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.
Eagles' Lynch to decide on his flight plan
Jon Pierik West Coast forward-ruckman Quinten Lynch will make a decision on his future on Friday.
AFL
Throwback from Eagles to Crows
Jon Pierik AFL website highlights several dubious disposals by hand by Eagles' players.
AFL
Roos must move on after Selwood decision, says Hansen
Jon Pierik North Melbourne defender maintains there is little point debating free kick.
AFL
Jarrad Waite set to finally resume in VFL
Jon Pierik Carlton key forward Jarrad Waite moves closer to an AFL return this Sunday when he resumes playing.
No more delays, Hodge back for Hawks
Jon Pierik Skipper ''raring to go'' ahead of his return against the West Coast Eagles.
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.
AFL
Logo, mini-draft on table
Jon Pierik and Caroline Wilson In-season mini-draft, ban on top clubs poaching free agents and possible sale of AFL logo on front of player jumpers options discussed in bid to ease gap between AFL's rich and poor.
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.
Captains call for delay to pre-season
Jon Pierik AFL captains propose delaying annual start of pre-season training until January 1.
AFL
Ziebell's scientific approach
Jon Pierik North Melbourne's young gun knows the little things count in 2013.
Suspension may prove a blessing for Harvey
Jon Pierik North Melbourne hopes midfielder's delayed start will ensure he is in mint condition for latter part of campaign.
AFL
Saints leader in call for unity
Jon Pierik Greg Westaway flags push for rich interstate clubs to share more of their gate-taking spoils.
Buckley confident Pies ruckman can play on
Jon Pierik Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley believes Darren Jolly could play for two more years.
AFL
Lion dares to dream of finals
Jon Pierik Modern-day band of talent understands it's long past time to forge a new identity.
AFL
Pedersen trade deal to Dees delayed
Emma Quayle and Jon Pierik Demons look to secure a second- round draft pick in the final week of negotiations.
AFL trading - club by club
Matt Murnane and Jon Pierik Explosive allegations about Adelaide overshadowed all other developments during the week.
Three losses that raised eyebrows
Jon Pierik Melbourne's defeats in rounds 17, 18 and 22 to Sydney, Richmond and St Kilda respectively under scrutiny.
Conferences would not alleviate fixture concerns: AFL
Jon Pierik Chief operating officer says league has investigated several sporting systems.
AFL
Fixture fairer in 2013: AFL
Jon Pierik The AFL claims it has delivered greater fairness and made its marquee Friday-night timeslot even more attractive for broadcasters and supporters in its 2013 fixture.
