The draft bolter from the Bloods
CUT by his SANFL club at age 14, invited to a Come ‘n’ Try session at 18 and hot AFL property at 22. Welcome to the remarkable rise of West Adelaide utility Chris Burgess.
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Hoff and running in race for Power B&F
HE is Port Adelaide’s quiet achiever who is a man of so few words that he has been nicknamed “Humphrey’’ by his teammates. Now Justin Westhoff is on the verge of getting the recognition he deserves.
Port Adelaide’s seven-year glitch
IN a damning statistic that has almost certainly cost the Power a coveted top-four spot and has it fighting for its finals life against Collingwood at the MCG on Saturday, Port has become a defensive force but an offensive mess.
Sampson a chip off the old block
THE son of a Crows premiership player has drawn similarities to Richmond excitement machine Shane Edwards.
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No doubt Tom is Crows’ Linchpin
HE is the Crows’ “Connector”. And while Tom Lynch doesn’t have the high profile of fellow forwards Taylor Walker and Eddie Betts he looms as arguably Adelaide’s most important attacking weapon.
Crows’ forward guns firing
IF the Crows can sneak into the top eight by season’s end, their potent and multi-faceted attack could prove a major force in the finals, reports Andrew Capel.
Dazzling Danger among Brownlow favourites
HIS future remains clouded but Patrick Dangerfield could follow in the footsteps of the player he inherited the number 32 jumper from & become Adelaide’s second Brownlow Medallist, reports Andrew Capel.
Sam is Crows’ man of steel
THERE is no secret identity involved here – ruckman Sam Jacobs is the Crows’ man of steel. Andrew Capel examines why “Sauce” is a ruck superhero for the Adelaide Football Club.
Port must beware The Interceptor
PORT Adelaide will need to be precise in the crunch game against the Western Bulldogs, because The Interceptor – Easton Wood – will be ready to pounce on anything less than perfect. Andrew Capel reports.
Clear and present Danger
PATRICK Dangerfield may stay or go at the end of the year, but one thing is certain — that he has given his all for the Crows this season. Andrew Capel looks at the (very) impressive stats.
Number Crunch: The wizardry of Wingard
“HE can make something out of nothing and those sort of players are really special.’’ With those words, Port Adelaide assistant coach Tyson Edwards summed up Power wizard Chad Wingard.
Flying Fyfe on record Brownlow pace
FREMANTLE juggernaut Nat Fyfe is on track to shatter Magpie Dane Swan’s (modern era) record for the most Brownlow Medal votes in a season. Andrew Capel explains just how dominant he has been.
Crows relying on Tex to find his target
TAYLOR Walker has lost his shooting touch.And if “Tex’’ doesn’t quickly rediscover it, the Crows hopes of a first finals appearance in three years could go down the gurgler, reports Andrew Capel.
Crows, Power shoot themselves in foot
THE Crows and Power should be kicking themselves for their horrendous disposal efficiency – which is among the AFL’s worst and is costing them games, says Andrew Capel.
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