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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.

Up and about: Trent Cotchin and the Tigers celebrate after the skipper kicked a goal at the MCG.

Tigers respond to burn Pies

Nathan Buckley could only lash out in the coaches box in frustration as Collingwood remained winless, this time their poor goal kicking to blame for a 19-point loss to Richmond on Thursday night.

Dustin Martin: He's the challenge for the Pies, according to Collingwood great Tony Shaw.

Shaw 'taken aback' by Buckley's planning for Dustin Martin

Collingwood great Tony Shaw says he was surprised by Nathan Buckley's public claim that the Magpies wouldn't overly focus on Dustin Martin, declaring the Tigers' midfield bull is the man who could tear Thursday night's blockbuster apart.

Marquee players were paid $27,000 this season, the next tier of players $12,000 and the remaining listed players $8500.

AFLW to axe marquee model

The list size of AFL Women's clubs will increase by three and the marquee concept is likely to be scuttled under plans outlined to players.

Nathan Buckley

Magpies 'lick wounds' ahead of Tigers blockbuster

Having "missed" an opportunity against the Western Bulldogs, Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley hopes a recent practice match against Richmond helps the Pies be ready for a blockbuster clash against the Tigers on Thursday night.