Rachele’s Ginnivan parallels should make the Crows worried
There are many similarities between Josh Rachele and enigmatic Hawthorn forward Jack Ginnivan, Carl Pfeiffer writes. And that should have the Crows worried.
Adelaide
Starick: Rachele blunder is deja vu for fed up Crows fans
We’ve seen this before. Adelaide finds a young star with an X-factor and then fumbles terribly, writes Paul Starick.
Cornes: Humiliated Rachele may never wear a Crows jumper again
If the Victorian-born star’s management isn’t calling Melbourne clubs already, you can bet they’re calling him, writes Graham Cornes.
Editor’s view: Rachele scapegoated as Crows send offensive message
He’s arguably the Crows biggest marketing asset and right now he probably wishes he was playing for a club back home in Victoria.
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‘It’s the facts’: Tex points to reason behind Crows’ struggles
The Crows star says his side has been hit hard by injuries, while football boss Mark Ricciuto is still standing firm behind the playing list, even with finals in doubt.
The Lowdown: Where are the leaders at the Crows?
When the going has gotten tough, the leaders at the Crows have been hard to find. So where are the other members of Jordan Dawson’s leadership group, asks SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON.
From finals dream to a ‘dark spot’: The upside that never came
The Crows were denied a finals berth in 2023 by an incorrect umpiring call. Heading into 2024, optimism was boundless and yet it has gone awry for Adelaide. So what happened?
No one going ‘under the bus’ – but Silvers makes big concession
Adelaide chief executive Tim Silvers won’t be making ‘rash decisions’ after Thursday night’s loss, but he’s questioned how well the players have handled the heat this year.
Who’s to blame for this debacle? Roo cops the brunt
Crows football director Mark Ricciuto and the club’s recruiting team are most to blame for Adelaide’s dismal 2024 season – but coach Matthew Nicks has escaped the brunt of criticism.
‘We’re not good enough’: Nicks’ concession, message to angry fans
There was discontent in the crowd and the talkback lines lit up with angry Crows fans after Thursday’s shock loss. But what went wrong? And where to now? Here’s what Matthew Nicks said.
What’s changed? The big Crows questions that need answers
After being stunned by Richmond, Adelaide’s season is all but over. And no matter what happens from here, the Crows need another external review, writes SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON.
Starick: Time for heads to roll at Adelaide’s poverty franchise
It’s high time for heads to roll at my beloved Adelaide Crows – but there’s no messiah on the horizon to ruthlessly sweep out the dead wood, writes Paul Starick.
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