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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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AFL

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 03: Matt Crouch of the Adelaide Crows marks the ball during the round 21 AFL match between Geelong Cats and Adelaide Crows at GMHBA Stadium, on August 03, 2024, in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Nicks’ fears for player, fan interaction after Crouch drama

Matthew Nicks says he fears for the future of close interactions between fans and AFL players after Matt Crouch was embroiled in a post-Showdown hat attack drama.

AFL

David Koch, Port Adelaide chairman, wearing the clubs black and white striped guernsey. The fight between Port Adelaide and Collingwood football clubs has heated up today with the fight over the wearing of the black and white guernsey referred to the AFL's legal department. Picture: Jonathan Ng

‘Elitist crap’: Koch says Showdowns need to lose ‘nastiness’

Showdown 56 proved to be one of the most heated games in a footy’s most heated rivalry. David Koch says both SA clubs need to come together to take the sting out of future Showdowns.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 28: Ollie Wines of the Power celebrates after scoring a goal during the round 11 AFL match between Richmond Tigers and Yartapuulti / Port Adelaide Power at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on May 28, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

Port star’s message to Clarko after public trade wishlist

When Alastair Clarkson went public with a trade wishlist of experienced players, it thrust Ollie Wines’ name back into the spotlight. Now, the Port star has his say.

AFLW

Tigers’ top pick primed to take AFLW by storm

Richmond’s No.1 pick Ellie McKenzie is in ominous form as the start of the new season draws closer, with predictions she is ready to fulfil her “superstar” billing.

AFL

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Taylor Walker of the Crows celebrates a goal during the 2024 AFL Round 06 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Essendon Bombers at Adelaide Oval on April 19, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Walker wants Crows future sorted ahead of possible swan song

Taylor Walker plans to return to Adelaide’s team for what could be the final time against Sydney this weekend — or will his future be settled before then?

VideoSport

Adelaide Crows player Matt Crouch allegedly accused of assault after fiery Saturday night showdown.

Did he or didn’t he? Watch alleged hat attack by star Crows player

Video has emerged capturing the moment Crows star Matt Crouch allegedly knocks a hat off a Port fan after Saturday’s fiery Showdown 56. Watch it here.

Olympics

PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 11: Silver medalist Matthew Richardson poses on the podium after the Men's Keirin, Final on day sixteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Velodrome on August 11, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Bags were packed: Inside story of Aussie Olympian’s shock defection

Matthew Richardson won three medals in Australian colours at the Paris Olympics. But he had already packed his bags Down Under in preparation for his shock defection.

PollAFL News

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUG 17: Dan Houston of the Power with fans after the win during the 2024 AFL Round 23 match between the port Adelaide Power and the Adelaide Crows at Adelaide Oval on August 17, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Houston breaks silence on Rankine hit as our experts deliver verdict

Port Adelaide star Dan Houston has made his return to Alberton as he awaits his fate at the tribunal for his hit on Izak Rankine. Will it be more than a four-game ban? Have your say.

AFL

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUG 17: Jase Burgoyne of the Power celebrates a goal during the 2024 AFL Round 23 match between the port Adelaide Power and the Adelaide Crows at Adelaide Oval on August 17, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

The Lowdown: Port son of a gun responds to some tough love

Jase Burgoyne has plenty of talent, but in his debut season, seemed to be lacking in some intensity. But after some tough love from the Power, the son of a gun is rewarding his team in spades.

Port Adelaide

‘Thunda’ struck! Power mascot punched at Showdown

It was one of the most fiery Showdowns in some time and the biff didn’t take place just between the Power and Crows players with even Port’s mascot in the wars.

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