Cornes: Not even the biggest deal in SA footy can fix 2022’s failures
The Crows are optimistic. The Power are disappointed. Now all eyes are on the new recruits both sides think can put 2022’s troubles to rest, writes Graham Cornes.
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Talent Showdown: Do Crows or Port have better kids?
The emerging talent from both the Power and Crows will be on show on Saturday night – but which group of under-23s is primed for future success? Full list analysis, have your say.
Hatred real: Why this Showdown carries extra venom
They’ve gone many rounds together, but this time fierce rivals Power and the Crows didn’t even wait until they stepped into the ring. Standby for some serious Showdown fireworks.
Don’t blame Ricciuto for Crows camp
He’s a Brownlow medallist and premiership hero, and Mark Ricciuto doesn’t deserve the heat he’s getting surrounding the Crows camp, writes Graham Cornes.
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Labourer Mules would love to be a full-time footballer
Justine Mules’ typical day starts at 4.30am, working a 6am to 3pm shift as a labourer before heading to Crows AFLW training. She dreams of the day she can earn a living from the sport she loves.
By the stats: AFL’s clutch clubs of the past decade
The AFL has given fans so many thrilling finishes over the past 10 years, but which clubs have the best record when the game goes down to the wire? We’ve looked at the data and found the answer.
‘I was quite vocal about it’: Tex on Lever’s Crows departure
Taylor Walker has opened up on how the Crows failed to properly review the traumatic 2017 grand final loss – and what he learnt after criticising Jake Lever’s departure to Melbourne.
The Doedee injury and what it means for KFC SuperCoach
Popular defender Tom Doedee is now an unlikely Round 1 starter. If you’re set on your structure, who are the best replacements? Here are all the options and what the injury means for two young Crows
Crouch doesn’t deserve top dollar deal
The Adelaide Crows must be prepared to walk away and risk losing Brad Crouch if the midfielder attempts to hold the club to ransom, writes Kane Cornes.
Doedee knee mishap sends scare through Crows camp
Hearts would have been in mouths at Adelaide training on Thursday when defender Tom Doedee landed awkwardly on his reconstructed knee. Scans have cleared him of any serious damage, but it puts in doubt his Round 1 return.
‘I’m glad I didn’t’: The winning non-call Doc made on Ponter
Danielle Ponter kicked four goals against Geelong on Sunday in a matchwinning display for the Crows. But Adelaide AFLW coach Matthew ‘Doc’ Clarke revealed he originally had her set for a different role.
Crouch escapes ban for high hit
The AFL’s Match Review Officer has handed down his verdict for Matt Crouch’s bump on Clayton Oliver during Adelaide’s 33-point loss to Melbourne. And it’s a good one for the Crows.
Which young Crows should be on SuperCoach radar?
Adelaide allowed Josh Jenkins and Eddie Betts to leave last year for the sake of regeneration, with three rising stars trusted to fill the void by Matthew Nicks. Are they in your SuperCoach side?
Dees v Crows: Every SuperCoach score
The real deal or a pre-season tease? Melbourne’s Christian Petracca has given SuperCoaches plenty to think about after racing to 100 points in a half against Adelaide playing as an inside midfielder.
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