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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 - APRIL 13: Jake Soligo of the Crows in action during the 2024 AFL Round 05 match between the Carlton Blues and the Adelaide Crows at Marvel Stadium on April 13, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Why rising Crow should be ‘first picked’ in Adelaide’s midfield

Jake Soligo has been in the Adelaide midfield for just a couple of games. One former Crow and SA footy great couldn’t be more impressed with what has seen so far.

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Enfield Memorial Garden CEO Michael Robertson. Picture: Sarah Reed Photography / Corporate Conversations

‘It looks unbelievable’: Crows unveil first ever Anzac Day guernsey

The Adelaide Crows have revealed their first ever commemorative Anzac guernsey set to debut in next week’s special round.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 13: Ben Keays of the Crows celebrates a goal during the 2024 AFL Round 05 match between the Carlton Blues and the Adelaide Crows at Marvel Stadium on April 13, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Keays: Win over Blues was ‘one we were working towards’

The Adelaide Crows flipped the script on their slow start to 2024, but midfielder Ben Keays said the club hadn’t made sweeping changes to their game style before the win.

AFL

MELBOURNE , AUSTRALIA. April 13, 2024. AFL. Round 5. Carlton vs Adelaide at Marvel Stadium. Skipper Jordan Dawson and Adelaide Crows senior coach Matthew Nicks after tonights win . Pic: Michael Klein

The Lowdown: Dawson’s funk looms over Crows’ season

The Crows picked themselves up off the canvas for a famous win in round 5, but the poor form of their skipper still looms large. Check out the LIKES and DISLIKES from the Crows and Power.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 30: Brandon Zerk-Thatcher of the Power handballs tackled by Bayley Fritsch of the Demons during the round three AFL match between Port Adelaide Power and Melbourne Demons at Adelaide Oval, on March 30, 2024, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Bunny to lockdown defender: How BZT flipped the switch

Brandon Zerk-Thatcher walked into Port Adelaide as the man who’d had the most goals kicked on him in 2023. Five weeks into 2024 and he’s completely flicked the switch.

AFL News

MELBOURNE , AUSTRALIA. April 5, 2024. AFL Gather Round. Round 4. Port Adelaide vs Essendon at the Adelaide Oval. Connor Rozee of the Power evades Xavier Duursma of the Bombers during the 3rd qtr. . Pic: Michael Klein

Wanganeen: Why new Port skipper Rozee reminds me of myself

Brownlow Medallist Gavin Wanganeen sees similarities between himself and Connor Rozee’s playing styles, and also compares aspects of this year’s Power side to his 2004 premiership team.

AFL

Giants Aaron Cadman taps during the AFL Gather Round match between the GWS Giants and Gold Coast Suns at Mount Barker, Adelaide on April 7, 2024. Photo by Phil Hillyard(Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - **NO ON SALES** - Â©Phil Hillyard )

Cadman: I want defenders to ‘dread playing on me’

No. 1 pick Aaron Cadman has dramatically improved on his first year, but the former No.1 pick tells SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON how he’s looking to take his game to another level.

AFL

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 02: Izak Rankine of the Crows celebrates a goal with Riley Thilthorpe of the Crows during the 2024 AFL Community Series match between Adelaide Crows and West Coast Eagles at Hisense Stadium on March 02, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

The Lowdown: Depth of Crows’ Thilthorpe hole exposed

The loss of young forward Riley Thilthorpe was always going to hit the Crows. Now, it’s become obvious just how hard. See all the SA footy likes and dislikes.

AFL

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 17: Jeremy Finlayson of the Power marks during the round one AFL match between Port Adelaide Power and West Coast Eagles at Adelaide Oval, on March 17, 2024, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

‘Time to make an example’: The damaging history behind ugly slur

Members and supporters of the LGBTIQ+ community say it’s no surprise no male players have come out in the AFL with incidents such as Jeremy Finlayson’s still happening in 2024.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 04: Rory Laird of the Crows in action during the 2024 AFL Round 04 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Melbourne Demons at Adelaide Oval on April 04, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Really comfortable’: van Berlo backs Crows’ midfield mix

The Crows have come under fire for a lackadaisical approach in the guts to start 2024, but midfield coach Nathan van Berlo has been happy with how they have fared.

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