ethic.
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.
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
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.
Analysis finds Blues similar to 2006 Cats
Jon Pierik Mick Malthouse may have inherited Carlton team similar to Geelong of 2006.
AFL
Judd takes a back seat as Carlton embraces new era
Jon Pierik Champion midfielder will not feature in the leadership group next season.
The face of football
Jon Pierik Nathan Buckley believes franchising is a good way to move away from constraints.
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.
Is it time for a new captain, asks Ratten
Jon Pierik Former Carlton coach Brett Ratten says the time may have come for Chris Judd to relinquish the captaincy.
Carlton keeps Ratten out of spotlight
Jon Pierik Blues announce that coach's scheduled media conference for this morning cancelled.
Board split as Roos looms as dark horse
Jon Pierik While Mick Malthouse is the favourite to replace Brett Ratten as coach of Carlton next season, there are Blues board members who believe Paul Roos could yet be the saviour.
Blues playing for respect
Jon Pierik Carlton faces up to the fact that it has little chance of playing in the finals this year.
Got 'em
Jon Pierik Carlton hands out a hammering to Essendon, with a first-half that blows its rivals away.
