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.
Ump, get behind the line: McGuire
Jon Pierik Collingwood president says it is time to stop the ''Band-Aid'' approach.
AFL coaches: the class of 2013
Compiled by Rohan Connolly and Jon Pierik Rohan Connolly and Jon Pierik take a look at the men guiding the 18 teams in the AFL fray.
Campaigner urges long-term view on sports brain injury
Jon Pierik and Adam Cooper Peter Jess says it is nonsense to suggest no link between concussion and post-career problems.
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
Bartel is not prepared to accept Geelong demise
Jon Pierik Jimmy Bartel looked very much the part modelling a range of suits last week.
The face of football
Jon Pierik Nathan Buckley believes franchising is a good way to move away from constraints.
AFL
Ablett scoops player award
Jon Pierik Gary Ablett continues to show why he remains one of the game's greatest talents.
Carlton keeps Ratten out of spotlight
Jon Pierik Blues announce that coach's scheduled media conference for this morning cancelled.
Knee injury forces Riewoldt off
Jon Pierik St Kilda captain tears tendon behind his right knee and is in doubt for game against Geelong.
Cats backed after night in the wild West
Jon Pierik Wayne Carey backs Geelong coach Chris Scott over criticism of umpiring interpretations.
Riewoldt doubtful but Saints still confident
Jon Pierik St Kilda defender James Gwilt confident team has enough scoring options to push Cats.
Scott lauds season's best display
Jon Pierik Geelong reminds football world it remains a legitimate premiership threat.
Scarlett's end may be near
Jon Pierik Matthew Scarlett remains one of the premier full-backs in the competition but his career could soon be over.
Football
Cats plan new dynasty
Jon Pierik Geelong coach Chris Scott says the Cats will look to accelerate the development of their youth.
League yes to goal reviews
Jon Pierik Bid to give umpires better chance of ensuring all goal-line decisions are right.
Subiaco suits Hawks down to the ground
Jon Pierik Hawthorn champion Lance Franklin believes the vast expanses of Patersons Stadium will suit his team on Saturday and backs the Hawks' undersized defence to contain the Eagles.
Power fails on video review
Jon Pierik AFL says power failure to blame for breakdown in communication between the umpires.
AFL
Hawkins commits as Cats focus on Boak
Jon Pierik Tom Hawkins has pledged another three years to Geelong as Travis Boak may have played his last game for the Power.
