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.
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‘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.
Rachele, ruthless Crows send stunning SCG warning
For 10 minutes on Saturday night, the Swans appeared to come out with a point to prove. Then the Crows took over in a demolition that stamps their genuine premiership credentials.
Crows apologise after star’s ‘disrespectful’ Swans comments
Wayne Milera raised eyebrows when he called Sydney “a bit of rabble” on radio after Adelaide’s 90-point win on Saturday night. Those comments have divided opinion, with a past great calling them disrespectful.
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How Tex’s tough love shaped All-Aus contender
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Power shift: Crows officially retaking SA from stumbling Port
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Showdown 57: Teams confirmed, retrospective medalists named
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Home of the Saints: NWM’s call, the chef and the slacker
Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera’s future is the talk of Moorabbin as he helps spearhead St Kilda’s next era. But what’s life like inside the home of the rising star? Mitch Owens lifts the lid on the dynamic.
Showdown quiz: How well do you know SA’s biggest game?
Think you know the Showdown better than anyone else? Here’s your chance to prove it. Take our Showdown quiz and flex your knowledge before the Crows are Power face off again.
Crows v Power: Who dominates our best Showdown team?
Nicks or Hinkley? Farrell or Cumming? Burgoyne or Neal-Bullen? Simeon Thomas-Wilson picks his ultimate Showdown side ahead of the first clash between the Crows and Power for 2025.
The numbers behind Crows’ ominous Showdown warning
On a day when Port was beaten up across the border, the Crows delivered a performance that will keep Ken Hinkley up at night this week. MATT TURNER unpacks Adelaide’s warning shot.
Nicks hits out at Dawson critics after Crows’ demolition job
Adelaide bounced back from last week’s dissappointment with a stunning performance against the Blues – and it was skipper Jordan Dawson who hit back the hardest.
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