Sid unleashed: Crows to hand top draftee his first start
After starting his first three games as sub, Matt Crouch having a rest will hand Sid Draper the first start of his career against Gold Coast. See the full Crows team news.
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Is this ‘genuine star’ our next Brownlow Crow?
He’s enjoyed a career-best start to the season. If he keeps it up, writes Andrew Capel, there’s more than just good footy on the road ahead.
Why Erin Phillips doesn’t want to be an AFLW coach
She’s one of the most decorated players in the history of AFLW, but this former Crow and Power star has no aspirations to return as a coach.
Loved AFL great’s burner phone bombshell
Adelaide Crows champ Rory Sloane has spilt a secret kept for seven years with a “burner” account almost re-writing history.
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The Lowdown: Is it time to ask what Port can salvage from 2025?
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Netflix star doubles down on AFL hype
It’s becoming pretty clear that the superstar American comedian has picked a side in Australia.
‘Ginger’ Rachele damages ribs; Nicks hails Crows’ ‘maturity’
Adelaide’s win over the Roos wasn’t as pretty as their first two victories in 2025, but Matthew Nicks has praised his troops – plus giving an update on Josh Rachele.
The ‘beast’ who’s become Crows’ new Mr Fix-It
Across pre-season, all the talk was about the Crows’ three recruits and Sid Draper, but Sunday’s win showed there’s another player whose flexibility is turning them into a danger side.
The key changes that have revitalised Nicks’ Crows
It’s been a hot start to 2025 for the Crows, but after such a disappointing 2024, MATT TURNER dives into what has really changed to let Matthew Nicks’ side fly.
The Lowdown: Houston who? Port showing there’s Power in numbers
Port haven’t made a perfect start to life without Dan Houston, but that doesn’t mean they’re definitely missing him. Simeon Thomas-Wilson names his likes and dislikes.
The real deal? Stunning Crows send MCG warning
Another week, more Izak Rankine magic and another record for Matthew Nicks’ new-look Crows. And what they did on Saturday, running riot over a ‘weak’ Essendon, has rivals on notice.
Damning stats show just how bad Bombers are
Adelaide hadn’t won at the MCG for eight years. The Crows did more than that, destroying a hapless Essendon. These are the stats which reveal just how badly the Bombers are going.
Footy world loses it over ‘goal of the year’
The footy world stood and applauded after Adelaide’s “Magician” slotted an extraordinary goal of the year contender at the MCG.
Dorky new mantra sweeping across AFL
A footy legend has given some advice for some his “bold” colleagues in the media as an unfashionable trend takes over the AFL.
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