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Brisbane Times

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Why Scott Boland’s axing doesn’t make sense

Why Scott Boland’s axing doesn’t make sense

There is growing pressure on the Australian selectors as the Test team heads into a series-defining third and final Test against South Africa in Cape...

tuesday 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jon Pierik

Why Scott Boland’s axing doesn’t make sense

Why Scott Boland’s axing doesn’t make sense

There is growing pressure on the Australian selectors as the Test team heads into a series-defining third and final Test against South Africa in Cape...

tuesday 20

WA Today

Jon Pierik

Why Scott Boland’s axing doesn’t make sense

Why Scott Boland’s axing doesn’t make sense

There is growing pressure on the Australian selectors as the Test team heads into a series-defining third and final Test against South Africa in Cape...

tuesday 20

The Age

Jon Pierik

Why Scott Boland’s axing doesn’t make sense

Why Scott Boland’s axing doesn’t make sense

There is growing pressure on the Australian selectors as the Test team heads into a series-defining third and final Test against South Africa in Cape...

tuesday 20

Brisbane Times

Jon Pierik

‘I’ve got life experiences’: Why Jaymie Graham is ready to lead Kangaroos

North has had six senior coaches in the past eight years. Jaymie Graham narrowly missed out on the jobs at Carlton and Essendon earlier this year. Now...

06.10.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jon Pierik

‘I’ve got life experiences’: Why Jaymie Graham is ready to lead Kangaroos

North has had six senior coaches in the past eight years. Jaymie Graham narrowly missed out on the jobs at Carlton and Essendon earlier this year. Now...

06.10.2026 30

WA Today

Jon Pierik

‘I’ve got life experiences’: Why Jaymie Graham is ready to lead Kangaroos

North has had six senior coaches in the past eight years. Jaymie Graham narrowly missed out on the jobs at Carlton and Essendon earlier this year. Now...

06.10.2026 40

The Age

Jon Pierik

‘I’ve got life experiences’: Why Jaymie Graham is ready to lead Kangaroos

North has had six senior coaches in the past eight years. Jaymie Graham narrowly missed out on the jobs at Carlton and Essendon earlier this year. Now...

06.10.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Jon Pierik

Adelaide v Western Bulldogs player ratings: Beveridge’s men were down and out. These guns made a game of it

The Dogs charged to a one-point lead in the final term. But Adelaide, courtesy of their firepower up forward, responded in style.

05.09.2026 40

WA Today

Jon Pierik

Adelaide v Western Bulldogs player ratings: Beveridge’s men were down and out. These guns made a game of it

The Dogs charged to a one-point lead in the final term. But Adelaide, courtesy of their firepower up forward, responded in style.

05.09.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jon Pierik

Adelaide v Western Bulldogs player ratings: Beveridge’s men were down and out. These guns made a game of it

The Dogs charged to a one-point lead in the final term. But Adelaide, courtesy of their firepower up forward, responded in style.

05.09.2026 40

The Age

Jon Pierik

Adelaide v Western Bulldogs player ratings: Beveridge’s men were down and out. These guns made a game of it

The Dogs charged to a one-point lead in the final term. But Adelaide, courtesy of their firepower up forward, responded in style.

05.09.2026 40

Brisbane Times

Jon Pierik

The tough questions Hird fielded during his Essendon coaching interview

James Hird left his coaching interview with the Bombers buoyant on two fronts, and having changed the perception that he was bigger than the club.

25.08.2026 50

WA Today

Jon Pierik

The tough questions Hird fielded during his Essendon coaching interview

James Hird left his coaching interview with the Bombers buoyant on two fronts, and having changed the perception that he was bigger than the club.

25.08.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jon Pierik

The tough questions Hird fielded during his Essendon coaching interview

James Hird left his coaching interview with the Bombers buoyant on two fronts, and having changed the perception that he was bigger than the club.

25.08.2026 40

The Age

Jon Pierik

The tough questions Hird fielded during his Essendon coaching interview

James Hird left his coaching interview with the Bombers buoyant on two fronts, and having changed the perception that he was bigger than the club.

