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
New coach talks up Boomers' chances
Jon Pierik Andrej Lemanis believes he has a squad that can achieve something "special".
Basketball
Lemanis to lead Boomers
Jon Pierik While Andrej Lemanis initially had tears at his farewell press conference as coach of the New Zealand Breakers on Wednesday, it was quickly down to business for Australia's new national coach.
Cricket
S African Test snub irks Nine
Jon Pierik Channel Nine says marquee series of season should be during the peak of summer.
No-show by Proteas spoils Nine's schedule
Jon Pierik CHANNEL Nine says South Africa's decision to not tour over the Christmas and New Year period is less than ideal, declaring the marquee cricket series of the season should be held in the peak of...
Keneally playing hardball
Jon Pierik Former NSW premier understands more than most what it is like to face a major challenge.
