Three takeaways from Tigers’ upset win over the Crows
Adelaide’s hopes of playing finals in season 2024 are all but over after it went down to the 17th-placed Richmond. See our SuperCoach takeaways and relive all the action here.
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Next steps in Crows’ Thebby move revealed after green light
Hours after the Crows were given the tick to go ahead with their Thebarton dream, the club has taken the first steps towards the creation of their new home base.
‘Disappointed’ Crows chairman stands by Nicks
Adelaide’s season has been a failure thus far, but chairman John Olsen remains resolute in standing by coach Matthew Nicks despite his disappointment after the Crows loss to the Hawks.
Crows’ Thebarton dream moves forward – but there’s a catch
The Crows have won planning approval for a new home base at Thebarton Oval. But there are some conditions they need to meet for the plan to proceed.
The Lowdown: Time for cooked Crows to focus on 2025
Does the loss to the Hawks spell the end of the Crows’ season? SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON says it’s time for Adelaide to start thinking about next year. Plus what’s going wrong at the Power.
Crows’ Dawson boost, why all eyes are on Josh Rachele
Adelaide have not had much to celebrate of late, but some good news has landed surrounding two of their veterans, as a young star’s role in the team comes into the spotlight.
Cornes slams ‘pathetic’ move from AFL club
Combative media personality Kane Cornes had an AFL battler squarely in his sights after a ‘pathetic’ gesture at the MCG.
Nicks gives Crows ‘no excuse’ after MCG bashing from Hawks
The Crows’ MCG hoodoo lives on, but despite the loss of Taylor Walker, coach Matthew Nicks is giving his team no excuses for an effort he said he hadn’t seen all year.
How Power opened its arms to new draftee
Once projected as a top 25 pick, Logan Evans felt his dream “slipping” last year. However, a switch to the Power SANFL side proved the spark he needed to find his way to the AFL.
Unchanged Crows look for stability to end remarkable drought
The Crows’ drought at the ‘G is one of the more remarkable in footy, but Matthew Nicks is set to back in the side that smashed the Eagles to take down an in-form Hawthorn.
Power, Crows set go to war with AFL over reserves competition
South Australian clubs are adamant they don’t want to continue playing reserves in the SANFL as the AFL faces an impasse over a national reserves competition.
Crows desperate to break seven-year hoodoo to stay in finals hunt
The Adelaide Crows are desperate to defeat the Hawks this weekend to continue an unlikely push towards finals – but they’ll have to beat a seven-year hoodoo to do so.
Hope for young Crow after initial serious injury fears
Initial fears an Adelaide young gun’s season could be over with a knee injury have taken a positive turn, with the Crow instead hurting his hip.
Crows’ new ‘connector’ taking his chance and running with it
Adelaide called Brayden Cook “raw” when he was drafted back in 2020. The man himself says he was shocked how far off he was when he came to the Crows. Now, that’s all changed.
Percentage still a factor for Nicks as Crows fill their boots
Adelaide booted 21 goals to five in a comprehensive rout on Sunday. Despite having a draw to their name, Matthew Nicks said every bit of percentage counts.
The Lowdown: Crows’ most promising sign from big win
Two big wins at AFL level for both South Australian clubs left most footy supporters in the state happy. SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON unpacks the likes and dislikes in The Lowdown.
Why rising Crow ‘had to grow up’ and ditch the ‘Padawan braid’
When Luke Nankervis first arrived at West Lakes it was his Jedi ‘Padawan braid’ that caught the eye. Now he is making sure it is his footy that stands out, as he becomes a key part of the Crows.
Three rucks in three weeks? Port merry-go-round turns again
Ken Hinkley has hinted at a surprise return for Ivan Soldo before Port Adelaide’s bye, putting pressure on understudy Jordon Sweet as he returns to the Power side on Saturday.
SPP’s role in Power’s mid-season draft plans, Crows hunting talls
The Power are set to move injured star Sam Powell-Pepper to their inactive list, so what does this mean for their mid-season draft plans? Meanwhile, the Crows look to fill a glaring need.
Power’s concession over nine-day break as Crows take another hit
Normally a nine-day break would be something most clubs would jump at to give players a refresh over a mini-bye. However, Port assistant Josh Carr said the break may have done more harm than good as the Crows cop another injury blow.
The Lowdown: Crows fans must stop defaulting to ‘Vic bias’
It’s hard for Crows fans not to be frustrated at the end sequence of their loss to the Pies, but it’s time to for fans to put an end to reverting back to the Victorian bias angle.
Crows’ big Rankine blow confirmed
Izak Rankine almost won the game for the Crows on Saturday – but now, in an even bigger blow than that free kick, he won’t be on the field for a while.
Cornes: Daicos wouldn’t have been pinged for ‘too far’
A South Australian footy great says the call on Izak Rankine was technically correct, but Collingwood players like the Daicos brothers wouldn’t have been pinged.
AFL ‘happy’ with late call as Crows brace for time without superstar
Crows fans may not like it, but the AFL is set to tick off the late free kick that handed Collingwood victory on Saturday, as Adelaide looks ahead to time without Izak Rankine.
The Daicos Dilemma: Did Crows lose the game in coaches’ box?
