Eight picks in top 40: How Tiges can build generational draft haul
Richmond are on track to finish 18th for the first time but by trading a couple of aging premiership stars, they could walk into this year’s draft with an epic hand of picks.
Adelaide
The Lowdown: The ‘criminal’ call which put Crows behind eight-ball
Some matches are lost before the ball has been bounced, and one decision by the Crows – either in the coach’s box or in the players – put Adelaide at a massive disadvantage. SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON unpacks it in The Lowdown.
‘Intoxicated and pissed off’: Shock excuse for racist Rankine abuse
An aspiring sports journo has had his Brisbane Lions membership cancelled after posting vile abuse towards Crows star Izak Rankine online.
‘No excuses’: Fan banned for racist comments
The Lions have acted decisively in condemning racist comments made by a club member against an Adelaide Crows star.
SANFL clubs in showdown with Power, Crows
SANFL and AFL clubs in South Australia are locked in a struggle over where Port Adelaide and Adelaide can recruit top-up players for their reserve sides. SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON has the latest.
Brownlow in danger? Heeney in strife, Rankine set for ban
Isaac Heeney’s Brownlow hopes are at the whims of the match review panel after a blow to Saint Jimmy Webster left the defender with a blood nose, while Izak Rankine is also in the firing line. HAVE YOUR SAY.
Lions on the doorstep of top four after downing plucky Crows
After being blown out of the water early in the season, last year’s runners-up are on the cusp of the top four. And the scary thing is they can only get better, writes CALLUM DICK.
Staying or going? Latest intel on every out-of-contract Crow
Taylor Walker, Brodie Smith, Lachie Sholl, Sam Berry and Elliott Himmelberg are among 12 Crows players without deals for 2025. Who will still be at West Lakes next year? Here’s the latest.
Brodie Smith returns for Crows as Port drops debutant
He had to wait until the third quarter to get a taste of AFL football, but Will Lorenz will have to wait even longer before he gets another after being dropped by the Power.
Nicks: Veteran Smith still ‘a big part of our future’
On Thursday, Matthew Nicks said Adelaide will go with the younger player if there is a 50/50 call at selection. But, at the same time, the Crows coach confirmed 32-year-old Brodie Smith is part of future plans.
The Lowdown: Defenders stand up as Crows, Power bounce back
It was a bumper weekend for the Power and Crows, with both coming into must-win games under intense pressure. Simeon Thomas-Wilson runs through his likes and dislikes in The Lowdown.
Crows one step closer to Thebby after landmark deal
The Crows are on track to begin construction on a new home base at Thebarton Oval later this year, after the club cleared a huge SANFL hurdle on Monday.
Others stagnated or regressed, but these four Crows are standing up
Adelaide’s season hasn’t gone to plan, but four players are emerging as bright spots and they were all among the Crows’ best in a win over the Giants. Plus the two players the club should re-sign.
Who next? The glaring problem that should frighten Crows fans
Adelaide has two 28-year-old ruckmen it isn’t convinced about — and no obvious replacement once they move on. SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON delves into the ruck problem the Crows can’t ignore any longer.
Cornes launches Tex Walker truth bomb
As speculation grows over Taylor Walker’s playing future, a former Port Adelaide star has no doubt what must happen.
Kane Cornes calls for Crows to axe Tex
Kane Cornes has urged the Crows to cut ties with Tex Walker – saying the club needs to be “ruthless” at the end of the season. What do you think? Vote in our poll.
‘More than just a dad’: Former Crow’s shattering goodbye
Radio star Chris Dittmar led a final farewell for Bernie Vince’s dad Tim, remembered as a larrikin, storyteller and above all, family man.
Nicks: No wholesale changes required at Crows
While Adelaide are looking at ways to improve after a disastrous 2024 season so far, coach Matthew Nicks doesn’t believe drastic change to the squad or coaching group is needed.
Crows sweat on rare good news as Tex’s chance of return revealed
The under-fire Crows are due some good news and it could come in the form of a return for forward line talisman Taylor Walker – but Port’s injury woes continue to bite.
What’s next, Crows? Crucial jewel in rebuild, targets left to chase
The Crows’ call to get Dan Curtin was a massive one for two reasons. Jay Clark breaks them down, plus the free agency targets left to chase and the building blocks Adelaide can rely on.
How low can they Crow? Where Adelaide’s season goes from here
It’s been a rough season for Adelaide, but the bye is a chance to reset and attack the second half of the season. But is there any relief on the horizon? Here’s how the Crows’ run home could play out.
SANFL clubs to have say on proposed Port, Crows changes
The SANFL has revealed the next steps in mooted changes to help Port Adelaide and Adelaide be more competitive after peace talks avoided them abandoning the league.
Star Crow linked with shock departure
Taylor Walker is a great of the Adelaide Crows, but he’s coming off contract and is yet to be offered a new deal by the AFL club.
‘Absolute monster’ closing in on return as Port names debutant
Adelaide young gun Riley Thilthorpe is closing in on a return, with a Crows defender warning fellow backmen of the ‘absolute monster’ he’s turned into, as Port Adelaide names a shock debutant. Catch all the teams news here.
