Tale of two games: How Crows rose from ‘dark spot’ to contender
Adelaide’s inspired win over Brisbane came a year to the day since one of its most miserable losses of the modern era. Matt Turner looks into what’s changed since that fateful day.
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The night Adelaide started to believe again
It’s official — Adelaide is a contender again. Matt Turner delves into the Crows’ win over Brisbane Lions, hailing it the club’s best in almost eight years.
‘Wait, what?’: Uproar over AFL high shots
Two of the Brisbane Lions’ biggest names suffered head injuries on Friday, but what happened next surprised those watching on.
Inside Crows’ Brisbane blueprint: The list build and Lions defector
The Brisbane Lions have had a massive influence on Adelaide’s rebuild from struggler to top-four contender. Matt Turner compares the regeneration of both clubs.
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Sid unleashed: Crows to hand top draftee his first start
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Is this ‘genuine star’ our next Brownlow Crow?
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Why Erin Phillips doesn’t want to be an AFLW coach
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Loved AFL great’s burner phone bombshell
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‘Ginger’ Rachele damages ribs; Nicks hails Crows’ ‘maturity’
Adelaide’s win over the Roos wasn’t as pretty as their first two victories in 2025, but Matthew Nicks has praised his troops – plus giving an update on Josh Rachele.
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