Knee surgery finds bigger Butters problem
Port Adelaide superstar Zak Butters had already been ruled out for the start of the season – but his stint on the sidelines is now expected to be a lot longer.
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‘Little win’: Was Draper’s starring cameo enough for round 1 spot?
Sid Draper only played 39 per cent of Thursday night’s practice. But a brilliant cameo had Crows fans excited. See what the coaches thought of his game with round 1 around the corner.
Team of the century: Premiership success trumps all at Power
It’s a strong mix of past premiership heroes and modern stars in Simeon Thomas-Wilson’s Port Adelaide team of the century. Who made the cut and who would consider themselves stiff to miss?
Slater: The men who hold their A-League teams’ finals fortunes
Socceroos great Robbie Slater and Marco Monteverde reveal the men who must stand tall in a crucial derby clash, why Zach Clough is so important to Adelaide United’s fortunes, and how the Wanderers can make the most of this week.
Dew: ‘No malice’ in push which left Starcevich concussed
Late shoves are back in the spotlight after Brandon Starcevich was concussed while being pushed out of a marking contest, with the key Lion to miss Opening Round. Watch and have your say.
‘Market’s completely changed’: Inside evolution of AFL contracts
It wasn’t long ago AFL clubs were reluctant to commit to players long-term due to the risks involved. Now, deals of six years or more are the norm. LACHLAN MCKIRDY finds out why.
Saints’ horror pre-season compounded by King surgery
St Kilda’s pre-season from hell has taken another turn for the worst with Max King set to be ruled out of early rounds of the season. JAY CLARK explains why.
Farrell: Who steps up to cover Butters injury
Kane Farrell says Port Adelaide has the manpower to cover both injured superstar Zak Butters after knee surgery and the loss of defensive lynchpin Dan Houston.
How Power will cover injured superstar
Port Adelaide faces a major challenge with the loss of Zak Butters but is confident in its depth to cover the superstar’s absence.
Jobs in limbo as wine facility closes
About 30 jobs will be affected by the decision to close a factory servicing SA’s iconic wine regions.
Draper, Sinn, Curtin? Power, Crows’ burning selection questions
Where do the Crows play Dan Curtin? Do the Power pick Ryan Burton or Jeremy Finlayson? Will Sid Draper debut? Simeon Thomas-Wilson addresses each side’s burning selection questions.
Injury latest: Crow in doubt after training blow
Josh Rachele is in doubt for Adelaide’s last pre-season hitout after a training injury scare. MATT TURNER has the latest Crows news, including a round 1 bolter.
Crow blow: Long-term target poised to snub Adelaide
Adelaide’s search for a long-term successor to Reilly O’Brien has hit a huge hurdle, with SA product Sam Draper determined to stay in Melbourne and ink a new Essendon deal.
Stokes in strong position for third Adelaide Cup
Phillip Stokes will have two top chances, including the likely favourite Deakin, in his bid for a third win in next month’s Adelaide Cup.
Trade buzz: Young Cat, Hawks mid bide time as Crows ponder rucks
Adelaide is weighing up a play for Sam Draper, while a highly-rated young Cat and Hawks midfielder are set to bide their time on contract talks. Jon Ralph has the trade latest.
Dumped after 12 months: Crows know they got leaders wrong
Adelaide trumpeted the additions of four new leaders in 2024. Three of them are now gone a year later. Basically, the Crows got it wrong.
‘It was cut and dry’: Moment trainers knew The Map had reached end
A shot at Adelaide Cup redemption for The Map has come to an end with the South Australian stayer retired after her unplaced run last Saturday.
Rozee: Why Power succession plan will work
Port Adelaide captain Connor Rozee is confident one of the Power’s strengths will help transitioning coaches Ken Hinkley and Josh Carr.
How ‘lowering the eyes’ will help Crows
Adelaide skipper Jordan Dawson says the Crows are attacking 2025 with a narrow-minded approach to avoid another missed opportunity.
$220m tipped for huge industrial site
Melbourne property firm Quintessential is gearing up for a bumper profit on the sale of its Port Adelaide Distribution Centre, which is set to hit the market.
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