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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 22: Izak Rankine of the Crows celebrates kicking a goal during the round two AFL match between Essendon Bombers and Adelaide Crows at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on March 22, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

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.

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HOBART, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 14: Jacob Bethell of Melbourne Renegades hits a four during the BBL match between Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Renegades at Blundstone Arena, on January 14, 2025, in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Linda Higginson/Getty Images)

Watch: Renegades’ BBL season over despite Ashes foe’s blitz

The Renegades have missed finals for the fifth time in six season since winning the title in BBL08 after a narrow seven-run loss to the ladder-leading Hurricanes, but it came with a cost for Hobart.

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HOBART, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 10: Tim David of the Hurricanes looks on after he hits a six during the BBL match between Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Thunder at Blundstone Arena, on January 10, 2025, in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

David launches assault to send Hurricanes to top of BBL table

The Hurricanes are now atop the table after Tim David launched six massive sixes, some of which flew out of the stadium, as Hobart made chasing the Thunder’s target look easy.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 02: Chris Lynn of the Strikers bats during the BBL match between Melbourne Renegades and Adelaide Strikers at Marvel Stadium, on January 02, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

Lynn lets loose as Strikers sink Renegades to snap losing streak

Chris Lynn has hit his highest Big Bash score in five years to snap a three-game losing streak for Adelaide Strikers in a strong five-wicket win over Melbourne Renegades. WATCH THE HIGHLIGHTS

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HOBART, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 01: Chris Jordan of the Hurricanes celebrates the wicket of James Vince of the Sixers during the BBL match between the Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Sixers at Blundstone Arena, on January 01, 2025, in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

Jordan stars as Canes crush Sixers to end unbeaten BBL start

Jackson Bird produced career-best figures but Chris Jordan was the man as the Hurricanes dominated the Sixers in the clash of the BBL heavyweights. WATCH THE HIGHLIGHTS

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 29: Hiroshi Ibusuki of Western United celebrates scoring a penalty goal during the round 10 A-League Men match between Western United and Brisbane Roar at Ironbark Fields, on December 29, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

Unwanted history for Brisbane Roar as Western United fire

Western United secured a third straight win thanks to goalkeeper Matt Sutton as Brisbane Roar’s second reached a new A-League men’s low. Catch up on the latest from the weekend’s action.

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NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07: Stefan Mauk of Adelaide United celebrates a goal with Archie Goodwin of Adelaide United during the round seven A-League Men match between Newcastle Jets and Adelaide United at McDonald Jones Stadium, on December 07, 2024, in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Scott Gardiner/Getty Images)

A-League: Controversial red card dampens United win

Adelaide overcame the sending-off of star signing Ben Folami to retain their unbeaten record with a 1-0 win against the Newcastle Jets at McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 03: Gemma Houghton of the Power celebrates a goal during the 2024 AFLW Round 10 match between Yartapuulti (Port Adelaide Power) and the Greater Western Sydney Giants at Alberton Oval on November 03, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Finals locked in: Power clinch sixth in a thriller as Hawks cash in

The finals are locked in for the AFLW’s 2025 season after Port’s thrilling come-from-behind win over GWS and a massive Hawthorn payday. See the full Week 1.

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Five-year first: Blues fend off Pies comeback, Lions lock up top four

Carlton has held off a Collingwood comeback for their first win over the Pies in five years, while the Saints’ finals hopes have been officially dashed after falling in heartbreaking fashion.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 20: Ground staff work on a broken water main on the field of play ahead of the round eight AFLW match between Collingwood Magpies and Adelaide Crows at Victoria Park, on October 20, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

‘Pretty shabby’: AFL responds to burst pipe chaos at Victoria Park

Crows coach Matthew Clarke pulled no punches after a small part of Victoria Park flooded due to a leak beneath the surface on Sunday. But will it impact other upcoming games at the venue?

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