25.08.2026 40

Brisbane Times

Jon Pierik

The top 10 is set, but who will play who? Our experts give their predictions

After a season of intrigue, it all comes down to the last round of the home-and-away campaign to confirm the placings inside the top 10. Here are our...

17.08.2026 50

WA Today

Jon Pierik

The top 10 is set, but who will play who? Our experts give their predictions

After a season of intrigue, it all comes down to the last round of the home-and-away campaign to confirm the placings inside the top 10. Here are our...

17.08.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jon Pierik

The top 10 is set, but who will play who? Our experts give their predictions

After a season of intrigue, it all comes down to the last round of the home-and-away campaign to confirm the placings inside the top 10. Here are our...

17.08.2026 40

The Age

Jon Pierik

The top 10 is set, but who will play who? Our experts give their predictions

After a season of intrigue, it all comes down to the last round of the home-and-away campaign to confirm the placings inside the top 10. Here are our...

17.08.2026 40

Brisbane Times

Jon Pierik

In the run to finals, these five clubs are locked in a battle for the top four

The Swans, Hawks and Lions are battling for second spot, while the remaining finals berths are open. What’s in store for your side?

03.08.2026 60

WA Today

Jon Pierik

In the run to finals, these five clubs are locked in a battle for the top four

The Swans, Hawks and Lions are battling for second spot, while the remaining finals berths are open. What’s in store for your side?

03.08.2026 50

Brisbane Times

Jon Pierik

In the run to finals, these five clubs are locked in a battle for the top four

The Swans, Hawks and Lions are battling for second spot, while the remaining finals berths are open. What’s in store for your side?

03.08.2026 50

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jon Pierik

In the run to finals, these five clubs are locked in a battle for the top four

The Swans, Hawks and Lions are battling for second spot, while the remaining finals berths are open. What’s in store for your side?

03.08.2026 60

The Age

Jon Pierik

So much for being too old and too slow. Here’s how the Pies can make the top four

While Fremantle have all but secured top spot, the remaining nine positions in the new top-10 finals format are up or grabs.

27.07.2026 60

WA Today

Jon Pierik

So much for being too old and too slow. Here’s how the Pies can make the top four

While Fremantle have all but secured top spot, the remaining nine positions in the new top-10 finals format are up or grabs.

27.07.2026 50

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jon Pierik

So much for being too old and too slow. Here’s how the Pies can make the top four

While Fremantle have all but secured top spot, the remaining nine positions in the new top-10 finals format are up or grabs.

27.07.2026 50

The Age

Jon Pierik

So much for being too old and too slow. Here’s how the Pies can make the top four

While Fremantle have all but secured top spot, the remaining nine positions in the new top-10 finals format are up or grabs.

27.07.2026 50

Brisbane Times

Jon Pierik

From code red to unstoppable: How your AFL team is placed in the chase for the top 10

Another week, another change of the magnets. While Fremantle have all but secured top spot, the remaining nine positions in the new top-10 finals...

20.07.2026 60

WA Today

Jon Pierik

From code red to unstoppable: How your AFL team is placed in the chase for the top 10

Another week, another change of the magnets. While Fremantle have all but secured top spot, the remaining nine positions in the new top-10 finals...

20.07.2026 60

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jon Pierik

From code red to unstoppable: How your AFL team is placed in the chase for the top 10

Another week, another change of the magnets. While Fremantle have all but secured top spot, the remaining nine positions in the new top-10 finals...

20.07.2026 60

The Age

Jon Pierik

From code red to unstoppable: How your AFL team is placed in the chase for the top 10

Another week, another change of the magnets. While Fremantle have all but secured top spot, the remaining nine positions in the new top-10 finals...

20.07.2026 50

Brisbane Times

Jon Pierik

Wildest dreams: Who will make finals in the AFL’s race for the top 10?

The run home to the AFL finals in 2026 remains must-watch viewing, with positions one (slightly) through to 10 there for the taking with six...

13.07.2026 50

WA Today

Jon Pierik

Wildest dreams: Who will make finals in the AFL’s race for the top 10?

