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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 - AUGUST 03: Dan Houston of the Power during the round 21 AFL match between Port Adelaide Power and Sydney Swans at Adelaide Oval, on August 03, 2024, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Houston defiant on Port future, reveals Rankine text snub

Dan Houston has shut down the hopes of Victorian clubs desperate to lure him from Port Adelaide and opened up for the first time on the bump which ended his finals dream.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 09: Malcolm Rosas of the Suns celebrates a goal during the 2024 AFL Opening Round match between the Gold Coast SUNS and the Richmond Tigers at People First Stadium on March 09, 2024 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Russell Freeman/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Crows target another Sun as Luko trade gains momentum

Alex Neal-Bullen wants to get to Adelaide and things are lining up for the Crows in their pursuit of Jack Lukosius. And, now, another Gold Coast forward is in the trade mix.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUG 17: Sam Berry of the Crows during the 2024 AFL Round 23 match between the port Adelaide Power and the Adelaide Crows at Adelaide Oval on August 17, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Young Crow turns his back on rival interest

After playing just four games last year, and being handed the sub vest multiple times to start 2024, Sam Berry didn’t appear part of Adelaide’s long-term plans. But things have changed.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 25: Esava Ratugolea of the Power is happy with the win during the 2024 AFL Round 24 match between the Fremantle Dockers and the Port Adelaide Power at Optus Stadium on August 25, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

The Lowdown: Esava the forward a cameo, not a solution for Power

Esava Ratugolea hadn’t worked down back this year, then was thrown forward and provided a spark, now he’s again ineffective. So will he be out there for the final against his former side?

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‘Disappointed and frustrated’: Crows reflect on poor 2024

The Crows say they will remain united as a group, even after the disappointment that was the 2024 season. After hopes were high, they took a step backwards.

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 03: Matt Crouch of the Adelaide Crows marks the ball during the round 21 AFL match between Geelong Cats and Adelaide Crows at GMHBA Stadium, on August 03, 2024, in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Nicks’ fears for player, fan interaction after Crouch drama

Matthew Nicks says he fears for the future of close interactions between fans and AFL players after Matt Crouch was embroiled in a post-Showdown hat attack drama.

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David Koch, Port Adelaide chairman, wearing the clubs black and white striped guernsey. The fight between Port Adelaide and Collingwood football clubs has heated up today with the fight over the wearing of the black and white guernsey referred to the AFL's legal department. Picture: Jonathan Ng

‘Elitist crap’: Koch says Showdowns need to lose ‘nastiness’

Showdown 56 proved to be one of the most heated games in a footy’s most heated rivalry. David Koch says both SA clubs need to come together to take the sting out of future Showdowns.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 28: Ollie Wines of the Power celebrates after scoring a goal during the round 11 AFL match between Richmond Tigers and Yartapuulti / Port Adelaide Power at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on May 28, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

Port star’s message to Clarko after public trade wishlist

When Alastair Clarkson went public with a trade wishlist of experienced players, it thrust Ollie Wines’ name back into the spotlight. Now, the Port star has his say.

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Tigers’ top pick primed to take AFLW by storm

Richmond’s No.1 pick Ellie McKenzie is in ominous form as the start of the new season draws closer, with predictions she is ready to fulfil her “superstar” billing.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Taylor Walker of the Crows celebrates a goal during the 2024 AFL Round 06 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Essendon Bombers at Adelaide Oval on April 19, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Walker wants Crows future sorted ahead of possible swan song

Taylor Walker plans to return to Adelaide’s team for what could be the final time against Sydney this weekend — or will his future be settled before then?

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