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Graham Cornes OAM, is a former Australian Rules footballer, inaugural Adelaide Crows coach and media personality. He has spent a lifetime in AFL football as a successful player and coach, culminating in his admission to the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 2012.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 10: Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats celebrates a goal during the 2025 AFL Round 05 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Geelong Cats at Adelaide Oval on April 10, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Cornes: Crows’ defence the real Danger in Gather Round spectacle

Crows fans may have disappointed by their loss at the hands of Patrick Dangerfield this week, but Gather Round football is the real winner, writes Graham Cornes.

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Tony Modra is welcomed by adoring fans at Adelaide Airport 08 Aug 1993. (Pic by staff photographer Ray Titus)

Cornes: To the young lady who slid into my DMs … in 1972

I wonder how my old letters compared to Tony Modra’s fan mail or Josh Rachele’s DMs, writes Graham Cornes.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 27: Connor Rozee of the Power looks dejected after a loss during the 2025 AFL Round 03 match between the Essendon Bombers and the Port Adelaide Power at Marvel Stadium on March 27, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Cornes: Power’s talent looking thin on AFL’s big stage

Port fans may have to adjust to the likelihood that their beloved club may not make the finals this season, writes Graham Cornes.

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SANFL: West Adelaide v Sturt at Richmond Oval, Friday, May 17, 2019. Sturt's Matthew Crocker. (Pic: Brenton Edwards)

Cornes: SANFL stars deserve their voices to be heard

Players deserve to have a bigger voice. Both the AFL and the SANFL must recognise this. It may have been 50 years in the making but a SANFL Players Association can no longer be ignored, writes Graham Cornes.

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Cornes: An Adelaide Oval Shield final – howzat fair?

Cornes: An Adelaide Oval Shield final handout – howzat fair?

At this time of the year Adelaide Oval belongs to football, writes Graham Cornes.

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Crows players Jordan Dawson and Ebony Marinoff marking the official commencement of construction on the ClubÃ¢â¬â¢s new $100m headquarters. 6th February 2025 Picture: Brett Hartwig

Cornes: Adelaide Crows members on the fringe during club’s AGM

It’s Fringe Festival time in Adelaide. There are so many entertaining acts, but few match the theatre of the Adelaide Football Club’s AGM and Club Members Annual Meeting, writes Graham Cornes.

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Footballer Chris McDermott (l) and coach Graham Cornes hold trophy on podium after victory. Football - SA vs Vic State of Origin match at Football Park 03 May 1994. (Pic by staff photographer Nicholas Wilson)

Cornes: Just one way best ever footy game could happen again

The clash regarded as the greatest in the history of the sport is almost forgotten now, writes Graham Cornes.

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MT BARKER, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21:Joe Berry of the Power handballs during the AFL practice match between Adelaide Crows and Port Adelaide Power at Mt Barker Summit Sport and Recreation Ground on February 21, 2025 in Mt Barker, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Cornes: First impressions deceive, but Port look to be in trouble

First impressions are the Crows have the talent to improve and Port might be in a little bit of trouble. But remember, first impressions are not always accurate, writes Graham Cornes.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 12:Josh Carr senior assistant coach of Port Adelaide ,Port Adelaide Football Club chairman David Koch and Ken Hinkley senior coach of Port Adelaide speak to the media during a Port Adelaide Power AFL press conference at Alberton Oval on February 12, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Cornes: Stubborn Hinkley wouldn’t blink at Port’s keyboard halfwits

Ken Hinkley must be supremely confident in his own skin to agree to this succession plan, or maybe it’s just ornery stubbornness, writes Graham Cornes.

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Geelong v Brisbane Lions. Skilled Stadium. Troy Selwood (letf) and his brother Joel Selwood contest.

Cornes: It’s been a horrific week for the AFL world

With the grief reaching overwhelming levels, it’s been an awful week for football with the sudden deaths of several players, now all we have… is the memories, writes Graham Cornes.

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