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.
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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.
Resilient Crow puts injury behind him to sign new deal
One of Adelaide’s most talented players spent big chunks of his previous five-year deal on the sidelines. But now injury-free, this is a new Wayne Milera.
The big call Nicks has to get right at selection
Adelaide blew its chances in the third quarter at the MCG – but did the Crows lose that game before it even started? Plus, Ollie Wines’ big admission and all the SA footy likes, dislikes.
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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.
Star Crow to make shock return weeks ahead of schedule
Adelaide will be without one of its Coleman Medal contenders when it takes on Fremantle, but has received welcome news with a forward’s unexpected return from injury.
The complicating factors throwing Crows’ Tex plans into chaos
Fremantle in Perth, a shortened week. It loomed as the perfect time to execute the plan to rest Taylor Walker for the Crows, but that plan could be out the door thanks to some new information.
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