‘Almost unjust’: Power stand by goalkicking after Showdown woes
Inaccuracy killed any hopes of a Power comeback in the Showdown, with one of their coaches suggesting their goalkicking woes don’t reflect the work they are doing at training.
Inaccuracy killed any hopes of a Power comeback in the Showdown, with one of their coaches suggesting their goalkicking woes don’t reflect the work they are doing at training.
Before Crows fans can begin salivating about the thought of Patrick Dangerfield’s return, it seems plans for a return to Adelaide were not as serious as first thought.
Why was it Hinkley’s call to play Rozee? Was the medical staff overruled? There’s plenty of talking points from the Showdown, none bigger than Connor Rozee. See all the SA likes and dislikes.
There aren’t too many household names down back for the Crows, but perhaps their most unlikely hero has shown in back-to-back Showdowns, that he’s ready for the pressure.
Port Adelaide won’t make the same mistake with captain Connor Rozee’s hamstring as it did during the Showdown, making an early call on his availability to take on Geelong.
In the wake of a win he says ‘couldn’t have been more perfect’, Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks has hailed Rory Sloane and the unheralded backline that exposed Port’s big problem again.
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley questioned whether his side had the right personnel in some areas of the ground after last night’s Showdown loss. So, who should be nervous? We rate every player.
Showdown 55 is almost here – but how many of the current Crows and Power players would make the all-time side? We’ve tallied your votes to pick the Ultimate Showdown team.
Another chapter will be written into Showdown history when Adelaide and Port Adelaide clash this weekend. We rank 10 of the greatest moments between the fierce rivals.
On a Friday night in 2022, the AFL had a bet each way with another game held alongside a Showdown in prime time. But Thursday is different – can the Crows and Power live up to the billing?
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