Cops arrest two men in hunt for killers
Two men have been arrested in the hunt for the alleged killers of a man whose body was discovered in a burnt-out house.
Adelaide
‘Done my best’ says departing Reds coach
Carl Veart says “time will tell” whether he coaches elsewhere after being told his Adelaide United coaching contract will not be renewed.
Revealed: WA’s pitch to steal Gather Round
Western Australia is sick of feeling left out, writes ELIZA REILLY. But could that soon change? Here’s what the state’s bold pitch to prise Gather Round from South Australia could look like.
‘Special game’: Huge praise for Geelong gun
Geelong may have unearthed a new dynamic duo in Bailey Smith and Max Holmes, but it was a nuggety mid who earnt the coach’s praise on Thursday night.
‘Undefendable’ mistakes to blame for loss
The Adelaide Crows were 30-points up on their home ground in the opening Gather Round clash before capitulating to leave the coach asking questions.
Red-time rampage: Inside the costly minute that will haunt Crows
Adelaide led by four goals one minute before half-time in the Gather Round opener against Geelong. Then the Crows opened the door – and the Cats never looked back.
Danger has done a ‘Lethal’ … could it decide the flag?
Patrick Dangerfield came back to haunt his former side in a Leigh Matthews-like performance up forward. Jay Clark writes, it’s the positional move that could have the biggest bearing on the 2025 flag.
‘It wasn’t us’: Nicks responds to Crows’ horror final term
Did the five-day break hurt the Crows on Thursday night? Matthew Nicks isn’t hiding behind his side’s preparation, instead highlighting where it all went wrong.
SuperCoach: Key takeaways from Adelaide v Geelong
Geelong’s stars stole the Gather Round show, while a pair of Crows midfielders disappointed SuperCoach owners. Recap the key news and more here.
AFL’s ‘Super Bowl week’: What’s next for the festival of footy?
South Australia’s festival of football has quickly become one of the biggest weeks on the Australian sporting calendar. Ahead of its third instalment, Matt Turner unpacks the event’s future.
‘Never easy’: Reds coach shown the door
Adelaide United will have a new coach next season after deciding against offering Carl Veart a new contract.
Best footy pub in Adelaide? Your ultimate guide on where to go
Made the trip to Adelaide for Gather Round? Or just a local who wants to soak up the atmosphere? We’ve got you covered – here are the best venues to enjoy the footy this week.
Teams: Crows breathe sigh of relief on superstar’s fitness
It’s been a tough week to be a fan of the Crows, but some good news is finally on deck as Adelaide prepares to open Gather Round in a blockbuster against the Cats.
Boom Power recruit in line for shock return
Jack Lukosius was the Power’s big recruit of the off-season, but hasn’t been able to make an impact for Ken Hinkley’s side due to a knee injury. That could change sooner than people think.
Premier: South Australia can’t rest on laurels to keep Gather Round
If necessity is the mother of invention, Peter Malinauskas’ desire to keep Gather Round in South Australia will be the mother of reinvasion for footy’s biggest festival. Will it be enough?
Lions not afforded Gather Round ‘luxury’
Reigning premiers Brisbane keep missing out on an Adelaide Oval clash during the AFL’s Gather Round.
‘Move on’: Port coach shuts down rematch hype
Last time Port Adelaide played Hawthorn it ended with a fiery clash and a $20,000 fine for coach Ken Hinkley, and the rivalry is unavoidable ahead of their rematch.
‘No need to speak to them’: Port, Hawks Cold War still simmering
Ken Hinkley says he hasn’t spoken to anyone at Hawthorn since last year’s fiery semi-final – and no-one from the Hawks had reached out. Watch the video here.
The perfect storm: Gather Round’s ‘hypocritical’ powder keg revisited
Hawthorn and Port Adelaide’s rivalry is long, but Jack Ginnivan, James Sicily and Ken Hinkley took it up a notch in last year’s semi-final – and that powder keg may reignite on Gather Round’s biggest stage.
Why ‘added responsibility’ is bringing the best out of Amartey
Only 57 games into his AFL career, Joel Amartey finds himself as the main man in the Swans’ forward line. Ahead of a return to the scene of his nine-goal breakout, he says he’s ready to step up.
‘May have to step in’: Why Crows may hold ‘confident’ Rankine back
The Crows may step in to save Izak Rankine from himself ahead of a massive Gather Round-opening clash with Geelong, with the superstar under an injury cloud.
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.
Royal Ascot to Adelaide: Asfoora’s next mission locked in
Last seen finishing fourth in the Nunthorpe Stakes during a stellar European campaign, Royal Ascot conqueror Asfoora will make her long-awaited return on Saturday.
Man chokes to death at Aussie airport
A man has collapsed and died at a major Aussie airport, despite bystanders’ reported heroic efforts to save him.
Predicted teams: Blues’ big name casualty, premiership star dropped
Gather Round is fast approaching, and the pressure is on not only on the field but also at the selection table. Who goes in and who goes out? Some big calls are set to be made.
Revealed: Rival state’s ploy to poach Gather Round from SA
Gather Round is locked in to be in South Australia in 2026, and likely 2027, but one rival state has begun informal discussions to host footy’s marquee weekend the year after.
Famous names, iconic venues: The great Gather Round road trip
Driving to Adelaide for Gather Round? We’ve got the two best routes – and the bakeries, cafes, pubs and famous footy towns to stop at along the way.
Sea lion killed in ‘freak accident’
A marine animal the “size of a small cow” has been tragically killed on the side of a busy highway, in what wildlife experts called a “freak accident”.
Byrne-Jones, Baker banned as MRO dishes out fines for melee
Darcy Byrne-Jones and Oskar Baker will miss Gather Round through suspension, while seven Power and Saints players have been slapped with fines for a melee. Jon Ralph has the details.
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.
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