Jon Pierik

Given his pedigree, it would not have been a surprise if Australia’s newest Formula 1 driver picked MotoGP over racing on four wheels, but two key things changed the course of his career.

An experimental Australian line-up, led by Marcus Stoinis’ batting masterclass, has cruised to a seven-wicket win over Pakistan in Hobart on Monday night, completing a 3-0 T20 series sweep. However, the win was marred by an injury to Glenn Maxwell.

The AFL trade period has hit its final deadline after 10 days of activity. Bulldogs star Bailey Smith is a confirmed Geelong player while Essendon’s Jake Stringer has officially been traded to Greater Western Sydney for pick 53.

The AFL trade period has hit its final deadline after 10 days of activity. Bulldogs star Bailey Smith is a confirmed Geelong player while Essendon’s Jake Stringer has officially been traded to Greater Western Sydney for pick 53.

The AFL trade period has hit its final deadline after 10 days of activity. Bulldogs star Bailey Smith is a confirmed Geelong player while Essendon’s Jake Stringer has officially been traded to Greater Western Sydney for pick 53.

Keep up with all the action from day eight of the AFL’s player movement period. Got a key trade question? Our experts will answer them.

Carlton captain Patrick Cripps has won his second AFL Brownlow Medal, polling a record 45 votes to claim the honour convincingly. The 29-year-old is the first player to win two Brownlows playing for Carlton.

Carlton captain Patrick Cripps has won his second AFL Brownlow Medal, polling a record 45 votes to claim the honour convincingly. The 29-year-old is the first player to win two Brownlows playing for Carlton.

Carlton captain Patrick Cripps has won his second AFL Brownlow Medal, polling a record 45 votes to claim the honour convincingly. The 29-year-old is the first player to win two Brownlows playing for Carlton.

In a crazy finals result which propels Brisbane to the preliminary finals, the Lions recovered from a massive deficit in the second half to eliminate the GWS Giants