‘May have to step in’: Why Crows may hold ‘confident’ Rankine back
The Crows may step in to save Izak Rankine from himself ahead of a massive Gather Round-opening clash with Geelong, with the superstar under an injury cloud.
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It’s an Adelaide cringe festival as Higgins’ troll backfires
It’s that time of the year where someone just had to sound off on their disdain for the great state of South Australia on a national stage, writes Michael Mkoka-Nicholson. Have your say.
Melbourne can’t save footy’s long lost blockbuster – but we can
There’s only one city in Australia capable of breathing new life into the State of Origin, writes Andrew Capel.
The Lowdown: Port’s path to lock in No.1 pick contender
Tom Cochrane was taken with one of the last picks of last year’s rookie draft, but his brother could be taken with one of the first in 2026. Here’s The Lowdown on one of the state’s rising stars.
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The key changes that have revitalised Nicks’ Crows
It’s been a hot start to 2025 for the Crows, but after such a disappointing 2024, MATT TURNER dives into what has really changed to let Matthew Nicks’ side fly.
The Lowdown: Houston who? Port showing there’s Power in numbers
Port haven’t made a perfect start to life without Dan Houston, but that doesn’t mean they’re definitely missing him. Simeon Thomas-Wilson names his likes and dislikes.
The real deal? Stunning Crows send MCG warning
Another week, more Izak Rankine magic and another record for Matthew Nicks’ new-look Crows. And what they did on Saturday, running riot over a ‘weak’ Essendon, has rivals on notice.
Damning stats show just how bad Bombers are
Adelaide hadn’t won at the MCG for eight years. The Crows did more than that, destroying a hapless Essendon. These are the stats which reveal just how badly the Bombers are going.
Footy world loses it over ‘goal of the year’
The footy world stood and applauded after Adelaide’s “Magician” slotted an extraordinary goal of the year contender at the MCG.
Dorky new mantra sweeping across AFL
A footy legend has given some advice for some his “bold” colleagues in the media as an unfashionable trend takes over the AFL.
Buckley: The glaring issue Dons must fix to avoid 0-2 start
Essendon hung around against a hot Hawthorn side, but one key deficiency in their game must be rectified if they want to win this week. Read Nathan Buckley’s Super Saturday preview here.
‘Sack Ken’ signs were right – Port fans, you’ve been gaslit
Even as a victorious Crows fan this weekend I could see the double standards at play, writes Michael Mkoka-Nicholson.
Nicks hints at selection calls on Draper, Curtin for round 2
Sid Draper showed plenty of promise on debut despite starting as the sub against St Kilda. Now coach Matthew Nicks has hinted it could be the ‘perfect’ role going forward for the young Crow.
The Lowdown: Is under-the-radar gun the Crows’ best defender?
They love him down at West Lakes, but is Josh Worrell under-rated by the rest of the footy world? In The Lowdown, the case for why he’s the Crows’ best defender.
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