Lucky 13? How Suns can unlock Trade Period — again
Gold Coast holds the keys to another AFL Trade Period as the opening day of official dealing approaches, with its first-round pick set to shape the fates of several clubs — and key players.
Adelaide
Nicks’ future, Wright, new HQ: Crows chair grilled on big issues
Desperate to improve on their 15th-placed finish in 2024, Adelaide is making a flurry of off-season changes. Crows chair John Olsen reveals what it all means in a Q&A with MATT TURNER.
Crows boss reveals trade period plan after Giant coups
Isaac Cumming is in. James Peatling is on the way. So, what next? Crows football boss Adam Kelly says there’s one major thing Adelaide wants from this year’s trade period.
SA’s top prospect rubbishes Crows draft rumour
South Australia’s leading draft prospect Sid Draper has denied reports he is reluctant to be traded to Adelaide and revealed a message of support he received from a star Crow.
Best 23s: How your club could look in 2025
Trade period hasn’t even started and already there are a host of big moves pending among AFL clubs. We’ve predicted how every team will line-up in 2025 once the trade period, free agency and drafts take place.
Crow coup: In-demand Giant chooses ‘aggressive’ Adelaide
The Crows have pulled off another Giant coup this off-season, having already landed Isaac Cumming, an in-demand teammate is set to also make the move to Adelaide.
SANFL grants don’t quell fears of Crows, Power exodus
The SANFL has bowed to pressure from Port Adelaide and Adelaide to introduce list concessions. Here’s how they will work and what they mean for other clubs.
Crows poach Lions mentor to be Nicks’ ‘right-hand man’
In a bid to give coach Matthew Nicks more support, the Crows have poached a long-time Lion to be director of coaching as they prepare to try and lure Graham Wright to the club.
‘Hideous’: AFL club’s leaked new logo panned
Kane Cornes kicked off reactions to the Adelaide Crows’ leaked new logo — and it wouldn’t have been what the club was hoping for.
Crows swoop on Cumming as rival launches bid for Perryman
Adelaide has has swooped on Isaac Cumming – but the Power could lose its spot at the front of the queue for another wantaway Giant after a rival has jumped in.
‘Alarmed’: Fresh twist as AFL crisis deepens
Things could soon get even worse for a struggling AFL team, with reports a young talent has concerns about being drafted there.
1899 rewind: When South and Fitzroy met in a grand final
Things were different the last time Sydney – then known as South Melbourne took on Brisbane – then Fitzroy for an AFL – then VFL premiership. Glenn McFarlane takes a look back 125 years at the 1899 grand final.
Crow blow: Port’s Lukosius gain spells more Adelaide pain
After a poor 2024, the Crows are under pressure and their “aggressive off-season” could not have started any worse after missing out on Jack Lukosius, writes Simeon Thomas-Wilson.
Port or Crows? Lukosius makes call on homecoming trade
He’s been weighing up offers from both the Crows and Power, but Gold Coast forward Jack Lukosius has made his choice ahead of the trade period.
Several Crows still in limbo after latest re-signings
A pair of promising defenders have signed on at Adelaide, but a number of Crows remain in limbo as the club prepares for a bumper trade period.
No, thanks: Crow turns back on Collingwood trade
Collingwood came hard at Mark Keane in an attempt to get the key defender back at the club. But the Irishman isn’t going anywhere, recommitting long term at the Crows.
Young star’s huge show of faith in the Crows
After what he showed late this season, many think Riley Thilthorpe will explode in 2025 – and the young Crow will remain at West Lakes a lot longer than that.
Finals, finally? The key to Crows’ September return in ‘25
Adelaide talked the talk last summer – but failed to walk the walk when it mattered. Will the next six months be different? For Matthew Nicks’ future, it has to be, writes SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON.
‘I couldn’t stand up’: Crow opens up on excruciating endo battle
Kiera Mueller thought terrible pain that accompanied her period was normal. It wasn’t – but it took surgery to find answers. She opens up on making an AFLW career while living with endometriosis.
Crows aim to ward off Vic raid for fitness expert
The Blues and Tigers are after fitness bosses but the Crows are expecting them to have to look elsewhere as they plan for Darren Burgess to be at West Lakes in 2025.
Crows target another Sun as Luko trade gains momentum
Alex Neal-Bullen wants to get to Adelaide and things are lining up for the Crows in their pursuit of Jack Lukosius. And, now, another Gold Coast forward is in the trade mix.
Young Crow turns his back on rival interest
After playing just four games last year, and being handed the sub vest multiple times to start 2024, Sam Berry didn’t appear part of Adelaide’s long-term plans. But things have changed.
Koch blasts ‘rigged’ SANFL: ‘They got what they wanted’
The Port Adelaide chairman has launched an extraordinary spray after his club crashed to its first wooden spoon in over a century.
Re-signed Tex out to get Adelaide ‘back to where it belongs’
Taylor Walker is officially playing on in 2025 at the Crows. The star forward is eager to help Adelaide rise back up the ladder and finish his career a one-club player.
The Lowdown: Esava the forward a cameo, not a solution for Power
Esava Ratugolea hadn’t worked down back this year, then was thrown forward and provided a spark, now he’s again ineffective. So will he be out there for the final against his former side?
