2025 preview: Kind draw means Crows must start hot
The pressure is right on at the Crows, and a strong trade period combined with a kind draw to start 2025 means they have to start well to make finals. Simeon Thomas-Wilson previews their season.
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Tigers’ dynasty ‘godfather’ in Crows’ sights for board role
After multiple attempts to lure one of footy’s most respected minds to the club, the Crows could be on the verge of getting their man with a board shake-up looming.
The unsigned AFL stars Crows and Power must chase in 2025
Both South Australian clubs have been aggressive in adding to their lists across the past few years, so why should that stop in 2025? Simeon Thomas-Wilson highlights the names to watch.
Crows order ‘immediate review’ after Thebby mishap
The Crows have ordered an “immediate review” of the planning documentation around their $100m plan to construct a new training base at Thebarton Oval after a mix-up.
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How Rachele responded in SANFL after ‘harsh’ Crows axing
It was a far cry from the Showdown as Josh Rachele took his first steps towards earning his way back into the Adelaide side when he turned out at Unley Oval for the Crows SANFL side.
Aker’s advice for Rachele, Nicks pressure warning
A headline maker during his career — for the right and wrong reasons — Jason Akermanis has had his say on Josh Rachele’s Showdown antics and whether Adelaide was right to drop the forward.
Rachele-gate shows everything wrong with Crows’ PR spin
Every time the Crows have a PR disaster in sight, they choose the wrong path. Fans deserve to know why an in-form youngster was dropped, writes Michael Mkoka-Nicholson.
‘Club is a rabble’: Rachele drama deepens
The drama surrounding outspoken Crow Josh Rachele, who has been dumped this week, is showing no signs of slowing down.
Rachele’s Ginnivan parallels should make the Crows worried
There are many similarities between Josh Rachele and enigmatic Hawthorn forward Jack Ginnivan, Carl Pfeiffer writes. And that should have the Crows worried.
Starick: Rachele blunder is deja vu for fed up Crows fans
We’ve seen this before. Adelaide finds a young star with an X-factor and then fumbles terribly, writes Paul Starick.
Cornes: Humiliated Rachele may never wear a Crows jumper again
If the Victorian-born star’s management isn’t calling Melbourne clubs already, you can bet they’re calling him, writes Graham Cornes.
Editor’s view: Rachele scapegoated as Crows send offensive message
He’s arguably the Crows biggest marketing asset and right now he probably wishes he was playing for a club back home in Victoria.
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.
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