AFL club drops shock captain selection
The Adelaide Crows have called upon a young star to take over the reigns after their former skipper stood down from the role.
The Adelaide Crows have called upon a young star to take over the reigns after their former skipper stood down from the role.
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DESPITE the fact the AFL’s biggest names were absent in Adelaide, the game’s first taste of AFLX was exicitng and showcased all the great aspects of our game, JON ANDERSON writes.
ADELAIDE’S historic AFLX winat Hindmarsh Stadium brought fresh hope into some of the careers on the fringe and while also bringing momentum into the Crows pre-season.
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