Matthew Nicks isn’t the first coach, nor will he be the last, to have Nick Daicos nightmares. Scott Gullan asks the question many Crows fans will be thinking – and what the answer means for the rest of the competition.
‘Rough time sleeping’: AFL star torn to shreds
An Adelaide Crows youngster won’t want to watch the replay of his side’s loss on Friday after he committed footy’s cardinal sin twice.
Wasteful Dons defy Crows in thrilling finish
Essendon has held on for its fourth win of the AFL season in a dramatic and controversial finish, defying a late Adelaide surge.
‘Cost Adelaide its season’: Debate rages over costly non-decision
Two AFL greats say Adelaide was robbed of a last-second freekick during a controversial finish to the Crows’ three-point loss to Essendon on Friday. HAVE YOUR SAY
AFL great’s savage clip for young Crow
The young Adelaide star is adjusting to a new role, but one act in particular came in for some stinging criticism.
Three SuperCoach takeaways from Dons’ controversial win over Crows
Essendon has held off a relentless Adelaide in a thrilling finish, but it hasn’t come without controversy. Relive updates and SuperCoach scores here.
From axed to cherished: Crow’s place in best AFL career revivals
He was an axed Lion, now he’s a beloved Crow, but where does Ben Keays rank in the greatest AFL career revivals? MATT TURNER dives deep into Keays’ rise at Adelaide.
Why rising Crow should be ‘first picked’ in Adelaide’s midfield
Jake Soligo has been in the Adelaide midfield for just a couple of games. One former Crow and SA footy great couldn’t be more impressed with what has seen so far.
Izak to the future: Rankine set for extended midfield run
The Crows notched their first win after Izak Rankine was unleashed at the centre bounce against the Blues. Matthew Nicks doesn’t believe it’s a coincidence.
Keays: Win over Blues was ‘one we were working towards’
The Adelaide Crows flipped the script on their slow start to 2024, but midfielder Ben Keays said the club hadn’t made sweeping changes to their game style before the win.
The teams that outshine the Crows and Power at Adelaide Oval
It’s been 10 full seasons since Adelaide Oval became the home of Adelaide’s two AFL teams – but several interstate teams have a better winning record on our home turf.
The Lowdown: Dawson’s funk looms over Crows’ season
The Crows picked themselves up off the canvas for a famous win in round 5, but the poor form of their skipper still looms large. Check out the LIKES and DISLIKES from the Crows and Power.
For the love of Godra: 30 reasons Adelaide’s still obsessed
It’s been 30 years since one of Tony Modra’s most godly footy feats. To mark the milestone, here’s 30 things we still love about Mods.
Nicks: The moment, the man and what we tweaked
The Crows were under plenty of pressure heading into their clash with Carlton, and looked down and out late until it all changed for the better to grab their first win of 2024.
Voss concedes Blues ‘got it wrong’ in stunning Crows collapse
The Blues came from nowhere to steal victory from Freo at Gather Round, against the Crows it was the opposite, so what changed? Michael Voss addresses what went wrong late.
‘What a finish!’: AFL kings dethroned
Adelaide have won a classic AFL thriller, keeping their season alive and ending Carlton’s reign as the kings of the close finish.
One ladder where the Crows are actually on top
A nationwide analysis of AFL supporters has revealed some unique characteristics of footy fans.
Inside the Gibbs trade: How three clubs not involved won
It was a much publicised deal that came through after a failed attempt. But seven years on, it’s fair to say the winners of the Bryce Gibbs trade weren’t Adelaide or Carlton.
Frustration over ‘strange decision’ stalling Crows, SANFL moves
The Treasurer of South Australia has revealed his frustration at the stalling of the SANFL’s return to Football Park, which is also holding up the Crows’ $100m redevelopment of Thebarton Oval.
Crows slammed in hilarious takedown from other side of the world
The Adelaide Crows’ disastrous start to the AFL season has been slammed from more than 13,000km away with a US woman’s amusing takedown of Matthew Nicks.
Crows’ Thebby move hits another speed bump after SANFL call
Adelaide’s push to make Thebarton Oval its new home has hit another snag because of a different council’s decision relating to the Crows’ existing base, Football Park.
The Lowdown: Depth of Crows’ Thilthorpe hole exposed
The loss of young forward Riley Thilthorpe was always going to hit the Crows. Now, it’s become obvious just how hard. See all the SA footy likes and dislikes.
‘Really comfortable’: van Berlo backs Crows’ midfield mix
The Crows have come under fire for a lackadaisical approach in the guts to start 2024, but midfield coach Nathan van Berlo has been happy with how they have fared.
AFL Live: Crows leave charge too late as Petracca dominates
Adelaide’s left its charge too late against Melbourne and now faces an uphill battle to save its season. Relive all the action plus live SuperCoach scores here.
Walker: Thursday night a step forward for Crows
Adelaide slumped to its fourth-straight loss against Melbourne on Thursday night – but star forward Taylor Walker has a message for frustrated Crows fans.
‘Smoked ‘em’: May finally reveals true intention of Pies burn
Steven May made headlines for his comments about Collingwood at Melbourne’s 2023 best and fairest, but following the Demons win over Adelaide he explained what he was trying to say in the moment.
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