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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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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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MELBOURNE , AUSTRALIA. May 18, 2024. AFL round 10Ã Collingwood vs Adelaide at the MCG . Rory Laird of the Crows clears by hand during the 4th qtr. . Pic: Michael Klein

Crows desperate to break seven-year hoodoo to stay in finals hunt

The Adelaide Crows are desperate to defeat the Hawks this weekend to continue an unlikely push towards finals – but they’ll have to beat a seven-year hoodoo to do so.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 02: Brayden Cook of the Crows celebrates a goal during the 2024 AFL Round 08 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Port Adelaide Power at Adelaide Oval on May 02, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Crows’ new ‘connector’ taking his chance and running with it

Adelaide called Brayden Cook “raw” when he was drafted back in 2020. The man himself says he was shocked how far off he was when he came to the Crows. Now, that’s all changed.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 26: Reilly O'Brien of the Crows celebrates a goal with Ben Keays of the Crows during the round 11 AFL match between Kuwarna (the Adelaide Crows) and Waalitj Marawar (the West Coast Eagles) at Adelaide Oval, on May 26, 2024, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

The Lowdown: Crows’ most promising sign from big win

Two big wins at AFL level for both South Australian clubs left most footy supporters in the state happy. SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON unpacks the likes and dislikes in The Lowdown.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 26: Chayce Jones of the Crows celebrates a goal with Brayden Cook 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)

Percentage still a factor for Nicks as Crows fill their boots

Adelaide booted 21 goals to five in a comprehensive rout on Sunday. Despite having a draw to their name, Matthew Nicks said every bit of percentage counts.

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Adelaide defender Luke Nankervis. Picture: Connor Chamberlin

Why rising Crow ‘had to grow up’ and ditch the ‘Padawan braid’

When Luke Nankervis first arrived at West Lakes it was his Jedi ‘Padawan braid’ that caught the eye. Now he is making sure it is his footy that stands out, as he becomes a key part of the Crows.

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