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
Didak, Tarrant in frame to take on Dockers
Jon Pierik Alan Didak and Chris Tarrant have chance to push for a spot against Fremantle.
Dockers still hot for Cloke
Jon Pierik Fremantle maintains it is still interested in securing Magpie Travis Cloke.
Football
Dockers still in race for star forward
Jon Pierik Fremantle does not feel it is at a disadvantage in trying to lure Magpie Travis Cloke.
AFL
Saints give their side of Lyon saga
Jon Pierik St Kilda chief executive Michael Nettlefold has revealed that Ross Lyon would have secured a major pay increase had he remained with the Saints, and has denied the former coach was misled during...
Lake on call to bolster Hawks
Jon Pierik Injury to Ryan Schoenmakers may mean he needs a knee reconstruction.
AFL
Hawthorn still dancing
Jon Pierik Hawthorn, according to many, had the toughest opening seven rounds.
Ump, get behind the line: McGuire
Jon Pierik Collingwood president says it is time to stop the ''Band-Aid'' approach.
No call for video replay a mistake, says AFL
Jon Pierik The AFL has admitted the umpires had erred in not calling for a video replay after Richmond appeared to be denied a goal in a one-point loss to Fremantle on Friday night.
Players manage to hold their own in the bubble
Jon Pierik Throughout the supplements saga of recent months, Essendon has remained focused.
Analysis
Dons brave in the face of controversy
Jon Pierik As the Essendon players arrived at Perth airport on Saturday morning, it was difficult to know what to make of the situation.
Drugs in AFL
Hird upbeat about upcoming ASADA, AFL talks
Jon Pierik Essendon coach adamant he will be in a "very, very good position" when he speaks to authorities in the supplements investigation.
Defiant Bombers stand by Hird
Jon Pierik Essendon maintains it is ready to tackle any allegations head-on.
AFL
Going for broke
Jon Pierik After another strong personal and team performance by Fremantle at Etihad Stadium last weekend, Docker Michael Barlow had a quick chat with Dale Morris, the Western Bulldogs defender.
Family man of steel keeps the faith
Jon Pierik Matthew Pavlich is determined to finish what he started at Fremantle.
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.
Buddy defers contract talks to end of season
Jon Pierik Hawthorn will look to continue contract negotiations with Lance Franklin despite the superstar forward putting talks on hold until the end of the season.
AFL
Mitchell wants three more years with Hawks
Jon Pierik Sam Mitchell, another of Hawthorn's superstars off contract this season, has opened discussions with the club and hopes to play for at least another three years.
AFL
Tippett sets out draft terms
Rohan Connolly and Jon Pierik Suspended key forward seems almost sure to end up with the Swans.
AFL trading - club by club
Matt Murnane and Jon Pierik Explosive allegations about Adelaide overshadowed all other developments during the week.
Conferences would not alleviate fixture concerns: AFL
Jon Pierik Chief operating officer says league has investigated several sporting systems.
