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Cornes: It may be the silly season, but early signs are good for Crows

The AFL’s silly season is only just beginning. But Graham Cornes says if the early results are any sign, Crows fans can get excited about 2025.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Jordan Dawson of the Crows celebrates a goal during the 2024 AFL Round 06 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Essendon Bombers at Adelaide Oval on April 19, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

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History made as two Crows share Malcolm Blight Medal

Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson joined an exclusive club as a back-to-back winner of the Malcolm Blight Medal as the count finished in a historic tie for the first time.

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Trading places? How the biggest AFL deals will get done

Almost every AFL club is poised to get busy this trade period. See who your club is looking at, who they should be chasing and how they will get their deals done in our ultimate guide.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 26: Dan Houston of the Power and Ben Ainsworth of the Suns during the 2022 AFL Round 15 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Gold Coast Suns at the Adelaide Oval on June 26, 2022 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

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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.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 27: Alex Neal-Bullen of the Demons celebrates a goal during the round 20 AFL match between Melbourne Demons and Greater Western Sydney Giants at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on July 27, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Premiership star quits Demons, requests SA trade

Alex Neal-Bullen has asked Melbourne to be traded to South Australia at the end of the season in another blow for the embattled Demons.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 10: Quinton Narkle and Travis Boak of the Power celebrate winning the round 22 AFL match between Melbourne Demons and Port Adelaide Power at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on August 10, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/Getty Images)

The Lowdown: Super sub Narkle sparkles in Port’s crucial away win

Port picked up another key win on the road in round 22, and in their pursuit of a top four finish and possibly more, their new super sub might have a key role to play.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 11: Rory Sloane of the Crows looks at Taylor Walker of the Crows injured eye after the round 22 AFL match between Adelaide Crows and Western Bulldogs at Adelaide Oval, on August 11, 2024, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Showdown 56: Crows out to ‘keep Port fans quiet’ – without Tex

Adelaide are looking for a Showdown sweep in 2024, but they’ll have to do it without Taylor Walker. See the injury update plus more from Jordan Dawson here.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 11: Riley Thilthorpe of the Crows tackled by Liam Jones of the Bulldogs during the round 22 AFL match between Adelaide Crows and Western Bulldogs at Adelaide Oval, on August 11, 2024, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Next stop, Showdown: Nicks puts Ken, Port in Crows’ sights

‘There is some positive stuff coming, it’s not far away’. Crows coach Matthew Nicks was pleased with what his young group was able to deliver on Sunday. Is it just the start?

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 20: Jack Lukosius of the Suns reacts at full-time during the round 19 AFL match between Greater Western Sydney Giants and Gold Coast Suns at ENGIE Stadium, on July 20, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

He’s coming home? Crows to make bold play for SA Sun

Jordan Dawson, Izak Rankine and, now, Jack Lukosius? The Crows could be about to pull off another recruiting raid after meeting with the South Australian star.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 04: Izak Rankine of the Crows celebrates a goal with team-mate Taylor Walker during the 2024 AFL Round 04 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Melbourne Demons at Adelaide Oval on April 04, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Nicks makes call on Tex’s future as superstar Crow recommits

The future of the Crows’ oldest player is a major talking point as the 2024 season nears a conclusion. And Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks knows where he wants Taylor Walker to be in 2025.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 28: Matthew Nicks, Senior Coach of the Crows during the 2024 AFL Round 20 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Hawthorn Hawks at Adelaide Oval on July 28, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

The Lowdown: Nicks’ coaching calls cost Crows – again

For the second week in a row, Adelaide was left behind the eight ball thanks to decisions made in the coaches’ box. SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON explores what went wrong in The Lowdown.

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 03: Lawson Humphries of the Cats celebrates a goal with teammates during the round 21 AFL match between Geelong Cats and Adelaide Crows at GMHBA Stadium, on August 03, 2024, in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Martin Keep/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Matchwinning young guns, Stengle response behind Cats’ epic win

It looked to be another game at GMHBA Stadium gone to waste for the Cats, but two emerging talents stepped up to the plate when they needed it most. And Tyson Stengle made a statement after a challenging week.

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