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Andrew Capel is a multi award-winning sports writer for The Advertiser, focusing primarily on AFL and cricket. He has been with News Corp for more than 30 years and reports extensively on the Adelaide and Port Adelaide football clubs and South Australian cricket team. A former under-age state cricketer, Andrew’s passion for sport traces back to his childhood when he sat on his dad’s shoulders at Glenelg Football Club games.

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Robbie Gray of the Power celebrates a goal during the Round 8 AFL match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Adelaide Crows at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, Saturday, May 12, 2018. (AAP Image/David Mariuz) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Fifteen shades of Gray: Why Robbie is in own league

PORT Adelaide superstar Robbie Gray in a league of his own, having had more 20-plus disposal, three-plus goal games in the past five seasons than any other player.

Andrew Capel

Road to the draft: Where to rank Rankine?

AFL talent ambassador Kevin Sheehan says he cannot wait for the day South Australian excitement machine Izak Rankine puts together a “complete’’ game of football.

Crows

‘Worse than last time’: Betts positive despite latest blow

STAR Adelaide forward Eddie Betts will miss a month after reinjuring his hamstring, continuing the Crows’ horror run. But he said his teammates were staying upbeat and confident of rediscovering the form that took them to a grand final.

Woodville

14/04/18 - SANFL - Port Adelaide v Eagles at Alberton Oval. Jack Lukosius takes a big mark over Jasper Pittard and Jimmy Toumpas. Picture SARAH REED

No.1 draft chance flying in rare air

POTENTIAL No. 1 draft pick Jack Lukosius has been described as the best tall for his age since St Kilda great Nick Riewoldt burst onto the scene 18 years ago.

Port Adelaide

Pair of Jacks star for Port but face squeeze for Dees reunion

PORT Adelaide says top-two Melbourne draft picks Jack Watts and Jack Trengove have the form on the board to earn a fairytale reunion against their former club at Adelaide Oval on Friday night. But who do they replace?

SANFL

Panthers thump Crows in record 112-point mauling

SOUTH Adelaide’s dynamic midfield duo ran riot as the understrength Crows were humiliated in a record SANFL defeat at Noarlunga Oval.

AFL News

ADV Sport: SA v VIC COUNTRY U18s AFL#Not to be used by other media outlets without the Advertiser's permission# Jack Lukosius at Adelaide Oval Sunday, June 17, 2018. (AAP Image/Russell Millard) NO ARCHIVING

Croweaters fight back to remain unbeaten

SOUTH Australia yesterday fought back from 16 points behind to beat Vic Country and stay on track for its first AFL under-18 division one championship title since 2014.

Port Adelaide

Thomas’ selfless game repays Port’s faith

FORMER Kangaroo Lindsay Thomas copped a big suspension in his Port Adelaide debut, but his second game in Power colours went smoothly as he played a significant role in the win over the Bulldogs.

Crows

Jacobs playing with sore back

ADELAIDE’S ruck ironman Sam Jacobs has admitted he is playing with a sore back but has refused to use it as an excuse for his form struggles.

Port Adelaide

“They’d be pretty proud of their boy,’’ says Hinkley

PORT Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has hailed exciting young forward Todd Marshall’s resilience, revealing he was so “desperate’’ to play AFL again following the death of his father that he played through injury in the SANFL to push his case for a recall.

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