He’s in! Crows receive huge boost for Saints clash
Riley Thilthorpe’s much anticipated AFL return has been confirmed with the key-forward named alongside another Crows debutant for Saturday night.
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‘Deeply apologetic’ Rankine explains reason behind appeal
Adelaide’s Izak Rankine has explained why the Crows went to the tribunal to try to downgrade his four-week ban, saying he is ‘deeply apologetic’ over the bump.
Crows hard nut happy to wait on new contract
Out-of-contract Crow Sam Berry says he ‘fell in a hole’ last season is focusing on climbing out of it before turning his attention to a new deal for 2025.
Coaching shake-up behind the scenes at Crows HQ
Adelaide is searching for a new member to join its coaching ranks – but it’s not because of the team’s on-field performance.
Eight picks in top 40: How Tiges can build generational draft haul
Richmond are on track to finish 18th for the first time but by trading a couple of aging premiership stars, they could walk into this year’s draft with an epic hand of picks.
The Lowdown: The ‘criminal’ call which put Crows behind eight-ball
Some matches are lost before the ball has been bounced, and one decision by the Crows – either in the coach’s box or in the players – put Adelaide at a massive disadvantage. SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON unpacks it in The Lowdown.
‘Intoxicated and pissed off’: Shock excuse for racist Rankine abuse
An aspiring sports journo has had his Brisbane Lions membership cancelled after posting vile abuse towards Crows star Izak Rankine online.
‘No excuses’: Fan banned for racist comments
The Lions have acted decisively in condemning racist comments made by a club member against an Adelaide Crows star.
SANFL clubs in showdown with Power, Crows
SANFL and AFL clubs in South Australia are locked in a struggle over where Port Adelaide and Adelaide can recruit top-up players for their reserve sides. SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON has the latest.
Brownlow in danger? Heeney in strife, Rankine set for ban
Isaac Heeney’s Brownlow hopes are at the whims of the match review panel after a blow to Saint Jimmy Webster left the defender with a blood nose, while Izak Rankine is also in the firing line. HAVE YOUR SAY.
Lions on the doorstep of top four after downing plucky Crows
After being blown out of the water early in the season, last year’s runners-up are on the cusp of the top four. And the scary thing is they can only get better, writes CALLUM DICK.
Staying or going? Latest intel on every out-of-contract Crow
Taylor Walker, Brodie Smith, Lachie Sholl, Sam Berry and Elliott Himmelberg are among 12 Crows players without deals for 2025. Who will still be at West Lakes next year? Here’s the latest.
Brodie Smith returns for Crows as Port drops debutant
He had to wait until the third quarter to get a taste of AFL football, but Will Lorenz will have to wait even longer before he gets another after being dropped by the Power.
Nicks: Veteran Smith still ‘a big part of our future’
On Thursday, Matthew Nicks said Adelaide will go with the younger player if there is a 50/50 call at selection. But, at the same time, the Crows coach confirmed 32-year-old Brodie Smith is part of future plans.
The Lowdown: Defenders stand up as Crows, Power bounce back
It was a bumper weekend for the Power and Crows, with both coming into must-win games under intense pressure. Simeon Thomas-Wilson runs through his likes and dislikes in The Lowdown.
Crows one step closer to Thebby after landmark deal
The Crows are on track to begin construction on a new home base at Thebarton Oval later this year, after the club cleared a huge SANFL hurdle on Monday.
Others stagnated or regressed, but these four Crows are standing up
Adelaide’s season hasn’t gone to plan, but four players are emerging as bright spots and they were all among the Crows’ best in a win over the Giants. Plus the two players the club should re-sign.
Who next? The glaring problem that should frighten Crows fans
Adelaide has two 28-year-old ruckmen it isn’t convinced about — and no obvious replacement once they move on. SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON delves into the ruck problem the Crows can’t ignore any longer.
Cornes launches Tex Walker truth bomb
As speculation grows over Taylor Walker’s playing future, a former Port Adelaide star has no doubt what must happen.
Kane Cornes calls for Crows to axe Tex
Kane Cornes has urged the Crows to cut ties with Tex Walker – saying the club needs to be “ruthless” at the end of the season. What do you think? Vote in our poll.
‘More than just a dad’: Former Crow’s shattering goodbye
Radio star Chris Dittmar led a final farewell for Bernie Vince’s dad Tim, remembered as a larrikin, storyteller and above all, family man.
Nicks: No wholesale changes required at Crows
While Adelaide are looking at ways to improve after a disastrous 2024 season so far, coach Matthew Nicks doesn’t believe drastic change to the squad or coaching group is needed.
Crows sweat on rare good news as Tex’s chance of return revealed
The under-fire Crows are due some good news and it could come in the form of a return for forward line talisman Taylor Walker – but Port’s injury woes continue to bite.
What’s next, Crows? Crucial jewel in rebuild, targets left to chase
The Crows’ call to get Dan Curtin was a massive one for two reasons. Jay Clark breaks them down, plus the free agency targets left to chase and the building blocks Adelaide can rely on.
How low can they Crow? Where Adelaide’s season goes from here
It’s been a rough season for Adelaide, but the bye is a chance to reset and attack the second half of the season. But is there any relief on the horizon? Here’s how the Crows’ run home could play out.
