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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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Showdown 56 Depth Chart: Every player ranked

46-1 Showdown rankings: The kid who could derail Port’s dream

On Saturday night, 46 players will step out onto Adelaide Oval for the Showdown. But who is the most important? Who holds the key to victory? Simeon Thomas-Wilson ranks every name 46-1.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 02: Connor Rozee of the Power competes with Jordan Dawson of the Crows during the round eight AFL match between Adelaide Crows and Port Adelaide Power at Adelaide Oval, on May 02, 2024, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

More Crows than Power stars? Our ultimate Showdown best 23

The teams are in for Saturday night’s Showdown 56. But who would make a combined side? We’ve picked the ultimate line-up – and some big decisions had to be made. Did we get it right?

VIDEOTour Down Under

F1 star Valtteri Bottas as he laments he is more liked in Australia as he announces his gravel bike riding race will return to Adelaide in 2025.

How Adelaide has become F1 star’s home away from home

F1 star Valtteri Bottas has barely hid his love for Australia. And after not feeling the love in his home country Finland he is heading back to SA with his bike race. WATCH THE VIDEO

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 10: Connor Rozee of the Power kicks during the round 22 AFL match between Melbourne Demons and Port Adelaide Power at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on August 10, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/Getty Images)

‘Nearly every day’: Rozee reveals chats with star trade target

Connor Rozee has hinted at his potential role in luring close mate Jack Lukosius back to South Australia and weighed in on whether Alex Neal-Bullen could become a Power player.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 19: Tarryn Thomas of the Kangaroos marks the ball during the 2023 AFL Round 23 match between the Richmond Tigers and the North Melbourne Kangaroos at Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 19, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Victorian club meets with Tarryn Thomas over possible AFL lifeline

After being sacked by North Melbourne and handed an 18-game ban by the AFL, Tarryn Thomas could be set for an AFL lifeline, after meeting with a Victorian club’s list guru on Tuesday.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUG 03: Connor Rozee and Jason Horne-Francis of the Power celebrate their win during the 2024 AFL Round 21 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Sydney Swans at Adelaide Oval on August 03, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Future captain? Horne-Francis keen to join Power leaders

Jason Horne-Francis is enjoying his most consistent season with Port Adelaide yet. He touches on his leadership ambitions and the Power’s midfield group.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 06: Todd Marshall of the Power handpasses the ball during the 2024 AFL Round 17 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Western Bulldogs at Adelaide Oval on July 05, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Cornes gives hint on Marshall, Ratugolea battle

Todd Marshall is looking more likely than not to be fit for next weekend, and Chad Cornes says he’s in the Power’s best 23. But where does he line up and does he come straight in?

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 28: Matthew Nicks, Senior Coach of the Crows during the 2024 AFL Round 20 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Hawthorn Hawks at Adelaide Oval on July 28, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

The Lowdown: Nicks’ coaching calls cost Crows – again

For the second week in a row, Adelaide was left behind the eight ball thanks to decisions made in the coaches’ box. SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON explores what went wrong in The Lowdown.

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Mitch Georgiades of Port Adelaide and Charlie Dixon of Port Adelaide during training at Alberton Oval Tuesday,March,22,2022.Picture Mark Brake

How King George has pushed Charles off the Port throne

Last season was one to forget for Mitch Georgiades – dropped to the SANFL before tearing his ACL. But the young forward is writing a completely different story in 2024. He opens up on the rise and mental challenges along the way.

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Daniel Curtin at Crows training ahead of Thursday night's Showdown. Pictured on May 1st, 2024 at Adelaide Oval.Picture: Tom Huntley

Crows to remain patient with Curtin in run home

Adelaide fans desperately wanting Dan Curtin to get more time in the senior side might just get their wish granted. But the Crows will still remain cautious with their young gun.

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