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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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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 06: during the round 13 AFL match between Adelaide Crows and Richmond Tigers at Adelaide Oval, on June 06, 2024, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

What’s changed? The big Crows questions that need answers

After being stunned by Richmond, Adelaide’s season is all but over. And no matter what happens from here, the Crows need another external review, writes SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON.

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Vision of the Adelaide Football Club’s proposed new training, administration and community precinct at Thebarton Oval. Picture: City Collective

Crows’ Thebarton dream moves forward – but there’s a catch

The Crows have won planning approval for a new home base at Thebarton Oval. But there are some conditions they need to meet for the plan to proceed.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 01: Brayden Cook and his Crows' team mates look dejected after losing the round 12 AFL match between Hawthorn Hawks and Adelaide Crows at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on June 01, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

The Lowdown: Time for cooked Crows to focus on 2025

Does the loss to the Hawks spell the end of the Crows’ season? SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON says it’s time for Adelaide to start thinking about next year. Plus what’s going wrong at the Power.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 01: Jordan Dawson of the Crows reacts following the round 12 AFL match between Hawthorn Hawks and Adelaide Crows at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on June 01, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Crows’ Dawson boost, why all eyes are on Josh Rachele

Adelaide have not had much to celebrate of late, but some good news has landed surrounding two of their veterans, as a young star’s role in the team comes into the spotlight.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 30: Mitch Georgiades of the Power celebrates a goal during the 2024 AFL Round 12 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Carlton Blues at Adelaide Oval on May 30, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

After 2023’s heartbreak, Power young gun talks finding his ‘mojo’

Mitch Georgiades only played two AFL games last season after tearing his ACL in the SANFL, but the year off may have helped the young forward forge a potentially great career at the Power.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 09: Patrick Cripps of the Blues acknowledges Michael Voss, Senior Coach of the Blues after the Blues defeated the Demons during the round nine AFL match between Carlton Blues and Melbourne Demons at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on May 09, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Cripps becoming Blues’ Voss why Carlton can win 2024 flag

Michael Voss famously lead one of the great AFL dynasties, now as the coach of the Blues, his skipper could be the reason Carlton’s premiership drought has its best chance of ending.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 16: Travis Boak of Port Adelaide reacts to the loss during the AFL Second Semi Final match between Port Adelaide Power and Greater Western Sydney Giants at Adelaide Oval, on September 16, 2023, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Real deal or ‘fake top four team?’ Brutal gibe Port can’t ignore

Premiership contenders or pretenders? It’s the probing question Port Adelaide can’t ignore as it heads to the bye with its top-four dream in jeopardy. SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON examines why.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 30: Kane Farrell and Aliir Aliir of the Power tackle Charlie Curnow of the Blues during the 2024 AFL Round 12 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Carlton Blues at Adelaide Oval on May 30, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘I’m confused’: Carlton star’s angst over holding the ball changes

The AFL’s holding the ball changes have won a powerful ally who hailed its impact on Thursday night — but not everyone is convinced, with one Blues player conceding he was “confused”.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 26: Ben Keays of the Crows celebrates a goal with Chris Burgess during the 2024 AFL Round 11 match between Kuwarna (Adelaide Crows) and Waalitj Marawar (West Coast Eagles) at Adelaide Oval on May 26, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Unchanged Crows look for stability to end remarkable drought

The Crows’ drought at the ‘G is one of the more remarkable in footy, but Matthew Nicks is set to back in the side that smashed the Eagles to take down an in-form Hawthorn.

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NEWS ADVPort training photosNorwood 2024 draft prospect Logan Evans, who is spending part of pre-season with the PowerImage/Russell Millard Photography

How Power opened its arms to new draftee

Once projected as a top 25 pick, Logan Evans felt his dream “slipping” last year. However, a switch to the Power SANFL side proved the spark he needed to find his way to the AFL.

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