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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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Crows Training - Rory Sloane Announcement - Rory Sloane with his family, wife Bel and kids, Sonny,4, Bohdi,3, and Summer,1, has decided to retire.Crows training ahead of this weeks showdown. 29 April 2024. Picture Dean Martin

‘Far out I was close’: Rory gave everything for one last chance

Rory Sloane has announced his retirement after the risk of another eye injury became too great. The former Crows captain opens up on how he came to the difficult decision.

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Crows Training - Rory Sloane Announcement - Rory Sloane with Coach Matthew Nicks alongside, managed to hold it together quite well considering the emotion of the announcement of his retirement.29 April 2024. Picture Dean Martin

‘Not much will change’: How Sloane will stay involved at Crows

Rory Sloane has called time on his career, but that won’t be the end of his time at West Lakes. See what he has in mind moving forward after Monday’s retirement.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25: Kyle Langford of the Bombers looks dejected after a draw during the 2024 AFL Round 07 match between the Essendon Bombers and the Collingwood Magpies at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 25, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Players, coaches divided as Anzac Day ignites extra time debate

A divide has been exposed between players and coaches over the introduction of extra-time during the AFL home-and-away season, with several coaches calling for fans to have the final say.

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Zak Butters ahead of his 100th game on Friday night, pictured on April 24th, 2024, at Alberton Oval.Picture: Tom Huntley

The moments that made – and nearly broke – Zak Butters

Zak Butters’ career was nearly over 40 games in. Now, on the eve of game 100, he speaks to SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON about his journey to becoming one of the game’s biggest stars.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 13: Zak Butters of the Power celebrates a goal during the 2024 AFL Round 05 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Fremantle Dockers at Adelaide Oval on April 13, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Port stars happy with midfield mix despite recent poor showings

The Power have been beaten in the midfield in their last two matches, but Ollie Wines and Zak Butters are happy with how their current mix is operating.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 20: Port Adelaide leave the field looking dejected after a loss during the 2024 AFL Round 06 match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Port Adelaide Power at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 20, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

The Lowdown: Alarm bells have to be ringing at Port Adelaide

The Power’s old wounds were opened by the Pies yet again at the MCG, and their profile shows their biggest weakness hasn’t been fixed yet. LIKES and DISLIKES from round 6.

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‘Wasn’t brave enough’: Young Crow’s startling confession

Crows forward Josh Rachele has opened up about his two missed opportunities during Friday night’s tight match with Essendon, while an AFL legend says it’s a behaviour that can be coached out of his game.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 20: Jordon Sweet of the Power marks during the round six AFL match between Collingwood Magpies and Port Adelaide Power at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on April 20, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Port’s failed dual-ruck plan not dead yet

Despite the pairing of Ivan Soldo and Jordon Sweet failing to work against Collingwood, Power assistant coach Chad Cornes says the combo could return.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 20: Jason Horne-Francis of the Power handballs whilst being tackled during the round six AFL match between Collingwood Magpies and Port Adelaide Power at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on April 20, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Fears allayed after Horne-Francis, Williams injuries

Jason Horne-Francis and Zac Williams sent scares through their respective camps on the weekend, but their outlook is much better than feared.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 13: Charlie Dixon of the Power celebrates the final siren during the round five AFL match between Port Adelaide Power and Fremantle Dockers at Adelaide Oval, on April 13, 2024, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Dixon rest call for Pies clash made pre-season, more to come

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has told Power fans to prepare for Charlie Dixon to be rested again in 2024 after leaving him out of the side to face Collingwood on Saturday.

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