Still no end in sight for Oval review
AS the Adelaide Oval financial model review enters its 160th day, the focus shifts on Premier Jay Weatherill to help deliver Christmas cheer for the state’s AFL clubs.
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Demons disaster set tone for Crows
ADELAIDE captain Nathan van Berlo concedes the Crows struggled to recover from the disastrous Round 7 loss to Melbourne and losing six games by less than two goals ultimately cost them a spot in the finals.
Walsh lauds Crows master-Glass
PHIL Walsh hails the influence of leadership mentor Darren Glass at Adelaide, saying he offers the players experience “you can’t buy’’.
Guts and gut running Walsh’s formula
PHIL Walsh wants the Crows to play with more grunt and believes hard running rather than endurance will be king in 2015.
Early bird Cheney flies into best 22
ADELAIDE coach Phil Walsh has identified former Hawk Kyle Cheney as the new player most likely to make an impact at Adelaide next year.
New Crows skipper needs Boak-like qualities
NEW Adelaide coach Phil Walsh has revealed on-field leadership is his key criteria in picking his first captain.
Port’s No. 1 when it comes to entertainment
AS the Crows new chief executive Andrew Fagan and new coach Phil Walsh reach out to connect with their fans in a series of members’ forums, the subject of match-day entertainment must surely be raised.
Walsh undecided on Crows captain
NEW Crows coach Phil Walsh remains undecided on who will captain the club in 2015 while calling for a drastic interchange cut.
Crows want stronger bond with members
ADELAIDE coach Phil Walsh and chief executive Andrew Fagan are in a series of members’ forums to further connect with its core audience.
Josh mending as helpers kick in
JOSH Turner faced having his foot amputated but thanks to generous supporters and medical excellence the young Crows’ fan looks like making a full recovery after delicate surgery.
Crows have what it takes: Cheney
ADELAIDE recruit Kyle Cheney believes the Crows measure up to the best in the business when it comes to intensity after settling in from his previous club, the ultra-successful Hawthorn.
More ball will get Kelly a Crows call-up
WITH his AFL premiership-winning dad watching from the sidelines, Jake Kelly continues to make strides towards forcing his way onto the Crows senior list.
Crows tell Cam it’s time to deliver
ADELAIDE has put the heat on highly-rated utility Cam Ellis-Yolmen to stand up and prove himself next year.
Adelaide to strike back in Aish bid
ADELAIDE has hit back at rival clubs circling its stars, revealing it is preparing to make its own recruiting splash next year.
Unsigned duo still in mix for Crows captaincy
PATRICK Dangerfield and Rory Sloane’s contract status will not affect their chances of captaining Adelaide next year, according to head of football David Noble.
New Crow won’t sacrifice future for Danger
NEW Adelaide Crows list manager Justin Reid warns that he will not compromise the club’s future for the sake of one player.
Young gun Lever has sights on emulating Talia
UNLIKE most top draftees, ace Crows recruit Jake Lever grew up without a football role model.
Big things expected from Crouch
CROW Matt Crouch is tipped to go one better than his brother Brad and win the 2015 AFL Rising Star award.
Unsung providers help Crows take wing
THEY’RE the ones behind the scenes that help hold it together for new recruits and care for them like the young boys they are.
Crows, Power player lists rated
THE combatants of 2015 have been named, with the AFL clubs this week finalising their lists. Jesper Fjeldstad runs his expert eye over the Crows and Power, and rates the 45-man rosters.
Masterclass won Walsh top job
PHIL Walsh won the Crows coaching job with a 30-minute “masterclass’’, according to Adelaide chief executive Andrew Fagan.
Danger distraction ‘annoying, frustrating’
SPECULATION around Patrick Dangerfield’s future is “annoying and frustrating’’ admits Adelaide Crows CEO Andrew Fagan.
SANFL say debt will be gone in a decade
THE state’s football body expects to have cleared its crippling debt within a decade after the sale of Football Park to developer Commercial and General for $71 million.
Be alert, and a little alarmed, about Danger
FORMER Adelaide chief executive Steven Trigg says his old club should be worried at the prospect of losing star pair Patrick Dangerfield and Rory Sloane.
Talks Sloane’s close to re-signing with Crows
WITH Taylor Walker locked away there is mounting speculation the Crows are close to re-signing fellow star Rory Sloane to a contract extension.
