From McLeod to Thompson: Crows’ five best trade deals
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 Crows’ history. HAVE YOUR SAY
Expert Opinion
Robbo: Why I was wrong about captain Cotchin
In 2015 Mark Robinson wrote that Trent Cotchin should consider stepping down as Richmond captain. Four years later he explains why the premiership star is arguably the best leader in the AFL.
Keep the faith, Crows will be fine
Don’t believe all the negativity swirling around the Crows. ‘Rejuvenation’ is in the air and there’s ample reason for optimism, writes Graham Cornes.
Port has turned into Tigers of old
Port Adelaide has ranked 10th again in 2019, the fifth time in the past decade. The Power is the old Richmond that would finish ninth … until the Tigers became ambitious, just as Port must do.
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Blues waiting for Crows to knock
A decade has passed since Carlton closed the “once-in-a-lifetime” deal to recruit Brownlow Medallist Chris Judd – and now the Blues are expecting a repeat as the Crows eye SA under-age forward Jack Lukosius in the AFL national draft.
AFL free agency is for the game’s elite
FREE agency was introduced at the end of the 2012 AFL season to encourage more movement among players. But it is serving the game’s at the expense of many others.
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.
Tall order for Crows
WITH the Crows 2018 finals hopes crushed by Richmond last week, coach Don Pyke must realise its time to walk away from his three-pronged tall-forward structure.
Crows should not fear season review
CROWS coach Don Pyke should not fear all of his football program at Adelaide being put under the microscope after a season of disappointment at West Lakes.
What Crows must target for 2019
ADELAIDE’S hopes of making the finals in 2018 are now over, writes Mark Bickley, and it’s time to look at what is needed to help the team improve next season. And the first priority is speed.
Team of the Week: Lions, Hawks on the attack
IT’S a fresh, Hip-looking Team of the Week after Round 16, with Brisbane and Hawthorn players dominating the forward line after impressive wins, with a young Crow and couple of Power recruits also getting a nod. Blog live with Bone about all things AFL now.
Port’s ‘no-name’ defence’s big test without spiritual leader
PORT Adelaide’s “no-name” defence has to cope without injured leader and — one of the Power’s most important players — Tom Jonas for at least a fortnight, exposing the young group to a timely test of their nerve.
Moneyball gold: The Phantom’s comeback
WITH a score of 2537 in Round 16, The Phantom is back. He shares his secrets on the good, the bad and the value waiting to be found as the SuperCoach season nears finals.
The Messiah: My words of wisdom to Pyke
ADELAIDE coach Don Pyke needs to add a more adventurous touch to his arsenal — and find the right answers — as the questions start to be asked about what happened to the Crows’ season, writes dual premiership coach Malcolm Blight.
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