The run home to the AFL finals in 2026 remains must-watch viewing, with positions one (slightly) through to 10 there for the taking with six...

13.07.2026 50

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jon Pierik

Wildest dreams: Who will make finals in the AFL’s race for the top 10?

The run home to the AFL finals in 2026 remains must-watch viewing, with positions one (slightly) through to 10 there for the taking with six...

13.07.2026 50

The Age

Jon Pierik

Wildest dreams: Who will make finals in the AFL’s race for the top 10?

The run home to the AFL finals in 2026 remains must-watch viewing, with positions one (slightly) through to 10 there for the taking with six...

13.07.2026 50

Brisbane Times

Jon Pierik

At quarter-time of season 2026, this is what your club needs to fix

Irrespective of how your team has fared in the first six games, there’s something the coaching panel wants to fix. We identify some specific issues...

21.04.2026 70

WA Today

Jon Pierik

At quarter-time of season 2026, this is what your club needs to fix

Irrespective of how your team has fared in the first six games, there’s something the coaching panel wants to fix. We identify some specific issues...

21.04.2026 70

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jon Pierik

At quarter-time of season 2026, this is what your club needs to fix

Irrespective of how your team has fared in the first six games, there’s something the coaching panel wants to fix. We identify some specific issues...

21.04.2026 70

The Age

Jon Pierik

At quarter-time of season 2026, this is what your club needs to fix

Irrespective of how your team has fared in the first six games, there’s something the coaching panel wants to fix. We identify some specific issues...

21.04.2026 70

Brisbane Times

Jon Pierik

Inside the Carlton rooms after their latest fadeout leaves Voss in the gun

Blues CEO Graham Wright and president Rob Priestley have a decision to make after another harrowing second-half collapse. Time is running out if...

03.04.2026 90

WA Today

Jon Pierik

Inside the Carlton rooms after their latest fadeout leaves Voss in the gun

Blues CEO Graham Wright and president Rob Priestley have a decision to make after another harrowing second-half collapse. Time is running out if...

03.04.2026 70

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jon Pierik

Inside the Carlton rooms after their latest fadeout leaves Voss in the gun

Blues CEO Graham Wright and president Rob Priestley have a decision to make after another harrowing second-half collapse. Time is running out if...

03.04.2026 90

The Age

Jon Pierik

Inside the Carlton rooms after their latest fadeout leaves Voss in the gun

Blues CEO Graham Wright and president Rob Priestley have a decision to make after another harrowing second-half collapse. Time is running out if...

03.04.2026 100

Brisbane Times

Jon Pierik

‘In the wilderness’: Are the Blues or Bombers in a better position to rise?

The Blues and Bombers find themselves near the foot of the ladder, with hopes of a 17th flag distant dream. Who would you rather be?

02.04.2026 70

The Age

Jon Pierik

‘In the wilderness’: Are the Blues or Bombers in a better position to rise?

The Blues and Bombers find themselves near the foot of the ladder, with hopes of a 17th flag distant dream. Who would you rather be?

02.04.2026 80

Brisbane Times

Jon Pierik

‘In the wilderness’: Are the Blues or Bombers in a better position to rise?

The Blues and Bombers find themselves near the foot of the ladder, with hopes of a 17th flag distant dream. Who would you rather be?

02.04.2026 80

WA Today

Jon Pierik

‘In the wilderness’: Are the Blues or Bombers in a better position to rise?

The Blues and Bombers find themselves near the foot of the ladder, with hopes of a 17th flag distant dream. Who would you rather be?

02.04.2026 70

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jon Pierik

Have the AFL’s rule changes worked? We crunched the numbers

After three rounds, this is what the numbers say about scoring. Have the AFL’s rule changes had the desired effect?

24.03.2026 80

WA Today

Jon Pierik

Have the AFL’s rule changes worked? We crunched the numbers

After three rounds, this is what the numbers say about scoring. Have the AFL’s rule changes had the desired effect?

24.03.2026 100

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jon Pierik