The Lowdown: How do Crows tackle big ruck problem?
The Crows arguably have the best key forwards in the league, but Reilly O’Brien isn’t putting in the performances Adelaide needs in the ruck. See the full likes and dislikes in The Lowdown.
Port Adelaide
Embarrassed Hawks skipper makes big concession
James Sicily expects a massive bounce back against the Cats on Easter Monday – but it’s going to be a long, honest week after what Hawthorn produced against the Power.
‘Trick up his sleeve’: The ‘inspired’ move proving Ken’s still got it
He may be in his final season and entered Gather Round under the pump, but Ken Hinkley showed he’s still got a trick or two up his sleeve. Go inside the Power’s demolition of the Hawks.
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It’s an Adelaide cringe festival as Higgins’ troll backfires
It’s that time of the year where someone just had to sound off on their disdain for the great state of South Australia on a national stage, writes Michael Mkoka-Nicholson. Have your say.
Melbourne can’t save footy’s long lost blockbuster – but we can
There’s only one city in Australia capable of breathing new life into the State of Origin, writes Andrew Capel.
The Lowdown: Port’s path to lock in No.1 pick contender
Tom Cochrane was taken with one of the last picks of last year’s rookie draft, but his brother could be taken with one of the first in 2026. Here’s The Lowdown on one of the state’s rising stars.
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Wasted year? The daunting task ahead for Port to prove otherwise
If you thought the pressure was on Ken Hinkley with his side at 1-3 – they could be 2-10 after the next two months. Here’s how a game plan tweak led to two losses the Power couldn’t afford.
Anger over Power beast’s divisive act
Jason Horne-Francis was near unstoppable at times against St Kilda, but the footy world is talking about something very different.
Ken laments midfield outage as heat rises on Port
Port Adelaide has lost a second winnable game on the trot as the Saints broke the Power’s heart at the Adelaide Oval, turning the heat right up on Ken Hinkley ahead of Gather Round.
Esava’s mission to become footy’s next NicNat
Esava Ratugolea never thought he’d emulate Nic Naitanui by playing one AFL game. Now he’s on the cusp of his 100th, he reveals his goal to inspire the next generation of Pacific Islander youth to chase a football career.
Why Erin Phillips doesn’t want to be an AFLW coach
She’s one of the most decorated players in the history of AFLW, but this former Crow and Power star has no aspirations to return as a coach.
The Lowdown: Is it time to ask what Port can salvage from 2025?
Ken Hinkley will refuse to admit it, but is it time to ask what the Power can salvage for 2025 as it prepares for the Josh Carr era to begin? That and more in The Lowdown.
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