Premiers are ‘underdogs’
The coach of the AFL’s reigning premiers has handed the in-form Adelaide Crows a massive compliment.
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Lyon: Nicks’ Crows a throwback to halcyon days under Blight
Adelaide is surging towards finals — and a potential premiership tilt. Fox Footy’s Garry Lyon delves into what’s changed to turn the Crows from an also-ran into one of the AFL’s most lethal sides.
Crows happy — but forget an early extension for Nicks
Adelaide are flying after four wins in five games. But even if they make the finals for the first time in Matthew Nicks’ reign, a contract extension will have to wait.
‘Rabble’ overreaction proves footy world still needs to grow up
Embarrassing, rabble – same thing? If Jack Riewoldt wants to slam Wayne Milera, he better not complain when the Crows players stick to every cliche in the book from here.
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The Lowdown: What Thilthorpe needed to do to win medal
Crows fans were filthy that ‘Thilthy’ wasn’t crowned Showdown medallist on Saturday night, but Simeon Thomas-Wilson said he needed to do more. See that – plus the rest of his likes and dislikes – in The Lowdown.
Crows, Port or Saints? How trade race for NWM could play out
Port Adelaide lost Showdown 57 but could it win the other battle in South Australia – the one for homegrown star Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera? We look at a potential trade from all angles.
‘Mature’ Crows show why they’re rising and Port are faltering
The Crows weren’t at their best and found a way to win. Port dominated the key statistics but couldn’t capitalise. It’s why Showdown 57 was the epitome of two teams headed in different directions.
Shattered Power come to grips with Showdown heartbreak
They had their opportunities to snatch a remarkable Showdown 57 comeback win – but, needing something miraculous, Ken Hinkley’s Port Adelaide were left agonisingly short.
Showdown 57: Port debutants brace for furnace
There is no bigger stage in South Australia than the Showdown. Port Adelaide’s four debutants tell Simeon Thomas-Wilson how they’re preparing for the ultimate battle.
‘Didn’t like him at all’: Truth behind feud
A legend of South Australian footy has lifted the lid on one of the most infamous brawls in AFL history, and how he feels about it today.
How Tex’s tough love shaped All-Aus contender
Josh Worrell arrived in Adelaide as a highly-rated junior star from Victoria – but it would take some tough love, a DUI and number of reality checks for that to even start showing.
Power shift: Crows officially retaking SA from stumbling Port
Ahead of a crucial Showdown in Port Adelaide’s last season under Ken Hinkley, Matt Turner examines whether the balance of power in Adelaide has shifted to the Crows for the first time since 2017.
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