How Power opened its arms to new draftee
Once projected as a top 25 pick, Logan Evans felt his dream “slipping” last year. However, a switch to the Power SANFL side proved the spark he needed to find his way to the AFL.
Adelaide
Unchanged Crows look for stability to end remarkable drought
The Crows’ drought at the ‘G is one of the more remarkable in footy, but Matthew Nicks is set to back in the side that smashed the Eagles to take down an in-form Hawthorn.
Power, Crows set go to war with AFL over reserves competition
South Australian clubs are adamant they don’t want to continue playing reserves in the SANFL as the AFL faces an impasse over a national reserves competition.
Crows desperate to break seven-year hoodoo to stay in finals hunt
The Adelaide Crows are desperate to defeat the Hawks this weekend to continue an unlikely push towards finals – but they’ll have to beat a seven-year hoodoo to do so.
Hope for young Crow after initial serious injury fears
Initial fears an Adelaide young gun’s season could be over with a knee injury have taken a positive turn, with the Crow instead hurting his hip.
Crows’ new ‘connector’ taking his chance and running with it
Adelaide called Brayden Cook “raw” when he was drafted back in 2020. The man himself says he was shocked how far off he was when he came to the Crows. Now, that’s all changed.
Percentage still a factor for Nicks as Crows fill their boots
Adelaide booted 21 goals to five in a comprehensive rout on Sunday. Despite having a draw to their name, Matthew Nicks said every bit of percentage counts.
The Lowdown: Crows’ most promising sign from big win
Two big wins at AFL level for both South Australian clubs left most footy supporters in the state happy. SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON unpacks the likes and dislikes in The Lowdown.
Why rising Crow ‘had to grow up’ and ditch the ‘Padawan braid’
When Luke Nankervis first arrived at West Lakes it was his Jedi ‘Padawan braid’ that caught the eye. Now he is making sure it is his footy that stands out, as he becomes a key part of the Crows.
Three rucks in three weeks? Port merry-go-round turns again
Ken Hinkley has hinted at a surprise return for Ivan Soldo before Port Adelaide’s bye, putting pressure on understudy Jordon Sweet as he returns to the Power side on Saturday.
SPP’s role in Power’s mid-season draft plans, Crows hunting talls
The Power are set to move injured star Sam Powell-Pepper to their inactive list, so what does this mean for their mid-season draft plans? Meanwhile, the Crows look to fill a glaring need.
Power’s concession over nine-day break as Crows take another hit
Normally a nine-day break would be something most clubs would jump at to give players a refresh over a mini-bye. However, Port assistant Josh Carr said the break may have done more harm than good as the Crows cop another injury blow.
The Lowdown: Crows fans must stop defaulting to ‘Vic bias’
It’s hard for Crows fans not to be frustrated at the end sequence of their loss to the Pies, but it’s time to for fans to put an end to reverting back to the Victorian bias angle.
Crows’ big Rankine blow confirmed
Izak Rankine almost won the game for the Crows on Saturday – but now, in an even bigger blow than that free kick, he won’t be on the field for a while.
Cornes: Daicos wouldn’t have been pinged for ‘too far’
A South Australian footy great says the call on Izak Rankine was technically correct, but Collingwood players like the Daicos brothers wouldn’t have been pinged.
AFL ‘happy’ with late call as Crows brace for time without superstar
Crows fans may not like it, but the AFL is set to tick off the late free kick that handed Collingwood victory on Saturday, as Adelaide looks ahead to time without Izak Rankine.
The Daicos Dilemma: Did Crows lose the game in coaches’ box?
Matthew Nicks isn’t the first coach, nor will he be the last, to have Nick Daicos nightmares. Scott Gullan asks the question many Crows fans will be thinking – and what the answer means for the rest of the competition.
‘You don’t call that’: Footy world melts down
With 20 seconds remaining in a four-point game, the umpire blew the whistle in a moment that has ignited the footy world.
Teams: Port make big Rozee call, who wins ruck battle?
Port Adelaide have made a call on whether Connor Rozee will face Hawthorn on Sunday. Plus there’s only one winner in the battle for selection between Jordon Sweet and Dante Visentini.
Coach asks for patience with ‘exposed’ young star
Adelaide’s coach has backed a top-10 pick to improve after a tough second game, but he might not be picked for a huge Collingwood clash.
Crows’ huge show of faith in injured defender
Josh Worrell’s 8-12 week injury has not stopped Adelaide from handing the defender a fresh contract extension. See the details of the deal here.
‘We can’t wait to meet you’: Young Crow reveals baby news
Not even a draw could temper this Crow’s baby joy, with the utility revealing he’s expecting his first child.
The Lowdown: Crows fans need to get used to off-Broadway games
The Crows had a glut of prime-time games early in the year after campaigning for a better fixture. But after a slow start, they will line up in off-Broadway timeslots, SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON writes in The Lowdown.
‘Stuck at it’: Rankine backs midfield shift for Crows
Izak Rankine has spoken about his switch to the midfield and how he’s grown as a leader for the Crows as his side unveiled their Sir Doug Nicholls Round guernsey.
