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From old-boys’ club to department of youth

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.

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Will the loss of laser-leg Smith hurt Crows?

Will the loss of laser-leg Smith hurt Crows?

THE loss of laser leg and kick-in specialist Brodie Smith is significant and changes the dynamics for the Crows in the preliminary final against Geelong. HEAR THE LAST WORD ON THE GAME HERE

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AFL - Adelaide Crows v Essendon - Round 4  - Adelaide Oval. Rory Laird gets his handpass away from the Brendon Goddard tackle.  Picture Sarah Reed

Crows can make a Giant statement

A league-best ability to force turnovers and capitalise on them could give Adelaide the edge in the AFL qualifying final against Greater Western Sydney, writes Andrew Capel in Number Crunch.

Ebert the centre of attention

Ebert the centre of attention

NO-FUSS midfielder Brad Ebert has become the centre of attention at Port Adelaide, writes Andrew Capel in his Number Crunch statistical analysis.

Dynamic duo in Brownlow duel

Dynamic duo in Brownlow duel

MIDFIELD superstars Patrick Dangerfield and Dustin Martin are locked in a titanic two-way battle for this year’s Brownlow Medal. It looks like going down to the wire, says Andrew Capel.

Ball magnet Crouch rewards Crows’ faith

Ball magnet Crouch rewards Crows’ faith

ADELAIDE gave up Bernie Vince to draft Matt Crouch. And as good as Vince has been for his new club, the deal still looks a win for the Crows, with Crouch racking up astounding statistics, says Andrew Capel.

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AFL - Adelaide Crows v Hawthorn - Round 14 - Adelaide Oval. Hugh Greenwood under pressure. Picture Sarah Reed

Hard Hugh makes an impact

FORMER basketballer Hugh Greenwood is one of the AFL’s leading hard men and well on his way to being the Adelaide Crows’ unlikely midfield saviour. Andrew Capel examines the five-game player’s huge impact.

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