Footy club’s huge game-changer for fallen AFL star
The former Crow and Magpie says his situation would be far worse were it not for the local SA club, writes Andrew Capel.
Adelaide
Brownlow fancy’s added dimension, same old Power story
Jordan Dawson was already a star, but he might have just added another string to his bow. Plus Port Adelaide’s predictable demise and more likes and dislikes from round 11 in The Lowdown.
Contenders? Crows are maturing — but still a ‘fair way’ off
Matthew Nicks is excited. And it’s not because the Crows are inside the top four. Simeon Thomas-Wilson breaks down the Adelaide coach’s words and analyses where they sit here.
Nicks: Crows still striving to achieve Collingwood’s level
Adelaide may have moved into the top four after a big win over West Coast, but coach Matthew Nicks is focused on reaching the level of the AFL’s No. 1 side.
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The gaping hole Crows must fill ahead of Curnow, McKay battle
Adelaide have a huge task of stopping Charlie Curnow and Harry McKay on Saturday — especially given they are missing a crucial cog of their defence. Here’s how they can still get the job done.
Dawson nosedive typifies Crows’ midfield malaise
Adelaide’s midfield was one of the hottest in the AFL after a month. Three weeks later, big issues have been exposed. How do the Crows — and battling skipper Jordan Dawson — respond?
Unpacking the Power’s leadership masterclass to temper JHF
Jason Horne-Francis was ready to explode against North Melbourne, but the efforts of Ken Hinkley and Zak Butters was a masterclass in tempering the red mist. Simeon Thomas-Wilson unpacks it.
Look out, Blues: Crows pair looms for blockbuster clash
The Crows are confident Riley Thilthorpe will face the Blues on Saturday, but what about Darcy Fogarty? Well, he’s still got some work to do to get back after Adelaide’s loss to Freo.
Crows sweat on ‘beaten up’ Thilthorpe’s scans
Adelaide remains uncertain about the extent of Riley Thilthorpe’s injury as it counts the cost of a disappointing loss to Fremantle on Friday night.
‘Unacceptable’ trend, familiar failings behind Crows shocker
As MATT TURNER writes, the circumstances of Adelaide’s defeat in Perth were all too familiar – but, maybe even more concerning, there were new problems, too. Are the Crows legit?
SA draft watch: Could Crows make father-son history?
Could the Crows select their first father-son draftee from outside SA? Which Victorian clubs have sons of guns in the SANFL? We examine the 2025 father-son prospects with SA links.
‘Blindsided’: Tiny AFL stadium leaves SA footy fans stranded
Port Adelaide footy fans are fuming they are unable to buy tickets for their Round 8 clash against Western Bulldogs – and the same fate awaits Crows supporters later in the year.
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