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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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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 17: Zak Butters of the Power is tackled by Reuben Ginbey of the Eagles during the 2024 AFL Round 01 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the West Coast Eagles at Adelaide Oval on March 17, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Eagles rout shows Power’s speed still well and truly threatens

Most expected the Power to beat the Eagles, and their win confirmed much of what we already knew, with speed on the ball, they’re hard to stop.

AFL

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 01: Michael Walters of the Dockers competes for a mark against Ivan Soldo of the Power during the 2024 AFL Community Series match between Port Adelaide Power and Fremantle Dockers at Alberton Oval on March 01, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Soldo hoping to cash in on fresh start as No. 1 ruck

Ivan Soldo made the move across to Alberton for a fresh start and the chance at being the No. 1 ruckman. After a gruelling pre-season, he’s won the battle against fellow recruit Jordan Sweet.

Port Adelaide

Jason Horne-Francis poses at Alberton Oval Wednesday,March,6,2024.Picture Mark Brake

Into the Hornet’s nest: JHF on boos, lessons and coming home

Jason Horne-Francis has had plenty of scrutiny in his first two years in the AFL. He opens up about the lessons learnt, his year in Melbourne, the boos from fans and his new hobby.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 23: Sam Berry of the Crows tackled by Esava Ratugolea of the Power during an AFL practice match between Port Adelaide Power and Adelaide Crows at Alberton Oval on February 23, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Tackling machine Berry to burst back into Crows midfield

The Crows have a plan to tackle the now-strong Gold Coast midfield – literally. Tackle machine Sam Berry will be unleashed for the first time since Round 10, 2023 as Adelaide looks to start its 2024 strong.

AFL

Teams: Port’s big call on Soldo support act, father-son snubbed

Ivan Soldo has won the race to be Port Adelaide’s first-choice ruckman in round 1. Plus, Adelaide’s Taylor Walker replacement revealed. See the full line-ups here.

AFL News

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 01: Ken Hinkley, Senior Coach of the Power at three quarter time during the 2024 AFL Community Series match between Port Adelaide Power and Fremantle Dockers at Alberton Oval on March 01, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Ken keeps Port list powder dry – this time

Last year, Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley declared the club’s list as the best he’s had. So, what does he think of it now after a significant off-season? SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON finds out.

AFL

Adelaide Crows footballer Chris Burgess. Picture: AFC

‘He’s a worker’: Late-blooming Burgess a recruiting win for Crows

Chris Burgess has long been seen as a late bloomer. Adelaide will hope the 28-year-old’s trend of getting better with age continues when he deputises for Taylor Walker on his Crows debut.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 20: Ollie Lord of the Power celebrates a goal during the 2023 AFL Round 23 match between the Fremantle Dockers and the Port Adelaide Power at Optus Stadium on August 20, 2023 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Power young gun set for surgery as round 1 forward intrigue grows

A rising star up forward at the Power is set to go under the knife, forcing Ken Hinkley to find another tall option up forward, but who is the leading candidate to get the job?

AFL

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 01: Izak Rankine of the Crows celebrates a goal with Taylor Walker of the Crows and Ben Keays of the Crows during the round three AFL match between Port Adelaide Power and Adelaide Crows at Adelaide Oval, on April 01, 2023, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

Can Crows avoid ‘rabbit hole’ that cost them finals last season?

Inside and outside the walls at the Crows, there was plenty of discussion about the Crows’ terrible away record, now one of their leaders has offered a theory as to why they struggled so much.

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MARCH 3, 2021: Incoming Chief Executive Officer Tim Silvers pictured at the clubÃ•s West Lakes headquarters. Picture: Naomi Jellicoe

Finals or bust? Crows boss on Nicks, concussion and 2024

From 2024 expectations and extending coach Matthew Nicks’ contract to the game’s big issues and the latest on Thebby, Crows boss Tim Silvers opens up in an exclusive Q&A.

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