The Barossa Valley missed out to Mount Barker in the first two years of Gather Round. This is the story of how the small town of Lyndoch landed the footy festival — and the people behind it.
The AFL’s newest venue is all but complete ahead of its introduction in April. MATT TURNER takes you inside the Barossa Valley’s new ground ahead of Gather Round.
Josh Rachele is in doubt for Adelaide’s last pre-season hitout after a training injury scare. MATT TURNER has the latest Crows news, including a round 1 bolter.
Adelaide trumpeted the additions of four new leaders in 2024. Three of them are now gone a year later. Basically, the Crows got it wrong.
Tom De Koning is worth the price tag, we have an early Smokie for AA, and the Power has a serious concern. Here are nine things we learned from week one of pre-season practice games.
Jeremy Finlayson proved he was ready to step in and help Port Adelaide’s injury-hit backline. But did the dominant Crows expose a bigger issue? Get all the intel from Mt Barker.
Power superstar Ollie Wines says there’s added motivation at Port to not only send Ken Hinkley off on a high, but possibly a Port Adelaide legend alongside him.
Port Adelaide will wear guernseys featuring the GFG Alliance logo in Friday’s pre-season match against Adelaide, despite the company going into administration.
The Crows look set to unveil four big recruits in their pre-season “Showdown” with Port, with Wednesday’s match sim providing some key intel on who will make way for new stars.
There are few footballers who go from local footy direct to the AFL. MATT TURNER looks back on the players who have followed the same path as Port Adelaide’s new SSP signing Josh Lai.
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