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Simeon Thomas-Wilson is an AFL reporter based in Adelaide for News Corp’s National Sports Newsroom and CODE Sports. Prior to that he reported on sport, crime, politics and urban affairs for The Advertiser in Adelaide and The Mercury in Hobart. In 2021 he won the Clinton Grybas award for the best emerging talent in football media.

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Artist Impression of New Crows Facility at Thebarton Oval.

Crows order ‘immediate review’ after Thebby mishap

The Crows have ordered an “immediate review” of the planning documentation around their $100m plan to construct a new training base at Thebarton Oval after a mix-up.

AFL

MELBOURNE, DECEMBER 6, 2024: St Kilda pre-season training at RSEA Park. Jack Sinclair. Picture: Mark Stewart

Swapping magnets: The positional switches over pre-season

Coaches love swinging the magnets around in pre-season, and we’ve had eyes at nearly every club’s sessions to get the word on who’s shaping up to change roles.

AFL News

Zak Butters and Jackson Mead go after the ball. Picture: Port Adelaide FC

Track Watch: Robbie Gray 2.0? Draftee making his own mark

Power legend Robbie Gray had a big say in young Victorian Joe Berry landing at Alberton in the draft. Those who didn’t know why, found out a bit more on Friday. All the track standouts.

AFL

MELBOURNE, DECEMBER 6, 2024: St Kilda pre-season training at RSEA Park. Tobie Travaglia. Picture: Mark Stewart

Summer standouts: The kids turning heads on the track

They’ve been at their clubs less than a month, but a number of new draftees have already made a big impression at training. See all the recent standouts here.

AFL

MELBOURNE , AUSTRALIA. March 7 , 2024. AFL . Collingwood training at Olympic Park. Tom Mitchell and Scott Pendlebury battle during todays session at Olympic Park . Pic: Michael Klein

Track watch: Star Pie in a moon boot as Saints eye returns

A senior trio of Magpies missed training on Tuesday, with a triple threat of young stars shining in their places. See the latest from the Collingwood training track.

AFLW

Pick 39 for Rising Star? Why Port traded one of its biggest assets

Two years after she was crowned the AFLW’s rising star, Hannah Ewings has become the latest player to cross the SA divide after being traded by Port Adelaide. SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON explains why.

AFL News

Izak Rankine and James Peatling at Crows training. Picture: AFC

Track Watch: Moment that proves new Crow will make a difference

As pre-season training heats up, James Peatling is showing exactly why the Crows were so keen to get him to West Lakes, setting the tone during match sim on Monday.

AFL News

Port Adelaide training at Alberton. 29 November 2024. Picture: Dean Martin

Breakout forward wants to be ‘the man’ for new-look Power

Port Adelaide’s forward line struggled at times in 2024 but after a busy off-season, it’s set to look a whole lot different next year. Here’s the latest from the training track.

AFLW

Trade latest: Premiership defender requests trade to Hawthorn

With the AFLW trade period about to officially open, and the first fully national draft around the corner, clubs are in deep discussion about how to improve their lists. Here’s the latest.

AFL

Crows fans during the AFL Gather Round match between the Adelaide Crows and Melbourne Demons at the Adelaide Oval on April 4, 2024. Photo by Phil Hillyard(Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - **NO ON SALES** - Â©Phil Hillyard )

AFL gives Gather Round fans hip-pocket relief

With plane tickets, accommodation and more in Adelaide soaring in Gather Round, the AFL has lent fans some hip-pocket relief at grounds, with tickets set to go on sale next week.

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