Brownlow fancy’s added dimension, same old Power story
Jordan Dawson was already a star, but he might have just added another string to his bow. Plus Port Adelaide’s predictable demise and more likes and dislikes from round 11 in The Lowdown.
Adelaide
Contenders? Crows are maturing — but still a ‘fair way’ off
Matthew Nicks is excited. And it’s not because the Crows are inside the top four. Simeon Thomas-Wilson breaks down the Adelaide coach’s words and analyses where they sit here.
Nicks: Crows still striving to achieve Collingwood’s level
Adelaide may have moved into the top four after a big win over West Coast, but coach Matthew Nicks is focused on reaching the level of the AFL’s No. 1 side.
Resilient Crow puts injury behind him to sign new deal
One of Adelaide’s most talented players spent big chunks of his previous five-year deal on the sidelines. But now injury-free, this is a new Wayne Milera.
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Power shift: Crows officially retaking SA from stumbling Port
Ahead of a crucial Showdown in Port Adelaide’s last season under Ken Hinkley, Matt Turner examines whether the balance of power in Adelaide has shifted to the Crows for the first time since 2017.
Showdown 57: Teams confirmed, retrospective medalists named
Twenty-five years after Mark Ricciuto won the first Showdown Medal in the seventh encounter between the Crows and Port, six retrospective medals have been awarded to some past legends.
Home of the Saints: NWM’s call, the chef and the slacker
Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera’s future is the talk of Moorabbin as he helps spearhead St Kilda’s next era. But what’s life like inside the home of the rising star? Mitch Owens lifts the lid on the dynamic.
Showdown quiz: How well do you know SA’s biggest game?
Think you know the Showdown better than anyone else? Here’s your chance to prove it. Take our Showdown quiz and flex your knowledge before the Crows are Power face off again.
Crows v Power: Who dominates our best Showdown team?
Nicks or Hinkley? Farrell or Cumming? Burgoyne or Neal-Bullen? Simeon Thomas-Wilson picks his ultimate Showdown side ahead of the first clash between the Crows and Power for 2025.
The numbers behind Crows’ ominous Showdown warning
On a day when Port was beaten up across the border, the Crows delivered a performance that will keep Ken Hinkley up at night this week. MATT TURNER unpacks Adelaide’s warning shot.
Nicks hits out at Dawson critics after Crows’ demolition job
Adelaide bounced back from last week’s dissappointment with a stunning performance against the Blues – and it was skipper Jordan Dawson who hit back the hardest.
The gaping hole Crows must fill ahead of Curnow, McKay battle
Adelaide have a huge task of stopping Charlie Curnow and Harry McKay on Saturday — especially given they are missing a crucial cog of their defence. Here’s how they can still get the job done.
Dawson nosedive typifies Crows’ midfield malaise
Adelaide’s midfield was one of the hottest in the AFL after a month. Three weeks later, big issues have been exposed. How do the Crows — and battling skipper Jordan Dawson — respond?
Unpacking the Power’s leadership masterclass to temper JHF
Jason Horne-Francis was ready to explode against North Melbourne, but the efforts of Ken Hinkley and Zak Butters was a masterclass in tempering the red mist. Simeon Thomas-Wilson unpacks it.
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