Crows cleared as Koch hits out at AFL’s concussion ‘consistency’ issue
The Crows have been the only club cleared over their handling of concussed players from last weekend, but Port boss David Koch has hit out at the AFL’s consistency around the head knock issue.
The Lowdown: What should Power do with Esava?
Esava Ratugolea may hold his spot this week against Carlton, but is the Power better with two key defenders? The former Cat hardly inspired confidence on his return, leading SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON to ask if Port is better without him.
Season over? Star Crow in mix for stunning return
Matt Crouch is in the frame for a stunning return to Adelaide’s senior team only a week after the club thought his season was over.
Former No.6 pick to make footy comeback
A former top 10 draft pick who retired ahead of just his third season in the system will step back onto the field for the first time this weekend. Here are the details.
‘Incredible how Karma works’: Draper’s antics motivate Crows win
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks has revealed the Crows used the vision of Sam Draper’s ‘duck dive’ to motivate the side ahead of their victory over Essendon.
‘Just cruel’: AFL world rocked by horror sight
The AFL world has been left devastated over horror scenes for a Crows youngster as Adelaide pulled off one of their great victories.
SuperCoach take aways: Caldwell pain, Dawson concern after thriller
There was plenty to unpack after a thrilling Friday night contest at Marvel Stadium. Check out our three big SuperCoach takeaways.
Revealed: Final designs for Crows’ new Thebarton home
A two-storey, 150m-long building incorporating features used by world-leading sporting clubs is the centrepiece of final designs for the Crows’ new Thebarton home. Take a look here.
Crows rest Talisman as Power swing changes
The Adelaide Crows have dodged the question over whether they can play four talls, resting talisman Taylor Walker for their clash with Essendon. See the full SA teams news.
Power dealt blow as Finlayson set to miss rest of season
Port Adelaide’s key forward stocks have been dealt another blow, with Jeremy Finlayson set to miss the rest of the season after a nasty injury. SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON has the details.
In-demand Crow responds to links to former club
Adelaide backman Mark Keane has responded to links to his former club Collingwood after emerging as one of the linchpins of the Crows’ defence this year.
The Lowdown: ‘Grim’ problem facing Power
Port Adelaide can’t afford to put a foot wrong on the run towards finals with 13 teams in the hunt for eight spots. SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON sees a “grim” flaw in the Power’s side in The Lowdown.
‘Heads to roll’: AFL great calls out Crows
The Adelaide Crows found themselves in the crosshairs of footy fans on Saturday after a star was denied joining in the celebrations.
‘Hates getting beaten’: Stars laud Crows debutant’s stellar start
One game down, one big scalp collected. Adelaide debutant Hugh Bond played a crucial win in the club’s win over St Kilda, shutting down Jack Higgins. And, he’s earned huge praise from his teammates who are tipping a bright future.
The unsung Crows who helped prove Nicks was right
On Saturday night in horrid conditions against a dogged St Kilda, the Crows proved what Matthew Nicks has been saying all along. MATT TURNER looks at who – and how – they did it.
‘Absolute colossus’: Beefed-up Thilthorpe puts AFL on notice
It was the 32-minute cameo Crows fans had waited months for and Riley Thilthorpe didn’t disappoint. MATT TURNER breaks down his long-awaited return from injury and what it means for Adelaide’s future.
Coach’s phone act says it all in AFL disaster
Ross Lyon took his anger out on a hapless phone as his St Kilda side lost to the Crows on a wet night in Adelaide.
Nicks urges patience as excitement builds for Thilthorpe return
Matthew Nicks has urged Crows fans to temper expectations about Riley Thilthorpe’s long-awaited return as he prepares to play his first game of 2024.
‘Deeply apologetic’ Rankine explains reason behind appeal
Adelaide’s Izak Rankine has explained why the Crows went to the tribunal to try to downgrade his four-week ban, saying he is ‘deeply apologetic’ over the bump.
Crows hard nut happy to wait on new contract
Out-of-contract Crow Sam Berry says he ‘fell in a hole’ last season is focusing on climbing out of it before turning his attention to a new deal for 2025.
Coaching shake-up behind the scenes at Crows HQ
Adelaide is searching for a new member to join its coaching ranks – but it’s not because of the team’s on-field performance.
Eight picks in top 40: How Tiges can build generational draft haul
Richmond are on track to finish 18th for the first time but by trading a couple of aging premiership stars, they could walk into this year’s draft with an epic hand of picks.
The Lowdown: The ‘criminal’ call which put Crows behind eight-ball
Some matches are lost before the ball has been bounced, and one decision by the Crows – either in the coach’s box or in the players – put Adelaide at a massive disadvantage. SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON unpacks it in The Lowdown.
‘Intoxicated and pissed off’: Shock excuse for racist Rankine abuse
An aspiring sports journo has had his Brisbane Lions membership cancelled after posting vile abuse towards Crows star Izak Rankine online.
‘No excuses’: Fan banned for racist comments
The Lions have acted decisively in condemning racist comments made by a club member against an Adelaide Crows star.
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