No more sleepless nights for Trigg
STEVEN Trigg admits it is the only time in his 11 years as Adelaide Football Club boss that he has “laid awake at night worrying about outcomes”.
Hawthorn
Petrenko passes fitness test
CROWS hard nut Jared Petrenko seems certain to play in tomorrow’s preliminary final against Hawthorn.
Clarkson ignores Hawk hype
HAWTHORN coach Alastair Clarkson has brushed aside suggestions his team is unbeatable when it plays its best football.
King Carey anoints Taylor Walker
LEGENDARY Wayne Carey says the Crows can cause a huge upset by defeating Hawthorn tomorrow on the back of a standout performance from Taylor Walker.
We must make the most of this
NATHAN van Berlo has been waiting six years for tomorrow to arrive.
This Buddy’s our worst enemy
HE is the AFL’s most dynamic player who threatens to win the AFL preliminary final off his own boot.
Big steal puts Hawks in box seat
THE same expansion rules that savaged Adelaide have provided a massive boost to Hawthorn’s premiership chances.
Crows no hope, say TAB punters
PUNTERS give Adelaide no chance of reaching the grand final, pushing the Crows out to the second-biggest preliminary final roughie in 25 years.
Adelaide adjusts defence for lefties
ADELAIDE will adjust its defensive mindset to combat Hawthorn’s spate of left-footers at the MCG on Saturday.
Crows’ unfinished business
ADELAIDE has cast aside its underdog tag and declared it has “unfinished business” in Saturday’s preliminary final against Hawthorn at the MCG.
Less talk, more action: Camporeale
ADELAIDE assistant coach Scott Camporeale says the Crows would be head cases if they believed the predictions of a Hawthorn landslide on Saturday.
Doughty to mark Rioli in final
ADELAIDE veteran Michael Doughty is firming as the man to stand Hawthorn livewire Cyril Rioli in Saturday’s preliminary final at the MCG.
Lewis: We have respect for the Crows
HAWTHORN vice-captain Jordan Lewis says the Hawks will give underdog Adelaide the utmost respect in Saturday’s preliminary final at the MCG.
Hawks wary of Crows: Lewis
HAWTHORN star Jordan Lewis says the Hawks will give underdogs Adelaide the utmost respect in Saturday’s preliminary final.
Port keen on Cameron
PORT Adelaide wants to interview Hawthorn assistant coach Leon Cameron even though he says he has no interest in the Power coaching job.
Otten primed to stand ‘Buddy’
ANDY Otten will be ushered through Adelaide’s revolving defensive door for Saturday’s preliminary final against Hawthorn at the MCG.
Adelaide ponder Buddy dilemma
ADELAIDE will consider throwing a young defender with only two games to his name this year on Lance Franklin in the preliminary final.
Crows, Hawks may repeat history
ADELAIDE wants to close AAMI Stadium next year the same way the ground started its AFL story – with the Crows hosting Hawthorn.
Dermie offers tips on Tippett
PLAY him as a stay-at-home deep forward or don’t bother.
Fresh Rioli doesn’t want a break
HAWTHORN dynamo Cyril Rioli says he is in top shape as the Hawks prepare for their shot at glory later this month.
Hawks wanted Cats clash
HAWTHORN star Sam Mitchell admits he would have loved another crack at fierce rival Geelong this season.
ACL injury confirmed for Whitecross
HAWTHORN’S Brendan Whitecross will miss the rest of the season after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament.
Contested ball the key, says Harvey
COLLINGWOOD assistant coach Robert Harvey says the Magpies are focused on winning the contested ball in tonight’s qualifying final against Hawthorn.
Hawks’ defence ready for campaign
HAWTHORN coach Alastair Clarkson says premiership assaults are built on strong defences, a view he hopes his backline will prove this month.
Hawk Hale wary of AFL finals rivals
HAWKS ruckman David Hale has rubbished the notion that the 2012 AFL flag is Hawthorn’s to lose.
Guerra gets 08 medal back
HAWTHORN defender Brent Guerra has thanked an eagle-eyed Good Samaritan for reuniting him with his stolen 2008 premiership medal.
Hawks set to name Rioli
MYSTERY surrounds the availability of Cyril Rioli for Hawthorn’s crunch clash against West Coast tomorrow night.
Hawks vow to begin hitting straps early
SLOW starts and how to fix them was high on Hawthorn’s review agenda yesterday.
Lewis in the clear over tackle
HAWTHORN midfielder Jordan Lewis has no case to answer for a tackle on Sydney’s Luke Parker.
Lewis cleared of sling tackle
HAWTHORN midfielder Jordan Lewis is in the clear over a dangerous tackle and two Demons can accept reprimands for weekend incidents.
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