Teams: Port make big Rozee call, who wins ruck battle?
Port Adelaide have made a call on whether Connor Rozee will face Hawthorn on Sunday. Plus there’s only one winner in the battle for selection between Jordon Sweet and Dante Visentini.
Adelaide
Coach asks for patience with ‘exposed’ young star
Adelaide’s coach has backed a top-10 pick to improve after a tough second game, but he might not be picked for a huge Collingwood clash.
Crows’ huge show of faith in injured defender
Josh Worrell’s 8-12 week injury has not stopped Adelaide from handing the defender a fresh contract extension. See the details of the deal here.
‘We can’t wait to meet you’: Young Crow reveals baby news
Not even a draw could temper this Crow’s baby joy, with the utility revealing he’s expecting his first child.
The Lowdown: Crows fans need to get used to off-Broadway games
The Crows had a glut of prime-time games early in the year after campaigning for a better fixture. But after a slow start, they will line up in off-Broadway timeslots, SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON writes in The Lowdown.
‘Stuck at it’: Rankine backs midfield shift for Crows
Izak Rankine has spoken about his switch to the midfield and how he’s grown as a leader for the Crows as his side unveiled their Sir Doug Nicholls Round guernsey.
Crows lose Worrell for extended stint after injury
The Crows’ key defensive stocks have taken another hit, with youngster Josh Worrell set for a long stint on the sidelines after breaking his arm on Sunday.
Keep ‘quirky’ draws: Lions star
Two points from their battle with the Adelaide Crows was “better than zero” for the Brisbane Lions.
Cornes: AFL arrives late to a losing battle
The AFL’s overdue stand on domestic violence will be held back by an anti-social modern problem, writes Graham Cornes.
Nicks defends early sub call, vows to continue taking risk
Adelaide Crows coach Matthew Nicks had his head in his hands when Josh Worrell went down, just minutes after he’d made a tactical sub. Will it happen again?
Lions’ critical error late in thrilling AFL draw
The Brisbane Lions had the chance to steal Sunday’s clash with the Crows before a key decision left them falling just short.
The ‘too good to refuse’ prospect rewarding Crows’ faith
Some Crows fans still bristle about the 2019 AFL Draft, but a key part of their 2024 fightback stems from that night, as Adelaide unlocks a key pillar of its defence for the future.
Lions laud AFL’s ‘clear’ message about slurs
The AFL’s decision to give a Suns star a lengthy ban for his use of a homophobic slur towards a Lions player has been applauded by Brisbane coach Chris Fagan.
Star mums’ new goal: ‘The lessons we’ll teach our little boy’
Six-month-old Tomi has changed the lives of Adelaide sports power couple Chelsea Randall and Marijana ‘MJ’ Rajcic.
LDU? Petty? The big-name targets in Crows’ sights
Adelaide is set to be a serious player in this year’s AFL trade and free agency market. So, who could be lured to West Lakes? We take a look at the key names.
Crows, Eagles change names for next round
Adelaide and West Coast are the two latest AFL clubs to announce that they will change names for the upcoming Sir Doug Nicholls Round.
‘Light-hearted banter’: Danger’s Adelaide return laughed off
Before Crows fans can begin salivating about the thought of Patrick Dangerfield’s return, it seems plans for a return to Adelaide were not as serious as first thought.
Superstar named in shock recruiting bid
A rival club has been linked with a shock move to sign Geelong skipper Patrick Dangerfield, who is a free agent at season’s end.
The Lowdown: Rozee risk opens Port up to barrage of questions
Why was it Hinkley’s call to play Rozee? Was the medical staff overruled? There’s plenty of talking points from the Showdown, none bigger than Connor Rozee. See all the SA likes and dislikes.
How an unlikely hero became the Crows’ Showdown specialist
There aren’t too many household names down back for the Crows, but perhaps their most unlikely hero has shown in back-to-back Showdowns, that he’s ready for the pressure.
Cornes: The Power are mentally fragile and the Crows smelt blood
The last three Showdowns show the Crows have the edge when it comes to SA’s footy teams. As Graham Cornes writes, the basis of it comes from being mentally superior.
Revealed: The clubs who passed on Adelaide’s new Sloane
Jake Soligo was supposed to be a top-15 draft pick, yet became a Crow deep into the second round. Now, the emerging star following in Rory Sloane’s footsteps is making those who overlooked him pay.
‘We’ve got the edge’: How Crows exposed Port’s vulnerability
Adelaide has won four of their last five Showdowns against Port Adelaide. On Thursday night they identified a weakness in the Power’s game and punished them, MATT TURNER writes.
Lock it in? Crows push for permanent primetime Showdown
Adelaide had to push hard to finally give one of the game’s biggest rivalries the standalone stage it deserves – and now the Crows want more of it, ‘like the eastern state clubs’.
Player ratings: The big Port holes exposed again
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley questioned whether his side had the right personnel in some areas of the ground after last night’s Showdown loss. So, who should be nervous? We rate every player.
Crows do it Rory’s way in ‘perfect’ Showdown performance
In the wake of a win he says ‘couldn’t have been more perfect’, Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks has hailed Rory Sloane and the unheralded backline that exposed Port’s big problem again.
