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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.

Carlton's Marc Murphy joins a clinic tug of war.

AFL

Gibbs hopes Scotland will lift Blues

Jon Pierik Carlton hopes expected return of defender will help improve its composure.

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.

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Football

Pies contract woes move to Thomas

Jon Pierik Dale Thomas could prove to be the Travis Cloke of the 2013 season for Collingwood.

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.

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Magpies left lamenting

Jon Pierik, Sydney As the Pies fell to a season-ending defeat against Sydney, Nick Maxwell could feel nothing but devastation as he watched on.

Football

We'll be back, say Pies

Jon Pierik As the Magpies look forward to a break and beginning afresh, vice-captain Scott Pendlebury believes there is no reason why they cannot again feature in the top four next season.

Pies hope friends stick

Jon Pierik Collingwood captain Nick Maxwell says the Magpies have created the right 'culture' to retain their uncontracted players.

Hawthorn hints at game plan surprise for Pies

Jon Pierik and Matt Murnane Hawks ruckman David Hale says team confident it has the game plan to again dislodge Pies.

Buckley backs captain Maxwell

Jon Pierik Collingwood coach defends skipper over alleged rough conduct on Paul Puopolo.

Pie midfield looks to get more ball to stellar Cloke

Jon Pierik After a season predominantly tainted by negative headlines, Travis Cloke has rediscovered his groove.

Football

Midfielders must step up, say Woods

Jon Pierik Collingwood turns the spotlight on its midfielders, declaring they will need to improve their ball use and help deliver goals if the Magpies are to prevail in tonight's semi-final against West Coast.

Will $1.9 million keep Goddard at St Kilda?

Jon Pierik Brendon Goddard must decide whether a three-year contract worth up to $1.95 million is enough to keep him at St Kilda.

Swan decision 'simple': Buckley

Jon Pierik Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley says it was an easy decision to make to suspend Brownlow Medallist Dayne Swan for two matches for drinking six days before a match.

AFL

Pies: We don't fear tank probe

Jon Pierik Collingwood president Eddie McGuire says the Magpies would have nothing to hide if an AFL investigation into whether Melbourne tanked spread to other clubs.