Crows are the real deal – but can they go all the way in 2025?
Forget the heartbreaking loss to Hawthorn, Adelaide is the real deal this season and can enter its mid-season break knowing it is right in the premiership race, writes Andrew Capel.
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The Lowdown: Esava repays the Power faith
He was a whipping boy at Geelong and again when he moved to the Power, but Esava Ratugolea is proving he has the chops to be a top-line defender.
History up for grabs as Crows heroes honoured
A decade after making a major move to honour every player who has represented the club in the AFL, the Crows are holding a rare auction for a cause close to their heart.
Another road scalp goes begging for close-enough Crows
Genuine top four hopes don’t let chances to beat the top teams on their home decks slip away, but the Crows have made a habit of it in recent years. So what does that mean for Adelaide’s flag credentials?
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Nicks responds to week of Tex, Wanganeen-Milera talk
Taylor Walker’s 2021 racism incident was back in the spotlight this week amid reports around Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera’s future – now Crows coach Matthew Nicks has had his say.
NWM’s call to Walker amid report of racism angst
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Rising WA star pledges long-term future to the Crows
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NWM’s team responds to ‘false’ report that he won’t join Crows
The management team of Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera has shot down a report the Saint had put a line through joining Adelaide next season due to racist comments made by Taylor Walker.
This Crow almost became a Hawk, now he’s flying
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Bombshell racism report rocks AFL club
A report claims one of the AFL’s hottest rising stars “doesn’t want to play” for one particular club because of a racism incident.
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