Craig ideal for Dogs say Crows
FORMER Crows coach Neil Craig described as the ideal coach for the Western Bulldogs by those who worked with him at Adelaide.
Curiosity still surrounds Crows’ draft swap
AFTER being blocked out of the first round of the AFL national draft for the previous two seasons, everyone would have expected Adelaide to have put a clamp on its No. 10 pick this year.
Putting the Crows & United under a new roof
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Bookies tip Crows to rise again under Walsh
BOOKMAKERS are predicting the Crows will make a similar rise under new coach Phil Walsh to their preliminary final stunner in Brenton Sanderson’s first season in charge two years ago.
The $6.05 bus levy no footy fan knew about
SINCE the Footy Express bus service — first to Football Park and this year to Adelaide Oval — began more than a decade ago there was the impression that the ride to an AFL game in Adelaide was free. WRONG..
Crows unveil new clash jumper
ADELAIDE has a new clash jumper — a white guernsey with three “ripped” sashes of the Crows red, yellow and blue colours. TELL US, WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Campo to give Crows’ engine room a rev
PREMIERSHIP player and Carlton best and fairest Scott Camporeale is in charge of what he believes is a premiership weapon: Adelaide’s midfield.
Kerridge flies high in Crows’ fitness challenge
ADELAIDE utility Sam Kerridge is the one to catch after the Crows began their pre-season with time trials around the Adelaide University loop in the North Adelaide parklands yesterday.
Will the game be left alone for 2015?
IF there was one rule you could change in Australian Football, what would it be?
Crows back on the track for pre-season
ADELAIDE’S players have returned to training with a fresh sense of urgency as pre-season began with time trials and interval work around the Adelaide University loop.
Walsh, Crows score favourable draw
NEW Adelaide coach Phil Walsh has been handed a favourable draw over the first 10 rounds of 2015 to start to his senior coaching career.
Power embracing tough draw
PORT Adelaide chief Keith Thomas’ first reaction to the AFL fixture was to describe it as “incredible” — and he was smiling as he said it.
Petrenko, McKernan to train with Saints
FORMER Crows forwards Jared Petrenko and Shaun McKernan will join St Kilda’s pre-season on Monday morning in a bid to extend their careers.
New Crow vows to bring Bloods culture
NEW Adelaide development coach Ryan O’Keefe says he wants to bring some of Sydney’s famous Bloods culture to the Crows.
Crows, Power not keen on NAB derby
YET again the AFL has proven that it is a great organisation for shooting itself in the foot. The NAB Challenge draw is another classic example.
Teague driven to join Walsh’s crew
ADELAIDE Oval? Wineries? The footbridge? Nope, David Teague says he came to SA for one reason only.
AFL gets it wrong with NAB Challenge draw
YET again the AFL has proven that it is a great organisation for shooting itself in the foot, writes Michelangelo Rucci.
Oval gets its original stars back on field
SEVEN months after exhausted Premier Jay Weatherill opened the “new” Adelaide Oval, the venue has achieved several milestones.
Walsh the man for Crows: Brogan
PORT Adelaide’s premiership players have identified the qualities that will make Phil Walsh the ideal coach of their greatest rivals, the Crows.
Rookie chiefs signal new era at West Lakes
IF it was politically correct to refer to anything at Adelaide by events at Alberton, the storylines with new Crows chiefs Andrew Fagan and Phil Walsh would be easier to present as history repeating.
New commander keen to steer right course
ANDREW Fagan has carried the title of Adelaide Football Club chief executive for a month – and, as he puts it, the time has come to make a “deep dive into the business”.
Chief revels in role after instant shock
ANDREW Fagan was tested in the final phase of his interviews for the Adelaide Football Club’s chief executive role with the “what if” question: How would he cope with the coach being sacked?
Good times back at The Parade
WOLF Blass put $1 million on the table in 1994 for the Norwood Football Club to win the battle for SA’s second AFL licence.
Sanderson feels pain of player power
SACKED Crows coach Brenton Sanderson has regrets — in particular how he strayed from leading the Adelaide Football Club’s players to satisfy its sponsors.
Walsh finishes coach panel search with Glass
PHIL Walsh’s strong focus on teamwork and leadership has led to Adelaide’s prized capture of former West Coast Eagles captain Darren Glass.
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