It took the Crows two years to realise they could not treat the wounds inflicted at the 2017 Grand Final by ignoring them, writes Reece Homfray. But today’s bloodletting means the healing can finally begin.
Out-of-favour Crows forward Josh Jenkins had AFL clubs rushing to sign him away from the Adelaide in 2016. But in this trade period, there is a hard sell to find him a new team.
Essendon is determined to keep Joe Daniher but if he does eventually depart, the Bombers could still boast a lethal forward line on the back of one bold coaching move, writes Jon Ralph.
As the start of the 2019 AFL Trade Period nears, we look back at the top-five best trades — and the players, draft picks and people involved — in the Power’s history. HAVE YOUR SAY
ANDREW Gaff doesn’t put fear into the hearts of rivals and isn’t as “sexy” as Jordan de Goey but the Eagles superstar is still a rare breed of player that Victorian clubs are lining up for. WATCH TRADE TV HERE
OUR Odd Couple – Chris “Bone” McDermott and Michelangelo “Rooch” Rucci – look at the big questions in the AFL ahead of Round 18.
Warren Tredrea says it’s time for more Power leaders to stand up when the chips are down — rather than always leaving it to Robbie Gray to save the day.
With Port Adelaide’s Paddy Ryder facing an extended period on the sidelines, it’s time for Charlie Dixon to break the shackles and lead the ruck, writes Mark Bickley
AFL match review officer Michael Christian has left the question of whether offending players are judged on their actions – or the results of their actions – and Paul Roos is not happy
HAS West Coast discovered the plan for stopping Collingwood? With Adam Treloar injured, halting Scott Pendlebury or Steele Sidebottom leaves the Magpies in serious trouble. Catch all MARK ROBINSON’S likes and dislikes from Round 17.
RORY Sloane’s signature on a new deal at West Lakes was a huge boost for the Crows this week and his loyalty must be rewarded with the Adelaide captaincy next year.
Rory Sloane’s decision to stay in South Australia and finish his career as a one-club player at the Adelaide Crows cannot be underestimated, writes Chris McDermott
The most encouraging sign that Jack Watts might finally win his much publicised, career long fight to become a consistent elite footballer is the admission by Watts himself that the biggest part of his fight is with himself.
IT wasn’t entirely unexpected. The Crows have a history of bouncing back from horrible defeats in Melbourne, but it was just a great night, writes Graham Cornes.
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