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.
Basketball
Gaze calls for shift to winter season
Jon Pierik Andrew Gaze says said there's merit in the season running from March to October.
Basketball
Pre-season to decide Tigers leadership
Jon Pierik Finally with a fit roster on the floor, Melbourne Tigers coach Chris Anstey now has two key issues to deal with when the NBL’s pre-season tournament tips off on Thursday.
Basketball
Tigers add two pieces to puzzle
Jon Pierik Determined to again become a basketball force, the Melbourne Tigers yesterday secured two men they hope will play a key role in this resurrection, but it has come at the cost of import Ron Dorsey.
Basketball
NBL to bring back the All Stars
Jon Pierik The rebuilding of basketball continues apace with the reinstatement of the All-Star game.
NBL
New coach Anstey vows Tigers will challenge
Jon Pierik Rookie Melbourne Tigers coach Chris Anstey has vowed the club will be a legitimate challenger for the National Basketball League championship next season as he attempts to help usher it out of a...
