Teams: Key forward comes in for Pies as Demons swing magnets
The Demons have been urged to make life ‘uncomfortable for a Pies gun while swinging the magnets which could result in Harrison Petty going down back.
The Demons have been urged to make life ‘uncomfortable for a Pies gun while swinging the magnets which could result in Harrison Petty going down back.
The Crows were denied a finals berth in 2023 by an incorrect umpiring call. Heading into 2024, optimism was boundless and yet it has gone awry for Adelaide. So what happened?
Adelaide chief executive Tim Silvers won’t be making ‘rash decisions’ after Thursday night’s loss, but he’s questioned how well the players have handled the heat this year.
They’ve been written off as a ‘fake’ top-four side, but Chris Davies isn’t having it. The Port Adelaide footy boss has his say on Charlie Dixon, leaving the SANFL, Jason Dunstall and more.
The AFL has this week provided further clarity on the holding the ball rule – a notioned welcomed by Michael Voss and Brad Scott. But the Power doesn’t agree with the league’s decisions.
Hours after the Crows were given the tick to go ahead with their Thebarton dream, the club has taken the first steps towards the creation of their new home base.
Adelaide’s season has been a failure thus far, but chairman John Olsen remains resolute in standing by coach Matthew Nicks despite his disappointment after the Crows loss to the Hawks.
Jake Soligo was supposed to be a top-15 draft pick, yet became a Crow deep into the second round. Now, the emerging star following in Rory Sloane’s footsteps is making those who overlooked him pay.
Adelaide has won four of their last five Showdowns against Port Adelaide. On Thursday night they identified a weakness in the Power’s game and punished them, MATT TURNER writes.
Adelaide had to push hard to finally give one of the game’s biggest rivalries the standalone stage it deserves – and now the Crows want more of it, ‘like the eastern state clubs’.
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