SANFL clubs to have say on proposed Port, Crows changes
The SANFL has revealed the next steps in mooted changes to help Port Adelaide and Adelaide be more competitive after peace talks avoided them abandoning the league.
Star Crow linked with shock departure
Taylor Walker is a great of the Adelaide Crows, but he’s coming off contract and is yet to be offered a new deal by the AFL club.
‘Absolute monster’ closing in on return as Port names debutant
Adelaide young gun Riley Thilthorpe is closing in on a return, with a Crows defender warning fellow backmen of the ‘absolute monster’ he’s turned into, as Port Adelaide names a shock debutant. Catch all the teams news here.
The big problem with Crows’ plans to help save Nicks
Adelaide has sounded out several big names to bolster Matthew Nicks’ coaching panel in recent years — but faced a major roadblock each time. Go inside the Crows’ coaches box and the issues that need fixing.
Recruiting files: The three drafts still hurting Crows
Every club has its draft skeletons – and there are plenty of things recruiters can’t foresee. But only GWS, Gold Coast and North Melbourne have had more first-round picks than the Crows in the past decade.
One ‘elite’ player? The Crows sliders under microscope
‘Progression is not always obvious, the reward for effort not always immediate. But over time it will emerge.’ That’s what Matthew Nicks said about Adelaide’s list at the end of 2022. The numbers, however, tell a different story.
McGuane: Time for Crows to give Buckley a call
Pressure is mounting on Adelaide and coach Matthew Nicks — only months after he signed a contract extension. In his mid-season report card, MICK MCGUANE says the Crows should be on the phone to Nathan Buckley.
‘Stand aside’: Crows hall of famer wants heads to roll
Adelaide’s first captain has backed Matthew Nicks to remain as the club’s coach – but says sweeping changes are needing for the Crows to become a force again.
How Crows’ board had its wings permanently clipped
Adelaide fans have long bemoaned what some call the ‘boys’ club’ running the Crows board. But the AFL’s fingerprints are all over the Crows at the high level. MICHAEL WARNER investigates.
SA greats: The moments that made our new Hall of Famers
Inaugural Crows skipper Chris McDermott and Sturt great Michael Graham have been inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame. And while their paths were very different, they both changed along the way.
The Lowdown: Port Adelaide fans have seen this before …
It was more of the same from Port Adelaide against GWS, as the Power failed to dispel the outside perception that they’re a ‘fake’ contender. See more likes and dislikes from round 14 here.
Cornes: What the Crows can do this summer to stem the bleeding
Inaugural Adelaide Crows coach Graham Cornes says the failures of the club have never been more exposed and big changes are needed this summer.
AFL shaken up by ‘worst thing I’ve seen’
The footy world is in meltdown over a divisive act that sparked wild scenes during five minutes of madness between the Swans and Crows.
‘Making progress’: Nicks insists Crows are on right course
Adelaide have lost three on the trot and sit 4-1-9 heading into the bye, but coach Matthew Nicks believes the club is actually making progress despite what results suggest.
‘Isn’t on’: Swans called out amid ‘insane’ feat
Swans forward Joel Amartey has put his hand up to be Buddy Franklin’s heir apparent, tearing the heart out of Adelaide in stunning scenes.
Penbo: The dopey reasons NIMBY minority nearly killed Crows HQ
This week we saw a chilling insight into the inner workings of local government, and its capacity to be a bulwark against progress, writes David Penberthy.
Rankine returns, but where’s Tex?
All eyes will be on the Crows in their clash with the Swans on Saturday night, and there’s some starpower on the way back for a must-win match.
Mali’s ‘vicious’ warning to Setka over Crows HQ threat
The Premier has issued a blunt warning to the CFMEU boss after he took aim at the AFL’s major building projects.
Why former Crows coach is still ‘bullish’ on Nicks’ side
Former Adelaide coaches Graham Cornes and Malcolm Blight have highlighted the club’s clear issues. But Brenton Sanderson is ‘in the minority’, backing the Crows to turn things around quickly.
AFL hits back at CFMEU boss’s threats to new Crows HQ
The AFL has stood by its new umpiring chief despite CFMEU boss John Setka’s threats to cease co-operation on league projects, including the new Crows HQ, unless he is sacked.
‘It’s the facts’: Tex points to reason behind Crows’ struggles
The Crows star says his side has been hit hard by injuries, while football boss Mark Ricciuto is still standing firm behind the playing list, even with finals in doubt.
The Lowdown: Where are the leaders at the Crows?
When the going has gotten tough, the leaders at the Crows have been hard to find. So where are the other members of Jordan Dawson’s leadership group, asks SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON.
From finals dream to a ‘dark spot’: The upside that never came
The Crows were denied a finals berth in 2023 by an incorrect umpiring call. Heading into 2024, optimism was boundless and yet it has gone awry for Adelaide. So what happened?
No one going ‘under the bus’ – but Silvers makes big concession
Adelaide chief executive Tim Silvers won’t be making ‘rash decisions’ after Thursday night’s loss, but he’s questioned how well the players have handled the heat this year.
Who’s to blame for this debacle? Roo cops the brunt
Crows football director Mark Ricciuto and the club’s recruiting team are most to blame for Adelaide’s dismal 2024 season – but coach Matthew Nicks has escaped the brunt of criticism.
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