‘What about us?’ AFL is dudding SA’s footy star factories
They’re nation-leading producers of top talent but they’re being short-changed where it counts, writes Andrew Capel.
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Capel: This star could be about to break SANFL’s big curse
Norwood’s star ruckman is enjoying a season for the ages and is on track to end a longstanding SANFL hoodoo, writes Andrew Capel.
SA young gun the Crows need – that’s right under their nose
Adelaide has a need for midfield speed and class – and the player it should target is sitting right under its nose, writes Andrew Capel.
‘Not good at all’: Star quits SANFL as footy’s tough new reality bites
The biggest issue in modern footy is not just a problem for the AFL, writes Andrew Capel.
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Tex Appeal: Taylor Walker states his case as Crows great
Taylor Walker was on the bench when the Crows selected the team’s best 22 players of the past 30 years. He should be in their starting line-up now, writes Andrew Capel.
Two umpire blunders cost Crows the finals. It’s time for change
Umpiring howlers have arguably cost Adelaide eight premiership points and a shot at finals this year – and things have to change, writes Andrew Capel.
Crows’ demise since 2017 disaster
Just four years after Adelaide’s grand final loss to Richmond, the Crows’ playing list has turned over so much, the squad now is nearly unrecognisable to the team which succumbed to the Tigers.
Under-fire Walker would ‘like to have his time again’
Crows assistant coach Scott Camporeale has come to the defence of co-captain Taylor Walker after former stars including Nick Riewoldt slammed an ‘embarrassing’ effort on Saturday.
Rozee running rings around Rising Star rivals
Connor Rozee’s numbers point to him becoming Port Adelaide’s third AFL Rising Star winner.
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.
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