‘I’m not a coward’: Hinkley owns up to Showdown blunder
Ken Hinkley has owned up to a mistake and apologised to Power fans following Port Adelaide’s defeat in the Showdown.
Tex Walker’s emotional tribute to Rory Sloane
Crows key forward Taylor Walker has been reduced to tears discussing the forced retirement of his great mate Rory Sloane.
Crows claim SA bragging rights in Showdown win
The Crows have claimed South Australian bragging rights, winning their third straight Showdown over fierce rivals Port Adelaide.
Three SuperCoach takeaways from Crows’ Showdown stunner
Port Adelaide had its chances but its failure to capitalise in front of goal allowed Adelaide to send champion Rory Sloane off in style. Relive updates and see our SuperCoach takeaways.
Going, going … gone? Crows, Port take next step in SANFL exit
Adelaide and Port Adelaide will face off in a SANFL curtain raiser ahead of Showdown 55 – but the fixture won’t exist for long as a national second-tier competition takes shape.
AFL club ‘let themselves down’ when it matters
Ahead of a primetime Showdown clash, an Adelaide Crows legend says their arch rival “let themselves down” when it matters most.
‘Stevie Motlop… what a time’: The best Showdown finish of all
The Crows and Power meet in a blockbuster Showdown 55 at Adelaide Oval tonight. Will we get an ending like in 2018? We rank the best moments of the past 10 years.
Who’s-who of Crows, Power stars: Ultimate Showdown Team revealed
Showdown 55 is almost here – but how many of the current Crows and Power players would make the all-time side? We’ve tallied your votes to pick the Ultimate Showdown team.
Ricciuto: Crows ready to add senior players however they can
Crows legend and football director Mark Ricciuto says the club is poised to add some experienced talent and says despite the ladder, the Showdown looms as a 50-50 affair.
Nicks backs Crows’ prized draftee to bring ‘weapons’ to Showdown
The Crows are set to welcome a prized young gun to the AFL spotlight on the biggest of stages, and coach Matthew Nicks has backed in his new star.
The Lowdown: Finally SA footy gets what it deserves
On a Friday night in 2022, the AFL had a bet each way with another game held alongside a Showdown in prime time. But Thursday is different – can the Crows and Power live up to the billing?
‘Not much will change’: How Sloane will stay involved at Crows
Rory Sloane has called time on his career, but that won’t be the end of his time at West Lakes. See what he has in mind moving forward after Monday’s retirement.
AFL broken hearted by shock retirement
An Adelaide great has made a heartbreaking decision on his playing future after suffering a horror eye injury earlier this year.
‘Contentious image’ makes way for new Showdown shield
The Crows and the Power will face off for a new Showdown shield on Thursday night, after the image of Troy and Shane Bond was at the centre of a threat of legal action in 2023.
Crows sound Showdown warning with North demolition
Adelaide has demolished winless North Melbourne as captain Jordan Dawson continued his resurgence with a commanding display to send a warning to Showdown rivals Port Adelaide.
Buyer beware? What Petty’s form drop means for Crows’ mega-deal
The Adelaide Crows went hard for Demon Harrison Petty in the off-season with plenty of draft capital in hand. They’ll come again at the end of 2024, but will they be offering as much?
Contested ball drop-off a ‘mindset’ issue: Nicks
The Crows are less likely to blood hyped youngster Billy Dowling in Tasmania as coach Matthew Nicks said the drop-off in contested ball numbers was a “mindset” issue.
‘Wasn’t brave enough’: Young Crow’s startling confession
Crows forward Josh Rachele has opened up about his two missed opportunities during Friday night’s tight match with Essendon, while an AFL legend says it’s a behaviour that can be coached out of his game.
The Lowdown: Alarm bells have to be ringing at Port Adelaide
The Power’s old wounds were opened by the Pies yet again at the MCG, and their profile shows their biggest weakness hasn’t been fixed yet. LIKES and DISLIKES from round 6.
‘Our next premiership coach’: Crows vow to top-up Nicks’ squad
Adelaide CEO Tim Silvers says the Crows will do whatever it takes to beef up their list, after this season, while emphatically backing coach Matthew Nicks to lead them to glory.
Crow calamity: Fixture request backfires, sluggish ‘trend’ emerges
The Crows were given plenty of prime time fixtures following an umpiring mistake that likely cost them a finals spot in 2023, but that has backfired in 2024 as Adelaide slump to 1-5.
‘We took a step back’: Season on ropes for struggling Crows
Adelaide’s finals chances are on the brink of extinction after a gutting loss to Essendon which had coach Matthew Nicks conceding his side had gone backwards.
‘Correct approach’: AFL clarifies Crows non-call controversy
If Crows fans weren’t upset enough by the non-goal that cost them finals in 2023, the non-call that cost them Friday nights’ match against Essendon had them screaming. Now the AFL has clarified the call.
AFL confirms controversial call was wrong
Adelaide fans were furious at a controversial no-call in Friday night’s loss to Essendon, and now the AFL has admitted they got it wrong.
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