Knock-about Nicks has authenticity Crows crave
He’s taken no short cuts on his footy journey and has the scars to prove it. Which is why Matthew Nicks is the right coach at the right time for Adelaide.
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Why Crouch is now Crows’ best bet
With Eddie Betts joining the list of Crows departures, the first task for Adelaide’s new coach is to lock down Brad Crouch long term.
Why Blue Betts will pay his way
Critics will come for Eddie Betts and Carlton when the 33-year-old plays a bad game next year, but Jon Ralph says the Blues have landed the ultimate low-risk recruit.
No closure for Crows until full disclosure on cursed camp
Adelaide’s external review promises to improve leadership, revamp relationships and bring the club back to its former glory. But there’s one glaring thing it doesn’t address, writes Graham Cornes. The infamous Gold Coast camp.
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Gabba game gives Hocking new headache
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Why Power is on finals tightrope
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Growing distrust between AFL clubs and media
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Lloyd: Is Geelong a contender or a tease?
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Ban the bump – not Tex
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Torment of losing AFL grand final lingers
RUCCI ON SATURDAY: AFL grand finals have significant post-scripts, but not just with “premiership hangovers” – the losing team can be scarred for a long time testing coaches.
Port’s scoring power fades
THE alarming statistics that show how the Power is struggling to score and how the issue could derail its 2018 AFL premiership hopes.
Do line coaches know tricks of the trade?
YOUNG St Kilda forward Rowan Marshall faces a daunting task against Richmond champ Alex Rance as DERMOTT BRERETON ponders whether AFL players are getting the best advice from their coaches.
Are we talking footy into a problem?
AUSTRALIAN football has talked itself into a self-fulfilling prophecy with concern on how the “world’s greatest game” looks. Perhaps its would-be saviours should do a refresher course to learn congestion was part of the game even in the grand old days
Mick’s verdict: Who should retire at your club?
IT IS the column that has former St Kilda star Nick Riewoldt extremely fired up. AFL coaching great MICK MALTHOUSE gives his verdict on who should retire at your club. Do you agree with Mick?
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