The numbers behind Crows’ ominous Showdown warning
On a day when Port was beaten up across the border, the Crows delivered a performance that will keep Ken Hinkley up at night this week. MATT TURNER unpacks Adelaide’s warning shot.
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Nicks hits out at Dawson critics after Crows’ demolition job
Adelaide bounced back from last week’s dissappointment with a stunning performance against the Blues – and it was skipper Jordan Dawson who hit back the hardest.
The gaping hole Crows must fill ahead of Curnow, McKay battle
Adelaide have a huge task of stopping Charlie Curnow and Harry McKay on Saturday — especially given they are missing a crucial cog of their defence. Here’s how they can still get the job done.
Dawson nosedive typifies Crows’ midfield malaise
Adelaide’s midfield was one of the hottest in the AFL after a month. Three weeks later, big issues have been exposed. How do the Crows — and battling skipper Jordan Dawson — respond?
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Star Crow to make shock return weeks ahead of schedule
Adelaide will be without one of its Coleman Medal contenders when it takes on Fremantle, but has received welcome news with a forward’s unexpected return from injury.
The complicating factors throwing Crows’ Tex plans into chaos
Fremantle in Perth, a shortened week. It loomed as the perfect time to execute the plan to rest Taylor Walker for the Crows, but that plan could be out the door thanks to some new information.
The Lowdown: ROB defies critics in Crows’ statement game
Even Reilly O’Brien’s fiercest critics would say he responded against the Giants, even if he still hasn’t notched up a contested mark in 2025.
Fogarty avoids serious injury — but will he be fit for Freo?
Darcy Forgarty was in plenty of pain when Harry Himmelberg smashed into his shoulder. The Crow won’t need major surgery, but will be on the plane to Perth this week?
Forget the three-headed monster, Crows’ defence is king in flag race
Much has been made of Adelaide’s three key forwards in attack, but against GWS it was their back six that won them the game. One of their star defenders reveals how they shut the Giants out.
Star Crow struck down in dour GWS win
Adelaide lost a major player but still claimed its first big scalp of 2025 with a tough — and at times ugly — win over GWS.
Skinny kid to bearded man-mountain: Behind the rise of Riley
Riley Thilthorpe’s rise didn’t happen overnight. He chats to Simeon Thomas-Wilson about his journey towards becoming one of the AFL’s best key forwards.
‘For my own good’: Draper’s real thoughts about being Crows’ sub
Fans at the Crows couldn’t wait for top draft pick Sid Draper to be unleashed in 2025. But after starting the first three games as the sub, the young gun reveals why he’s grateful to the club.
The telling stat exposing Crows’ greatest weakness
The Crows are flying offensively but their inability to stop their opponents from scoring is a real concern and must be fixed if they are to make a deep September run, writes Andrew Capel.
The Lowdown: How do Crows tackle big ruck problem?
The Crows arguably have the best key forwards in the league, but Reilly O’Brien isn’t putting in the performances Adelaide needs in the ruck. See the full likes and dislikes in The Lowdown.
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