AFLW: Crows put Lions on notice with semi-final demolition
Adelaide showcased its premiership credentials with a commanding semi-final victory over Fremantle, sounding a warning to preliminary final opponent Brisbane Lions.
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Fantasic four: Crows quartet to become AFLW history-makers
Stevie-Lee Thompson, Sarah Allan, Anne Hatchard and Ebony Marinoff know finals better than any other AFLW players — and on Saturday, they’ll set a record that proves that fact.
Crows handed dream start, Port kicked off Broadway
Matthew Nicks and the Crows will be desperate for a fast start in 2025 – and the new fixture will help. But Port Adelaide’s draw isn’t as kind. Here’s what it means for both clubs.
Revealed: When Crows will start work at Thebarton Oval
It has been years in the making but finally Adelaide has taken the last step to setting up a new home at Thebarton Oval. Here’s when work on the “intergenerational project” will begin.
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Goodings: Dropping Rachele letting ‘PC brigade’ run Crows’ selection
The son of an Adelaide Crows board member has slammed the Crows’ reported decision to drop Josh Rachele, comparing it to Geelong’s decision to back in Tyson Stengle.
The real reason why Crows have dumped Rachele
Adelaide is adamant its decision to drop Josh Rachele is not motivated by political correctness. And his recent numbers read well. So, what is it? Here’s the real answer, plus full Crows and Power teams.
‘My future is to be here’: Rachele, Nicks address shock omission
Crows coach Matthew Nicks says he has Josh Rachele’s back after his shock axing, and the young forward has addressed liking an Instagram comment that suggested he may leave Adelaide.
Bond: Toothless feral and Nanna jokes are what Showdown’s about
So what if Port fans don’t have enough teeth? Since when was sledging the enemy out of bounds, writes Caleb Bond.
Tex drops big details to fans about his future
The Adelaide Crows legend has told fans at a $50+ meet and greet how long he intends to play on, what he’s going to do after – and what he thought of Dan Houston’s bump.
Editor’s view: Police chasing wrong ball in Showdown ‘hat gate’ saga
Police would be far better advised to target the scourge of racist fan behaviour or a mascot’s assault, than the removal of a fan’s hat, writes the editor.
Nicks’ fears for player, fan interaction after Crouch drama
Matthew Nicks says he fears for the future of close interactions between fans and AFL players after Matt Crouch was embroiled in a post-Showdown hat attack drama.
‘Elitist crap’: Koch says Showdowns need to lose ‘nastiness’
Showdown 56 proved to be one of the most heated games in a footy’s most heated rivalry. David Koch says both SA clubs need to come together to take the sting out of future Showdowns.
‘Did nothing wrong’: Port argument fails to save Houston
Dan Houston will miss the Grand Final — should Port Adelaide qualify — after being slapped with a hefty ban for his bump on Izak Rankine.
Walker wants Crows future sorted ahead of possible swan song
Taylor Walker plans to return to Adelaide’s team for what could be the final time against Sydney this weekend — or will his future be settled before then?
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