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
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.
AFL
Moloney to join Lions
Jon Pierik Melbourne's Brent Moloney will play for Brisbane next season, pending a medical examination, under the free agency rules.
Lions to look to cubs with Fevola-free cap
Jon Pierik THE Brisbane Lions will finally shed Brendan Fevola's exorbitant wage this year and expect to have salary-cap room to retain their young players and possibly join in bidding for free agents.
Years of struggle for Dogs
Jon Pierik Western Bulldogs football director Chris Grant admits it has been ''painful'' to watch his team this season.
AFL
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.
AFL
Voss faces the axe: Matthews
Jon Pierik Lions likely to look for new coach unless they make finals, says Leigh Matthews.
AFL
Poor clubs raising spectre of EPL
Jon Pierik Former Geelong president Frank Costa fears AFL morphing into soccer's English Premier League.
Waite and Blues fire: Dees hit
Jon Pierik Demons' co-captain Jack Grimes breaks his collarbone in 10-goal loss to Blues.
AFL
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.
AFL 'out of touch' on medical issues
Jon Pierik Kangaroos chairman James Brayshaw accuses league of not being in touch with clubs.
AFL
Clubs to debate interchange cap
Jon Pierik New AFL football operations manager Mark Evans to discuss issue with clubs.
Midfield options hold key for Dogs: Higgins
Jon Pierik Shaun Higgins says Dogs midfield can compete with the league's elite.
Murphy stands out as Carlton glimpses future
Jon Pierik The NAB Cup final may be a tip of the iceberg, but Murphy showed he is ready to lead.
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 confident crowds will return despite low figure for pre-season final
Caroline Wilson and Jon Pierik AFL refuses to link Friday night's dismal NAB Cup turn-out with negative publicity.
AFL
Sylvia looks to be prime mover
Jon Pierik Melbourne co-captain Jack Grimes says midfielder Colin Sylvia has the ability to be 'almost unstoppable'.
Cooney likely for round one
Jon Pierik Bulldogs midfielder expected to be discharged from hospital on Sunday.
AFL
Dogs allowed to train at Etihad
Jon Pierik Rare access to help team prepare for crucial opening clash against Brisbane Lions.
AFL
Integrity officers 'AFL's job'
Jon Pierik Jimmy Bartel says the AFL would be better off employing more integrity officers rather than having responsibility fall on clubs.
Dogs take it to the max
Jon Pierik Bulldogs register stunning 68-point win over a listless Brisbane Lions unit.
