Capel: SA footy’s new heavyweight showdown hasn’t come easy
They might be some of the most decorated names in recent SANFL history but they’ve both taken the hard road to the grand final, writes Andrew Capel.
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Star’s selfless reaction to emotional Magarey stunner
He broke the SANFL’s Magarey Medal ruck curse but Norwood’s Harry Boyd didn’t want a single vote in the final round of the count. Andrew Capel reveals why.
Now Port’s trying to bag rival players too
Port’s boss might be complaining about their wooden spoon but its state rivals’ greatest fears are being realised, writes Andrew Capel.
Our votes are in: SANFL’s best ranked as Magarey thriller looms
If ever a ruckman is going to win the SANFL’s Magarey Medal it should be this year, writes Andrew Capel, as The Advertiser’s footy writers reveal their votes.
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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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