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.
AFL
Time for Blues to make a stand
Jon Pierik It's time for Carlton to make a "big picture" statement - on the field.
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.
Waite and Blues fire: Dees hit
Jon Pierik Demons' co-captain Jack Grimes breaks his collarbone in 10-goal loss to Blues.
AFL
Blues talk up rivalry with Saints
Jon Pierik After just three years of Monday-night clashes, Carlton's Kade Simpson feels rivalry established.
Blues tried to buy club to get to Lockett
Jon Pierik Carlton's audacious bid to take over North Melbourne is part of football folklore, but not so well known is the Blues' bid to buy the Saints.
AFL
Gibbs hopes Scotland will lift Blues
Jon Pierik Carlton hopes expected return of defender will help improve its composure.
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.
Blues shamefaced after loss
Jon Pierik Michael Jamison says team refuses to use growing pains with new game plan as excuse.
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.
Laidler's dash a sign of Blues' buzz
Jon Pierik Clever defender had a wretched 2012 campaign, dislocating his left knee thrice.
Thornton in limbo at Blues
Jon Pierik Decision on 188-game veteran may not come until Blues announce new coach.
Malthouse ready to sign on with Blues
Jon Pierik and Caroline Wilson Mick Malthouse to sign up today to coach Carlton for the next three years.
Blues playing for respect
Jon Pierik Carlton faces up to the fact that it has little chance of playing in the finals this year.
Blues set for a step back
Jon Pierik Carlton's defenders ready to welcome and embrace Mick Malthouse's renowned defensive mantra.
Only one way forward in Blues' future
Jon Pierik It's not often that Alex Jesaulenko buys into any debate about Carlton these days.
Maxwell wary Blues could find their form
Jon Pierik Pies skipper says difference in form of both sides reinforces how quickly fortunes can change.
Blues snap Pies' hot streak
Jon Pierik Brett Ratten eases speculation about his future as Carlton thumps Collingwood.
