Nicks hits back at ‘vanilla’ call, says Crows’ issue is mental
Adelaide is on its way to Perth for a crunch clash with Fremantle on Good Friday – and coach Matthew Nicks had something to say before the Crows took off.
Adelaide is on its way to Perth for a crunch clash with Fremantle on Good Friday – and coach Matthew Nicks had something to say before the Crows took off.
Port Adelaide has locked one of the key pillars of its premiership push, who says he’s “refreshed and re-energised” after confirming his future at the club.
Brodie Smith will play his 250th game for the Crows against Fremantle on Friday. He reflects on his journey so far, and how he will rediscover form after a slow start to the season.
Port Adelaide ‘couldn’t have done more work’ on its goalkicking over summer – but the Power has still kicked more behinds than any other side this year. So, what’s the issue?
When Travis Boak was drafted to Port Adelaide, his mum cried and swore because he wasn’t staying in Victoria. Now 18 years on, the family reflect on his amazing career at the Power.
Travis Boak’s family couldn’t be there for his 300th game. Ahead of his 350th on Sunday they reflect on his career and who he is away from the footy field.
Travis Boak will become the first ever Port Adelaide player to play 350 AFL games on Sunday. But his influence off the field may be just as great, his teammates write.
Adelaide almost conjured a Houdini act on the Gold Coast with a comeback from nowhere in the rain. But as SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON writes, it shouldn’t detract from major issues exposed by the Suns. See all the SA footy likes and dislikes.
Port Adelaide’s off-season recruiting was focused on strengthening its defensive and ruck stocks. But, as SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON explains, the biggest winner looks to be Charlie Dixon.
Power coach Ken Hinkley was full of praise for veteran Travis Boak ahead of his 350th game, hailing his importance to both the team and the entire footy club.
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