Jon Pierik
The Sydney Morning Herald
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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Kennett challenges former players over racism allegations as WorkSafe probes Hawthorn
The Hawthorn president said it was unfair that the players and their families used anonymity but then named the Hawks officials in racism allegations in an ABC report. → Read More
‘Pie for life’: De Goey remains a Magpie; Henry seeks trade
Jordan De Goey says he has “bled black and white”, having agreed to remain with the Magpies and committed to a program the club has set in place, while a young Magpie wants to join the Cats. → Read More
Holmes, Reid and McInerney face moment of truth; Saints sound out Geoff Walsh
Max Holmes, Sam Reid and Justin McInerney face key fitness tests ahead of grand final selection. Meanwhile, the Saints have sounded out Geoff Walsh to be their new football operations boss. → Read More
‘Deeply distressed’: Fagan ‘categorically’ denies Hawthorn wrongdoing
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has categorically denied allegations of wrongdoing against Indigenous players during his time at Hawthorn. → Read More
Dog wants out: Dunkley requests trade to Brisbane
Western Bulldogs premiership star Josh Dunkley has quit the club and is seeking to begin a new life with the Brisbane Lions on a six-year deal. The Bulldogs, however, aren’t happy. → Read More
September dreaming: How the eight AFL finalists are shaping up
Form, injuries and selection are all magnified at the business end of the AFL season. We take a look at how the finalists are placed heading into what will be a September to remember. → Read More
De Goey’s quad to be assessed, Moore ruled out; McVeigh ‘up against it’ as Giants circle Clarkson
Collingwood’s Darcy Moore ruled out and Jordan De Goey’s quad to be assessed, GWS interim coach Mark McVeigh says his future depends on Alastair Clarkson, and a big Hawk returns. → Read More
Tomljanovic angry with Kyrgios question after Wimbledon quarter-final loss
Ajla Tomljanovic has taken aim at the immediate line of questioning directed her way about former partner Nick Kyrgios, immediately after losing her Wimbledon quarter-final. → Read More
Nick’s tricks: What makes Kyrgios’ game so good?
Nick Kyrgios has stormed into the Wimbledon semi-finals, the first time the flamboyant Australian has been alive at this stage of any singles grand slam tournament. We track what makes him so dangerous on court. → Read More
The champion in Tomljanovic’s corner as she makes Wimbledon charge
Ajla Tomljanovic is through to the quarter-finals at Wimbledon for the second-straight year, and has opened up about the support she gets from tennis royalty Chris Evert. → Read More
May, Melksham available; Powell injury scares Suns; Preuss suspended; Gunston, Lewis return
Steven May has served his club-imposed suspension and will return for Thursday night’s blockbuster against premiership rival Brisbane Lions at the MCG, while there are injury and suspension concerns for others across the competition. → Read More
Goodwin addresses mental health struggles; Dees’ May day answered; Dangerfield backs mid-season trades
Premiership coach Simon Goodwin has spoken openly about his mental health struggles, the Demons have settled on a replacement for Steven May, while AFLPA president Patrick Dangerfield says a mid-season trade period could happen within the next couple of years. → Read More
How does the AFL’s illicit drug policy work?
Former Saints skipper Nick Riewoldt says there is too much “wiggle room” in the AFL’s drug policy. What does he mean? → Read More
‘It’s a possibility’: Hird could have greater presence at GWS
Giants chief Dave Matthews has commented on James Hird and Alastair Clarkson, with both men firmly linked to the vacant senior coaching role vacated by Leon Cameron. → Read More
Martin back in Tigers’ lair but will he finish his career at Punt Rd?
Dustin Martin returns to action against Collingwood on Saturday, having had time off to grieve the death of his father, but whether he finishes his career at Punt Rd or elsewhere remains a point of intrigue. Could he do a Lance Franklin and move to Sydney? → Read More
Family and friends farewell Shane Warne at a private funeral
Around 80 of Shane Warne’s family members and closest friends gathered to farewell the cricketing great on Sunday. → Read More
‘New DNA’: McRae lauds Magpies’ fighting spirit
Collingwood coach Craig McRae was full of praise for his side after a 17-point win over St Kilda, one which has left counterpart Brett Ratten frustrated by his team’s inability to handle pressure. → Read More
Hawks unveil debutants; Horne-Francis ready to go
Hawthorn’s side for round one features 14 players who are 23 years of age or under, including draftees Josh Ward and Connor Macdonald. Meanwhile, the Kangaroos have their prized No.1 pick and the Suns will unleash a former Tiger. → Read More
‘Rest in peace my good mate’: emotional teammates and rivals struggle with Warne loss
David Boon and Allan Border fought back tears. A heartbroken Brian Lara expressed disbelief. Muttiah Muralitharan will always be grateful to Warne for his help after the Boxing Day tsunami. Glenn McGrath was “absolutely devastated”. → Read More
Warne was watching cricket, about to go to dinner before 20 minutes of CPR
The most successful spin bowler of all time, whose skill and humour inspired a generation of cricketers, was found unconscious with the historic first Test match between Australia and Pakistan playing on the television. → Read More