Round 1 lock? Verdict on every new face at Crows, Power
It was a big off-season for both South Australian clubs. But a few months on, which new faces have really made their mark? Get the intel and verdict on every draftee and recruit.
Adelaide
Neal-Bullen firming for leadership role at Crows
Adelaide’s oldest recruit in seven years has already become a mentor at West Lakes. Here’s why the man known as Nibbler is likely to sink his teeth into an official leadership role.
Track watch: Rankine sends scare through camp, recruit’s new role
There were some tense moments in Adelaide on Monday when Izak Rankine was forced off the track. SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON has the details and plenty more from Crows training.
‘Carlton needs more’: Are Blues kids holding them back?
At some AFL clubs, young guns form the nucleus of a premiership challenger. At others, fans are nervous about whether their investment will pay off. Where does your team sit ahead of the 2025 season?
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Crows swoop on Cumming as rival launches bid for Perryman
Adelaide has has swooped on Isaac Cumming – but the Power could lose its spot at the front of the queue for another wantaway Giant after a rival has jumped in.
‘Alarmed’: Fresh twist as AFL crisis deepens
Things could soon get even worse for a struggling AFL team, with reports a young talent has concerns about being drafted there.
1899 rewind: When South and Fitzroy met in a grand final
Things were different the last time Sydney – then known as South Melbourne took on Brisbane – then Fitzroy for an AFL – then VFL premiership. Glenn McFarlane takes a look back 125 years at the 1899 grand final.
Crow blow: Port’s Lukosius gain spells more Adelaide pain
After a poor 2024, the Crows are under pressure and their “aggressive off-season” could not have started any worse after missing out on Jack Lukosius, writes Simeon Thomas-Wilson.
Port or Crows? Lukosius makes call on homecoming trade
He’s been weighing up offers from both the Crows and Power, but Gold Coast forward Jack Lukosius has made his choice ahead of the trade period.
Several Crows still in limbo after latest re-signings
A pair of promising defenders have signed on at Adelaide, but a number of Crows remain in limbo as the club prepares for a bumper trade period.
No, thanks: Crow turns back on Collingwood trade
Collingwood came hard at Mark Keane in an attempt to get the key defender back at the club. But the Irishman isn’t going anywhere, recommitting long term at the Crows.
Young star’s huge show of faith in the Crows
After what he showed late this season, many think Riley Thilthorpe will explode in 2025 – and the young Crow will remain at West Lakes a lot longer than that.
Finals, finally? The key to Crows’ September return in ‘25
Adelaide talked the talk last summer – but failed to walk the walk when it mattered. Will the next six months be different? For Matthew Nicks’ future, it has to be, writes SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON.
‘I couldn’t stand up’: Crow opens up on excruciating endo battle
Kiera Mueller thought terrible pain that accompanied her period was normal. It wasn’t – but it took surgery to find answers. She opens up on making an AFLW career while living with endometriosis.
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