Skipper re-signs – but key Crow still in hospital
Adelaide defender Jordon Butts remains in a Melbourne hospital, five days after suffering a punctured lung against the Bulldogs. Get the latest on his condition, plus Jordan Dawson’s new deal.
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Surprise reason Crows star withdrew from crunch game revealed
Mystery surrounded the absence of Crows defender Wayne Milera when he withdrew from a game earlier this month for personal reasons. He’s now revealed the heartfelt reason why.
Trade buzz: Crows ruckman’s fate lies in rival’s hands
Reilly O’Brien is at ease with his uncertain fate at the Crows, and he may have to wait a while longer as another in-demand ruckman bides his time to decide his future.
The Lowdown: Young Crow should be front of the Rising Star queue
Two years ago, Adelaide’s recruiting team took a leap of faith and jumped ahead of WA clubs to take Dan Curtin with pick 8. It could become one of the club’s best-ever moves.
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‘We don’t know’: Fears for Adelaide star
Adelaide steadied their top four credentials with a comeback victory over Melbourne, but a worrying injury dampened their celebrations.
Cornes: Big reason high-flying Crows fans should be scared
It’s a fantastic time to be a Crows fan but history suggests that’s a bad omen, writes Graham Cornes.
Nicks’ revelation: The best piece of advice I ever got from Phil Walsh
The Crows have paid a special tribute to former coach Phil Walsh on the 10-year anniversary of his death, with Matthew Nicks recounting his time with Walsh at Port Adelaide.
‘Untapped’ potential of Port’s Dawson clone should scare rivals
The Power courted Jordan Dawson before he chose the Crows, but they may have found their own version in Miles Bergman. And in a down year, his re-signing is a shining light.
‘I’ve got to be better’: Lynch’s apology for haymaker
Tom Lynch has spoken after a wild punch on Jordon Butts which could have come straight out of the 1989 grand final, saying he has ‘got to be better’. See his full comments.
Michalanney magic: Crows unlock another avenue to goal
Not content with having the most potent forward line in the game, Matthew Nicks and the Crows have unlocked yet another avenue to goal and the competition should be worried.
AFL star punches rival in brutal haymaker
A two-time premiership player is set to cop a big suspension after he took a swing at an opponent in an ugly, old school incident.
Young gun’s big tick of approval for Crows’ future
Adelaide traded up the order to secure West Australian Dan Curtin at the 2023 draft – and, now, after making his mark at the top level, the young star is committed to repaying the faith.
What must happen to end McLeod’s ‘sad’ fallout with Crows
Five years after a highly-publicised falling out, one of the Crows’ greatest players is still estranged from the club. And though work is being done, there’s still a long way to go.
Crows are the real deal – but can they go all the way in 2025?
Forget the heartbreaking loss to Hawthorn, Adelaide is the real deal this season and can enter its mid-season break knowing it is right in the premiership race, writes Andrew Capel.
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