‘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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Bin the ‘rule everyone hates’ and pick the fix that makes sense
If the AFL thinks it’s taking the pressure off coaches and team doctors, it needs to think again, writes Andrew Capel.
Joshing around: AFL needs more colourful characters like Rachele
Under-fire Crow Josh Rachele owned his moment and needs to be celebrated, not torn down, as Showdown 55 looms, writes Andrew Capel.
SANFL’s young talent ready to rock the AFL draft pool
Some were spurned in their inaugural draft years, another was ruthlessly dumped from the AFL system. A host of exciting young SANFL players want a second chance in the draft.
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From outside in: How Gibbs changed his game
HE was supposed to be the icing on the cake — the elite distributor and finisher that could take Adelaide from beaten grand finalist to premier. But Bryce Gibbs’ long awaited move from Carlton to the Crows has required more heavy lifting.
Road to the Draft: Power’s hidden gem
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Port’s scoring power fades
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Case for the Cats’ defence
PATRICK Dangerfield calls them “Scarlo’s Disciples’’ – a bunch of low-profile defenders who have become statistically the best combination in the league.
Power’s pressure rises off the charts
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How Port’s Mr Fixit is enjoying a vintage year
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Big four back for Crows
Adelaide’s big four Rory Sloane, Rory Laird, Tom Lynch andLuke Brown all look set to return for Saturday’s clash with West Coast after training strongly on Wednesday.
Road to the Draft: King of match-ups off agenda
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.
Crows’ culture is flying high
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.
Fifteen shades of Gray: Why Robbie is in own league
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.
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