Most people run away from high performance gurus like Darren Burgess. Not Josh Rachele. The Crows’ rising star put in a mountain of work over the off-season in a quest to become Adelaide’s next big thing.
A Port Adelaide small forward has put his hand up to fill the absence of Sam Powell-Pepper following his four-game ban. Plus more on the Geelong reunion at Alberton.
Adelaide has largely kept its powder dry on the prospect of a national reserves competition, but Crows chief executive Tim Silvers reveals if they’d back it and what they would do if the AFL decided to make it happen.
Rory Sloane continues to ramp up his return to training, using protective goggles to do so. Plus Adelaide look set to name a fresh face in Crows colours in round 1.
The AFL’s concussion crackdown could extend to SA’s state and community leagues, with a landmark change being explored to also make every player wear a helmet.
Adelaide has revealed how long it will be without key pillar Riley Thilthorpe up forward following knee surgery, while hearts were also in mouths after Josh Rachele had a knock at training.
Saint Jimmy Webster will miss a large chunk of the AFL season after the AFL tribunal delivered their verdict on his bump on Kangaroo Jy Simpkin.
Ivan Soldo or Jordan Sweet? Or a mix of both? The Power are spoiled for ruck options this season after a period where they were short in tall man stocks, and SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON unpacks how Port Adelaide approaches it.
Riley Thilthorpe is set to go under the knife after injuring his knee in the Crows’ pre-season hit-out against West Coast in a blow for Adelaide.
Adelaide is waiting to find out the extent of Riley Thilthorpe’s meniscus injury suffered against West Coast. Here’s what it could mean for the Crows and who needs to step up.
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