Melbourne can’t save footy’s long lost blockbuster – but we can
There’s only one city in Australia capable of breathing new life into the State of Origin, writes Andrew Capel.
Adelaide
The Lowdown: Port’s path to lock in No.1 pick contender
Tom Cochrane was taken with one of the last picks of last year’s rookie draft, but his brother could be taken with one of the first in 2026. Here’s The Lowdown on one of the state’s rising stars.
Win a pair of signed boots from your AFL club
Tell us in 25 words or fewer why you want to win a pair of signed boots from your club’s star player.
‘Keep it in the memory bank’: Mac v Riley rivalry set to last
Mac Andrew and Riley Thilthorpe clashed all day, with the Sun having the last laugh – and letting his rival know about it. But Thilthorpe will ‘keep it in his memory bank’ for the next time.
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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.
Damning stats show just how bad Bombers are
Adelaide hadn’t won at the MCG for eight years. The Crows did more than that, destroying a hapless Essendon. These are the stats which reveal just how badly the Bombers are going.
Footy world loses it over ‘goal of the year’
The footy world stood and applauded after Adelaide’s “Magician” slotted an extraordinary goal of the year contender at the MCG.
Dorky new mantra sweeping across AFL
A footy legend has given some advice for some his “bold” colleagues in the media as an unfashionable trend takes over the AFL.
Buckley: The glaring issue Dons must fix to avoid 0-2 start
Essendon hung around against a hot Hawthorn side, but one key deficiency in their game must be rectified if they want to win this week. Read Nathan Buckley’s Super Saturday preview here.
‘Sack Ken’ signs were right – Port fans, you’ve been gaslit
Even as a victorious Crows fan this weekend I could see the double standards at play, writes Michael Mkoka-Nicholson.
Nicks hints at selection calls on Draper, Curtin for round 2
Sid Draper showed plenty of promise on debut despite starting as the sub against St Kilda. Now coach Matthew Nicks has hinted it could be the ‘perfect’ role going forward for the young Crow.
The Lowdown: Is under-the-radar gun the Crows’ best defender?
They love him down at West Lakes, but is Josh Worrell under-rated by the rest of the footy world? In The Lowdown, the case for why he’s the Crows’ best defender.
‘The sweet spot’: Inside Nicks’ Crows reinvention on the run
Matthew Nicks is determined not to get ahead of himself this year – but a new-look Adelaide’s round 1 win serves as a warning to the rest of the competition. Here’s why.
Recruits, Rachele, Draper: Nicks pleased with Crows’ new ‘level’
Adelaide’s 2025 campaign is off to a fantastic start after a demolition job of St Kilda, with Matthew Nicks’ men reaping the rewards of their pre-season work early.
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