Crows lose Worrell for extended stint after injury
The Crows’ key defensive stocks have taken another hit, with youngster Josh Worrell set for a long stint on the sidelines after breaking his arm on Sunday.
Keays: Win over Blues was ‘one we were working towards’
The Adelaide Crows flipped the script on their slow start to 2024, but midfielder Ben Keays said the club hadn’t made sweeping changes to their game style before the win.
The teams that outshine the Crows and Power at Adelaide Oval
It’s been 10 full seasons since Adelaide Oval became the home of Adelaide’s two AFL teams – but several interstate teams have a better winning record on our home turf.
The Lowdown: Dawson’s funk looms over Crows’ season
The Crows picked themselves up off the canvas for a famous win in round 5, but the poor form of their skipper still looms large. Check out the LIKES and DISLIKES from the Crows and Power.
For the love of Godra: 30 reasons Adelaide’s still obsessed
It’s been 30 years since one of Tony Modra’s most godly footy feats. To mark the milestone, here’s 30 things we still love about Mods.
Nicks: The moment, the man and what we tweaked
The Crows were under plenty of pressure heading into their clash with Carlton, and looked down and out late until it all changed for the better to grab their first win of 2024.
Voss concedes Blues ‘got it wrong’ in stunning Crows collapse
The Blues came from nowhere to steal victory from Freo at Gather Round, against the Crows it was the opposite, so what changed? Michael Voss addresses what went wrong late.
‘What a finish!’: AFL kings dethroned
Adelaide have won a classic AFL thriller, keeping their season alive and ending Carlton’s reign as the kings of the close finish.
One ladder where the Crows are actually on top
A nationwide analysis of AFL supporters has revealed some unique characteristics of footy fans.
Inside the Gibbs trade: How three clubs not involved won
It was a much publicised deal that came through after a failed attempt. But seven years on, it’s fair to say the winners of the Bryce Gibbs trade weren’t Adelaide or Carlton.
Frustration over ‘strange decision’ stalling Crows, SANFL moves
The Treasurer of South Australia has revealed his frustration at the stalling of the SANFL’s return to Football Park, which is also holding up the Crows’ $100m redevelopment of Thebarton Oval.
Crows slammed in hilarious takedown from other side of the world
The Adelaide Crows’ disastrous start to the AFL season has been slammed from more than 13,000km away with a US woman’s amusing takedown of Matthew Nicks.
Crows’ Thebby move hits another speed bump after SANFL call
Adelaide’s push to make Thebarton Oval its new home has hit another snag because of a different council’s decision relating to the Crows’ existing base, Football Park.
The Lowdown: Depth of Crows’ Thilthorpe hole exposed
The loss of young forward Riley Thilthorpe was always going to hit the Crows. Now, it’s become obvious just how hard. See all the SA footy likes and dislikes.
‘Really comfortable’: van Berlo backs Crows’ midfield mix
The Crows have come under fire for a lackadaisical approach in the guts to start 2024, but midfield coach Nathan van Berlo has been happy with how they have fared.
AFL Live: Crows leave charge too late as Petracca dominates
Adelaide’s left its charge too late against Melbourne and now faces an uphill battle to save its season. Relive all the action plus live SuperCoach scores here.
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Walker: Thursday night a step forward for Crows
Adelaide slumped to its fourth-straight loss against Melbourne on Thursday night – but star forward Taylor Walker has a message for frustrated Crows fans.
‘Smoked ‘em’: May finally reveals true intention of Pies burn
Steven May made headlines for his comments about Collingwood at Melbourne’s 2023 best and fairest, but following the Demons win over Adelaide he explained what he was trying to say in the moment.
Nicks hints at big changes for ‘frustrating’ Crows
Adelaide Crows coach Matthew Nicks says his team did get one thing right on Thursday night – but his frustration might have reached boiling point. Where does he go from here?
‘Unbelievable’ error costs AFL club dearly
The Adelaide Crows have come under fire from an AFL great over an inexcusable error that cost them dearly on Thursday night.
Season over: History suggests 0-4 Crows can kiss finals goodbye
Only one team in the AFL era has been able to turn an 0-4 start around and play finals meaning history is against the winless Crows to deliver on their post-season promise.
One word sums up Crows disaster
On the verge of the finals in 2023, the Adelaide Crows don’t have a win from four matches this season and coach Matthew Nicks used one key word to describe his mood.
Bleak figures expose Crows horrorshow
The Adelaide Crows are in the midst of a nightmare season with one statistic highlight just how far the club has fallen off in 2024.
The damning stats behind Crows’ poor start to season
Jordan Dawson has been one of the AFL’s best kicks in recent years but his disposal has dropped away sharply. Champion Data analysis shows where he and the Crows are struggling.
Too much tweaking: Have Crows robbed Peter to pay Paul?
The Crows tweaked with their set up in the off-season to fix their defence and find more polish in the midfield after being ranked first for points last year. Did they rob Peter to pay Paul?
Full list: The SA talent Crows, Port will look to target in trade period
All 18 teams are in Adelaide for Gather Round. Could it be an opportunity for the Crows and Power to get in the ear of some South Australian talent and lure them back home?
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