How Rankine defection back home could turn hellish
Desperate to retain their superstar Izak Rankine, the Gold Coast Suns have changed tack to warn him of the potential dangers returning to Adelaide could present. SA TEAMS
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Collective Mind ‘fact check’ still crows about infamous camp
Despite the Crows boss asking for it to be taken down, the company hired for the pre-season camp has kept its “fact check” online. See how it matches players’ claims.
Jenkins lodges claim to see secret Crows camp report
Former Crow Josh Jenkins is pushing to reveal all about Adelaide’s notorious 2018 training camp, lodging an FOI to see SafeWork SA’s secret report.
Chairman’s response to speculation over Ricciuto’s future
A host of key Crows figures left the club after the camp saga, but football director Mark Ricciuto remains. Chairman John Olsen has his say in a full Q&A.
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AFL great rips bizarre ‘under 10s’ tactic
After nearly a year without a win, the Adelaide Crows are trying anything to turn it around, but an AFL 300-gamer has torn into a halftime strategy session.
‘U10s or AFL?’: Crows’ bizarre halftime address
Keen watchers saw a bizarre visual demonstration from new Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks, who remains winless. The tactic didn’t go to plan as the Crows failed to lift in the second half. SEE THE VISION
‘Horrible’: Adelaide slammed after farce
The Adelaide Crows will go an entire year without singing the team song after recording their 12th consecutive AFL loss on Saturday.
Trade talk: Will wingman be victim of Pies cap squeeze?
Collingwood workhorse Tom Phillips is facing increasing pressure to keep his spot from rising youngsters like Josh Daicos. With big money needed for star teammates, he could be up for grabs — and he’s not the only one. See the latest trade whispers.
Port’s 150th party should’ve been held at home
Port Adelaide’s win over Melbourne on Thursday was 150 years to the day since the club’s first-ever game. The AFL erred by not letting the Power host the milestone match at Adelaide Oval in front of their fans, writes Kane Cornes.
Which new faces will your side unearth in frenzy?
Debutants will be unleashed thick and fast with clubs tested by quick turnarounds. Several have already been named ahead of Round 9, but else will be unearthed in the coming weeks? Dan Batten assesses the top candidates.
Nicks must stop playing Mr Nice Guy
Crows coach Matthew Nicks patted his players on the back after losing to Essendon last round, when he should’ve been giving them a rocket. With a 0-8 record it’s time he got more ruthless, writes Graham Cornes.
Why Crows have first access to son of Port gun
The AFL created its Next Generation Academies to boost its pool of multicultural players. But a loophole in the system could put the son of a Port Adelaide great in the hands of bitter rival the Crows.
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