The big problem with Crows’ plans to help save Nicks
Adelaide has sounded out several big names to bolster Matthew Nicks’ coaching panel in recent years — but faced a major roadblock each time. Go inside the Crows’ coaches box and the issues that need fixing.
‘You don’t call that’: Footy world melts down
With 20 seconds remaining in a four-point game, the umpire blew the whistle in a moment that has ignited the footy world.
Teams: Port make big Rozee call, who wins ruck battle?
Port Adelaide have made a call on whether Connor Rozee will face Hawthorn on Sunday. Plus there’s only one winner in the battle for selection between Jordon Sweet and Dante Visentini.
Coach asks for patience with ‘exposed’ young star
Adelaide’s coach has backed a top-10 pick to improve after a tough second game, but he might not be picked for a huge Collingwood clash.
Crows’ huge show of faith in injured defender
Josh Worrell’s 8-12 week injury has not stopped Adelaide from handing the defender a fresh contract extension. See the details of the deal here.
‘We can’t wait to meet you’: Young Crow reveals baby news
Not even a draw could temper this Crow’s baby joy, with the utility revealing he’s expecting his first child.
The Lowdown: Crows fans need to get used to off-Broadway games
The Crows had a glut of prime-time games early in the year after campaigning for a better fixture. But after a slow start, they will line up in off-Broadway timeslots, SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON writes in The Lowdown.
‘Stuck at it’: Rankine backs midfield shift for Crows
Izak Rankine has spoken about his switch to the midfield and how he’s grown as a leader for the Crows as his side unveiled their Sir Doug Nicholls Round guernsey.
Crows lose Worrell for extended stint after injury
The Crows’ key defensive stocks have taken another hit, with youngster Josh Worrell set for a long stint on the sidelines after breaking his arm on Sunday.
Keep ‘quirky’ draws: Lions star
Two points from their battle with the Adelaide Crows was “better than zero” for the Brisbane Lions.
Cornes: AFL arrives late to a losing battle
The AFL’s overdue stand on domestic violence will be held back by an anti-social modern problem, writes Graham Cornes.
Nicks defends early sub call, vows to continue taking risk
Adelaide Crows coach Matthew Nicks had his head in his hands when Josh Worrell went down, just minutes after he’d made a tactical sub. Will it happen again?
Lions’ critical error late in thrilling AFL draw
The Brisbane Lions had the chance to steal Sunday’s clash with the Crows before a key decision left them falling just short.
The ‘too good to refuse’ prospect rewarding Crows’ faith
Some Crows fans still bristle about the 2019 AFL Draft, but a key part of their 2024 fightback stems from that night, as Adelaide unlocks a key pillar of its defence for the future.
Lions laud AFL’s ‘clear’ message about slurs
The AFL’s decision to give a Suns star a lengthy ban for his use of a homophobic slur towards a Lions player has been applauded by Brisbane coach Chris Fagan.
Star mums’ new goal: ‘The lessons we’ll teach our little boy’
Six-month-old Tomi has changed the lives of Adelaide sports power couple Chelsea Randall and Marijana ‘MJ’ Rajcic.
LDU? Petty? The big-name targets in Crows’ sights
Adelaide is set to be a serious player in this year’s AFL trade and free agency market. So, who could be lured to West Lakes? We take a look at the key names.
Crows, Eagles change names for next round
Adelaide and West Coast are the two latest AFL clubs to announce that they will change names for the upcoming Sir Doug Nicholls Round.
‘Light-hearted banter’: Danger’s Adelaide return laughed off
Before Crows fans can begin salivating about the thought of Patrick Dangerfield’s return, it seems plans for a return to Adelaide were not as serious as first thought.
Superstar named in shock recruiting bid
A rival club has been linked with a shock move to sign Geelong skipper Patrick Dangerfield, who is a free agent at season’s end.
The Lowdown: Rozee risk opens Port up to barrage of questions
Why was it Hinkley’s call to play Rozee? Was the medical staff overruled? There’s plenty of talking points from the Showdown, none bigger than Connor Rozee. See all the SA likes and dislikes.
How an unlikely hero became the Crows’ Showdown specialist
There aren’t too many household names down back for the Crows, but perhaps their most unlikely hero has shown in back-to-back Showdowns, that he’s ready for the pressure.
Cornes: The Power are mentally fragile and the Crows smelt blood
The last three Showdowns show the Crows have the edge when it comes to SA’s footy teams. As Graham Cornes writes, the basis of it comes from being mentally superior.
Revealed: The clubs who passed on Adelaide’s new Sloane
Jake Soligo was supposed to be a top-15 draft pick, yet became a Crow deep into the second round. Now, the emerging star following in Rory Sloane’s footsteps is making those who overlooked him pay.
‘We’ve got the edge’: How Crows exposed Port’s vulnerability
Adelaide has won four of their last five Showdowns against Port Adelaide. On Thursday night they identified a weakness in the Power’s game and punished them, MATT TURNER writes.
Lock it in? Crows push for permanent primetime Showdown
Adelaide had to push hard to finally give one of the game’s biggest rivalries the standalone stage it deserves – and now the Crows want more of it, ‘like the eastern state clubs’.
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