SOUTH Australian under-18 coach Tony Bamford says he will not pander to the wishes of AFL recruiters and manufacture a battle of the giants match-up between No. 1 draft contenders when SA plays Vic Metro next week.
NEWLY re-signed Adelaide forward Tom Lynch says he could have commanded more money from Victorian clubs but wanted to stay at the Adelaide Crows even with all the fallout from the club’s pre-season camp.
PORT Adelaide superstar Robbie Gray in a league of his own, having had more 20-plus disposal, three-plus goal games in the past five seasons than any other player.
AFL talent ambassador Kevin Sheehan says he cannot wait for the day South Australian excitement machine Izak Rankine puts together a “complete’’ game of football.
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BRAD Ebert is not sure whether it’s physical or mental, but he’s sure of one thing — Power can overrun any rival in the last quarter.
THEY are renowned for their defensive prowess but when the Dockers attack they do it with a killer mentality and impressive strike rate.
WHEN it comes to playing well in big games, Port Adelaide captain Travis Boak stands head and shoulders above his teammates.
NO Trengove, no Port Adelaide. Sounds dramatic but the statistics point to just that. He has proved to be a winner in the Ken Hinkley era.
COME September all that matters in wins and losses but the Crows and Power are being hurt by an inability to snatch the close ones.
TAYLOR Walker’s rebuilt right leg is standing up to the heat. The Crows key forward ranks third in the AFL in winning one-on-one contests.
THE power has gone out at Port Adelaide. Its remarkable fall from grace comes on the back of its scoring drying up.
IN the lowest scoring season since 1968, attack is now the point of difference in the AFL. And that’s why the Crows loom as a shock September threat.
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