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Brisbane Times

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

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.

yesterday 10

WA Today

Jon Pierik

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

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.

yesterday 10

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

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.

yesterday 10

The Age

Jon Pierik

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

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.

yesterday 10

Brisbane Times

Jon Pierik

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

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 10

WA Today

Jon Pierik

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

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 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jon Pierik

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

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 10

The Age

Jon Pierik

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

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 10

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 30

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 40

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 40

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 30

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 50

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 40

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 50

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 60

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 30

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 50

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 40

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 40

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 50

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 60

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 50

The Age

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 50

Brisbane Times

Jon Pierik

AFL Origin is revived, but will it survive? Tonight we find out

If the Origin is to be a success in its return from the dead, it will need to go some way towards recapturing the magic of yesteryear.

14.02.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jon Pierik

AFL Origin is revived, but will it survive? Tonight we find out

If the Origin is to be a success in its return from the dead, it will need to go some way towards recapturing the magic of yesteryear.

14.02.2026 60

The Age

Jon Pierik

AFL Origin is revived, but will it survive? Tonight we find out

If the Origin is to be a success in its return from the dead, it will need to go some way towards recapturing the magic of yesteryear.

14.02.2026 90

WA Today

Jon Pierik

AFL Origin is revived, but will it survive? Tonight we find out

If the Origin is to be a success in its return from the dead, it will need to go some way towards recapturing the magic of yesteryear.

14.02.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Jon Pierik

AFL 2026 pressure index: This is who’s under the pump at your club

Carlton might have recommitted to Michael Voss, but he’s under more pressure than anyone as we enter the new season. Coaches, of course, rate highly...

09.02.2026 30

WA Today

Jon Pierik

AFL 2026 pressure index: This is who’s under the pump at your club

Carlton might have recommitted to Michael Voss, but he’s under more pressure than anyone as we enter the new season. Coaches, of course, rate highly...

09.02.2026 70

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jon Pierik

AFL 2026 pressure index: This is who’s under the pump at your club

Carlton might have recommitted to Michael Voss, but he’s under more pressure than anyone as we enter the new season. Coaches, of course, rate highly...

09.02.2026 80

The Age

Jon Pierik

AFL 2026 pressure index: This is who’s under the pump at your club

Carlton might have recommitted to Michael Voss, but he’s under more pressure than anyone as we enter the new season. Coaches, of course, rate highly...

09.02.2026 70

Brisbane Times

Jon Pierik

Khawaja, Green, Healy and Perry. What does 2026 have in store for Australian cricket?

It’s been a very Merry Christmas for the Australian Test team and national selectors with Ashes success well and truly ‘urned’, but the new year...

30.12.2025 40

WA Today

Jon Pierik

Khawaja, Green, Healy and Perry. What does 2026 have in store for Australian cricket?

It’s been a very Merry Christmas for the Australian Test team and national selectors with Ashes success well and truly ‘urned’, but the new year...

30.12.2025 50

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jon Pierik

Khawaja, Green, Healy and Perry. What does 2026 have in store for Australian cricket?

It’s been a very Merry Christmas for the Australian Test team and national selectors with Ashes success well and truly ‘urned’, but the new year...

30.12.2025 40

The Age

Jon Pierik

Khawaja, Green, Healy and Perry. What does 2026 have in store for Australian cricket?

It’s been a very Merry Christmas for the Australian Test team and national selectors with Ashes success well and truly ‘urned’, but the new year...

30.12.2025 40

Brisbane Times

Jon Pierik

Key players and first-round picks up for grabs: Your team-by-team guide to trade period

Trade period officially opens on Monday but the chess pieces are already being moved. Here’s your club-by-club guide to what’s on the radar for...

05.10.2025 30

WA Today

Jon Pierik

Key players and first-round picks up for grabs: Your team-by-team guide to trade period

Trade period officially opens on Monday but the chess pieces are already being moved. Here’s your club-by-club guide to what’s on the radar for...

05.10.2025 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jon Pierik

Key players and first-round picks up for grabs: Your team-by-team guide to trade period

Trade period officially opens on Monday but the chess pieces are already being moved. Here’s your club-by-club guide to what’s on the radar for...

05.10.2025 30

The Age

Jon Pierik

Key players and first-round picks up for grabs: Your team-by-team guide to trade period

Trade period officially opens on Monday but the chess pieces are already being moved. Here’s your club-by-club guide to what’s on the radar for...

05.10.2025 30

Brisbane Times

Jon Pierik

Who is better – Geelong or Brisbane? Decide in our head-to-head poll

This shapes as a grand final for the ages, and for good reason. Both teams are loaded with talent. Have your say on who wins across the field on...

24.09.2025 30

WA Today

Jon Pierik

Who is better – Geelong or Brisbane? Decide in our head-to-head poll

This shapes as a grand final for the ages, and for good reason. Both teams are loaded with talent. Have your say on who wins across the field on...

24.09.2025 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jon Pierik

Who is better – Geelong or Brisbane? Decide in our head-to-head poll

This shapes as a grand final for the ages, and for good reason. Both teams are loaded with talent. Have your say on who wins across the field on...

24.09.2025 20

The Age

Jon Pierik

Who is better – Geelong or Brisbane? Decide in our head-to-head poll

This shapes as a grand final for the ages, and for good reason. Both teams are loaded with talent. Have your say on who wins across the field on...

24.09.2025 30

Brisbane Times

Jon Pierik

Andrew Bogut co-owns the team he’s now an assistant coach of. Should Brian Goorjian be nervous?

Bogut’s dual roles at the Sydney Kings will make for an intriguing dynamic, especially if the heat gets turned up on their seasoned mentor, super...

17.09.2025 30

WA Today

Jon Pierik

Andrew Bogut co-owns the team he’s now an assistant coach of. Should Brian Goorjian be nervous?

Bogut’s dual roles at the Sydney Kings will make for an intriguing dynamic, especially if the heat gets turned up on their seasoned mentor, super...

17.09.2025 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jon Pierik