Footy bosses vent amid Crows, Port backyard blitz fears
Adelaide and Port Adelaide’s continuation in the SANFL is not without controversy, writes Andrew Capel.
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Capel: The SA stars I’d pick to end AFL’s state of ‘disgrace’
An MCG full of screaming rugby league fans will tell a sorry tale about what was once the pinnacle of Aussie rules football, writes Andrew Capel.
‘Don’t do it’: AFL’s selfish raids leave a trail of broken dreams
It’s not just the state footy clubs that pay the price when the AFL sets out on its mid-season talent raids, writes Andrew Capel.
‘Couldn’t believe it’: Cricket star runs into surprise footy gig
He once terrorised batters with his unplayable bowling, now the one-Test wonder and Redbacks great has signed up to help out one of SA’s top footy clubs, writes Andrew Capel.
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Crows poised for draft bonanza
Adelaide at the moment has one hand on the prized No. 1 draft pick and looks set to cash in on its blockbuster draft day trade with Carlton.
From old-boys’ club to department of youth
Last season the Power gave the fewest games to first year players of any club in the AFL. This year something is brewing at Port Adelaide — and it is being led by the club’s department of youth.
Top 30 Croweaters in the AFL
More than 100 South Australians will play in the AFL this season but who are the cream of the crop? Advertiser.com.au’s Andrew Capel looks over the list and rates his Top 30.
Roos to AFL: Resist temptation of twilight zone finale
Sydney premiership coach Paul Roos has told the AFL to resist the temptation to move the grand final to a twilight timeslot, saying he is a massive fan of the afternoon start.
The Messiah predicts Doedee will be Crows great
Crows legend Malcolm Blight has forecast stardom for AFL Rising Star runner-up Tom Doedee, declaring he is on track to become one of Adelaide’s great players.
Star wants AFLX to shine in US
SYDNEY legend Michael O’Loughlin has thrown his support behind AFLX and urged the league to take the hybrid game overseas.
Power race begins for coveted kick-in cap
HAMISH Hartlett has forecast a “race’’ for kick-in duties at Port Adelaide this season as the club’s superboots try to take advantage of the new rule that will allow them more metreage.
Back to the future for Fogarty
Darcy Fogarty is looming as Adelaide’s ultimate swingman as the Crows look to use the top draft pick as a defender after giving him a taste of life up forward.
Andrew Capel’s mock AFL draft
It’s the best draft talent pool in years and the Power and Crows both hold strong hands in the all-important first round. Football writer Andrew Capel predicts how it could unfold on Thursday.
Rankine: I want to be No.1 draft pick
SA young gun Izak Rankine says he wants to be the first indigenous player since Des Headland in 1998 to be the AFL’s number one draft pick.
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