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 season 2016: Brisbane Lions at a contract stalemate with Lewis Taylor
Jon Pierik and Caroline Wilson The Brisbane Lions and midfielder Lewis Taylor are at an impasse over a new contract, but the club remains confident of securing Sam Mayes.
AFL 2016: North still hopeful concussed Andrew Swallow will face Hawks
Jon Pierik North Melbourne skipper Andrew Swallow remains in contention for Friday night's blockbuster against Hawthorn at Etihad Stadium, as he recovers from concussion.
Collingwood mid-season report card: Why the Pies have gone cold
Jon Pierik What's gone right for the Magpies in 2016? Very little.
AFL season 2016: Brisbane Lion Michael Close still fighting for compensation over knee injury
Jon Pierik As an injured Daniel Menzel prepares to detail his concerns about the synthetic grass around the boundary of Etihad Stadium, it has emerged Brisbane Lion Michael Close has yet to settle his case with...
North Melbourne v Hawthorn: Injury-hit Roos sweat on scans of key personnel
Jon Pierik The tackle which led to Andrew Swallow's concussion has been ruled legal as the Kangaroos sweat on the fitness of key players ahead of Friday night's blockbuster against Hawthorn at Etihad Stadium.
Ticket drama but Blues, Saints fans vote with their feet
Jon Pierik The ticketing drama at Etihad Stadium on Sunday left many fans angry but the heaving attendance figure again raised questions as to why clubs would want to sell matches interstate – or...
AFL season 2016: St Kilda mid-season report card. Are the Saints marching on?
Jon Pierik As AFL clubs enjoy their mid-season bye and list managers turn their attention more towards 2017, we take a daily look at one club and how it has performed so far – and what to expect from here.
Carlton v St Kilda: Skipper Nick Riewoldt to play on in 2017
Jon Pierik Nick Riewoldt will have the opportunity to captain a side in more matches than any man in VFL-AFL history after agreeing to play on with St Kilda in 2017.
Richmond v Gold Coast Suns: Uncontracted Sun Dion Prestia close to making a call on his future
Jon Pierik Gold Coast Sun Dion Prestia, one of the premier uncontracted stars this year, will move a step closer towards clarifying his future when he meets with his management this week.
Essendon v Hawthorn: Bombers a TV, attendance turn-off against Hawks
Jon Pierik Essendon's on-field woes were reflected in attendance figures and the broadcast ratings on Friday night, with Melbourne football supporters turning off in droves.
Sliding doors: What if Travis Cloke had joined Carlton?
Jon Pierik Would he have been better served by heading to Princes Park where former Pies' mentor, and new Blues' coach, Mick Malthouse, was waiting?
Essendon saga: Tom Bellchambers the latest Bomber to recommit
Jon Pierik Ruckman Tom Bellchambers, one of a dozen suspended current Essendon players, has confirmed he will remain with the club.
Collingwood v Melbourne: Door opens slightly on a Travis Cloke trade
Jon Pierik Collingwood remains "committed" to Travis Cloke for the rest of the season but door has opened slightly on a possible trade at the end of the season.
Carlton v St Kilda: Blues make Jack Silvagni debut wait another day
Jon Pierik and Ronny Lerner Carlton will make Jack Silvagni wait at least another fortnight to make his senior debut after overlooking him for Sunday's clash against St Kilda.
Geelong v North Melbourne: Majak Daw to consider options, says former star Wayne Schwass
Jon Pierik Former North Melbourne star Wayne Schwass says Majak Daw will consider his future at the club should he struggle to play more senior football this year.
AFL: Former Hawthorn captain Richie Vandenberg 'glassed' in New York City
Jon Pierik Update: Former Hawthorn captain Richie Vandenberg says he is "all good" after he was 'glassed' in a New York City bar in the early hours of Thursday morning (US time).
AFL 2016: Eagles' drug problems not to blame for Swans' 2006 grand-final loss, says Richard Colless
Jon Pierik Former Sydney Swans chairman Richard Colless insists it would be "quite cancerous" to blame the 2006 premiership loss to West Coast on the Eagles' drug issues and says this was never discussed by...
AFL season 2016: Magpies want Dane Swan back for 2017
Jon Pierik Dane Swan's football career increasingly appears as if it will continue into 2017, with Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley revealing he wanted the premiership star to return.
Collingwood should consider change of AFL captaincy, says Mick McGuane
Jon Pierik Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley has hit back at former teammate Mick McGuane, who has accused Scott Pendlebury of chasing "easy ball" and has suggested Taylor Adams should be considered to take over...
AFLPA agents board to scrutinise court ruling on feuding player managers
Jon Pierik The AFL agents accreditation board will scrutinise the findings of Justice Michael Sifris before determining whether any action is taken over three player agents fighting over financial payments.
