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.
Struggling Collingwood forward Chris Mayne responded to suggestions he could be moved on but it was Richmond which had the last laugh with a 12-point win in the VFL elimination final on Saturday.
After a break with family at home in remote Western Australia, emerging Carlton star Sam Petrevski-Seton says he will be primed to embark on his first full pre-season where he will work to have a greater role in the midfield.
Luke Hodge's legacy at Hawthorn is enormous but one thing the club's young defenders will seek to replicate next season is the "voice" he had on field.
Greater Western Sydney midfielder Jacob Hopper has signed a two-year contract extension, spurning the advances of rival clubs.
Richmond chief executive Brendon Gale insists the Tigers will continue to have room to trade and secure prized free agents despite having Dustin Martin's multi-million dollar contract to deal with.
Levi Casboult has turned his back on the opportunity to explore free agency and has re-signed with Carlton for two years.
Sam Menegola knows all about repairing. Whether that be his body, his football career or a bike, the emerging Geelong midfielder knows the hard work required to get something done.
Carlton appear set to offer Dale Thomas a contract extension but Levi Casboult's future remains unclear.
Geelong will use a match-simulation session on Saturday in a bid to help counter the tactics they think Richmond will adopt in next week's qualifying final.
Geelong has dominated Richmond on field for 11 years but the Tigers' finals fixture win may not be forgotten quickly. Geelong has dominated Richmond on field for 11 years but the Tigers' finals fixture win may not be forgotten quickly.
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