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.
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Krakouer brothers to ignite Roos
Jon Pierik Kangaroos hope two legends can impart a little wisdom heading into a crucial clash.
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Roos must move on after Selwood decision, says Hansen
Jon Pierik North Melbourne defender maintains there is little point debating free kick.
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Demons runner steps into trouble
Jon Pierik Probe into why Andrew Nichol trod on foot of Richmond's Jake King during melee.
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Years of struggle for Dogs
Jon Pierik Western Bulldogs football director Chris Grant admits it has been ''painful'' to watch his team this season.
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Training was bad ... and so was the match: Hird
Jon Pierik Essendon coach left to lament his team's lack of intensity in a bruising clash.
Hawks survive fixture from hell
Jon Pierik Ability to negotiate opening seven rounds against fellow finalists from last year ensures Hawks are equal flag favourites with Geelong.
Forward thinking is paying off for Hawks
Jon Pierik Hawthorn's forward line passes another major examination in cruising past Sydney.
AFL
Voss faces the axe: Matthews
Jon Pierik Lions likely to look for new coach unless they make finals, says Leigh Matthews.
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Poor clubs raising spectre of EPL
Jon Pierik Former Geelong president Frank Costa fears AFL morphing into soccer's English Premier League.
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Unbeaten Cats cool but as good as Hawks or Lions?
Jon Pierik Debate over just where modern-day Geelong side rates in history begins again.
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Action and change will occur at Essendon - just not today
Jon Pierik The full implications of the supplements scandal at Essendon will not be felt until the ASADA investigation is completed.
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Blues talk up rivalry with Saints
Jon Pierik After just three years of Monday-night clashes, Carlton's Kade Simpson feels rivalry established.
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Evidence is on players' side: Evans
Jon Pierik Dons chairman ''more and more confident'' players not administered illegal supplements.
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AFL may limit what clubs give players
Jon Pierik Andrew Demetriou proposes reducing the number of supplements players can take.
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Hawthorn's march to the top continues apace - both on and off the field
Jon Pierik While Lance Franklin's goalkicking production may have dipped, Hawthorn's off-field performance continues to rise with the Hawks announcing record membership.
Delay cup if pre-season put back, says Malthouse
Jon Pierik Players are pushing for a uniform date to resume pre-season training.
AFL
Moment of truth for Bombers
Jon Pierik Essendon's players told to be truthful when interviews begin on Monday.
Waite and Blues fire: Dees hit
Jon Pierik Demons' co-captain Jack Grimes breaks his collarbone in 10-goal loss to Blues.
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Bombers confident players will be cleared
Jon Pierik Essendon chairman David Evans has declared he is ''more and more confident'' his players were not administered illegal supplements last season.
