Goal umpire behind costly Keays blunder back in AFL fold
The goal umpire at the centre of the controversial call which robbed Adelaide of a spot in last year’s finals series will return to the AFL ranks this weekend.
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Tackling machine Berry to burst back into Crows midfield
The Crows have a plan to tackle the now-strong Gold Coast midfield – literally. Tackle machine Sam Berry will be unleashed for the first time since Round 10, 2023 as Adelaide looks to start its 2024 strong.
Teams: Port’s big call on Soldo support act, father-son snubbed
Ivan Soldo has won the race to be Port Adelaide’s first-choice ruckman in round 1. Plus, Adelaide’s Taylor Walker replacement revealed. See the full line-ups here.
‘He’s a worker’: Late-blooming Burgess a recruiting win for Crows
Chris Burgess has long been seen as a late bloomer. Adelaide will hope the 28-year-old’s trend of getting better with age continues when he deputises for Taylor Walker on his Crows debut.
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Pre-season problems continue for star Crows recruit
Adelaide is adamant star recruit Jordan Dawson is in the mix to debut for the club in Round 1, but the latest training session suggested he’s in a race against time.
Mixed injury news as Port concede on star’s ankle
There’s good news for Port Adelaide’s Robbie Gray – but it’s a different story for a star forward. Here’s the injury latest from Alberton as the Power prepare for Round 1.
Crows lose star for first month of season
Scans have confirmed Adelaide club champion Rory Laird has a broken hand that will delay his start to 2022, but the Crows are hopeful the injury won’t totally derail his season.
Inside story: Sticking point in SANFL, Crows’ HQ saga
Adelaide and the SANFL could have new homes as talks ramp up. But the SANFL is understood to be frustrated with the Crows. Here is the latest.
Lions desperate for ‘more heated’ challenge
As good as it was to thrash the Adelaide Crows, the Brisbane Lions are itching for a tougher test against the Western Bulldogs.
Top Covid officials summoned to footballer’s vax mandate trial
A Crows footballer fighting vaccine mandates has lobbed subpoenas to the state’s top anti-Covid officials, requiring them to give evidence at trial.
Fogarty rubbishes talk of Tex disharmony
Darcy Fogarty has opened up on his relationship with Taylor Walker and how Adelaide plans to fill the void left by its suspended spearhead.
Remember Round 1: No panic stations for improving Crows
Adelaide was outclassed by a hungry Brisbane outfit but the Crows believe the performance was a summer aberration as they set their sights on the 2022 season opener.
Crows reveal plan for midfield star’s long-awaited return
Adelaide has revealed its plan to ease Matt Crouch back after a long absence, while two young guns continue to firm for Round 1 debuts.
‘Hunger’ increased for returning Lions star
Cam Rayner is ready to play after missing the entire 2021 season, but his Brisbane skipper Dayne Zorko won’t play in the Lions’ upcoming trial matches.
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