‘Umpire froze’: Controversy rocks the AFL
An unlikely AFL blockbuster produced one of the most controversial finishes of the season in the Suns’ one-point win.
Adelaide
Robbed? Crows want answers after umpire ‘froze’ in thriller
The Crows lost by a point on Saturday afternoon – but was Izak Rankine denied a chance to win it? Matthew Nicks believes so, and the club will ask for a please explain. Watch, have your say.
You’ve been warned: Next-gen talls provide new blueprint
In what was the game of the season so far, Riley Thilthorpe and Jed Walter traded blows at either end of the ground – and the rest of the competition can learn from what took place.
Rankine unleashed: The making of Nicks’ greatest midfield weapon
Izak Rankine arrived at Adelaide as a mercurial forward. Now, he’s Matthew Nicks’ greatest midfield weapon. Go inside his transformation from attacking livewire to on-ball threat.
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Sid unleashed: Crows to hand top draftee his first start
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Is this ‘genuine star’ our next Brownlow Crow?
He’s enjoyed a career-best start to the season. If he keeps it up, writes Andrew Capel, there’s more than just good footy on the road ahead.
Why Erin Phillips doesn’t want to be an AFLW coach
She’s one of the most decorated players in the history of AFLW, but this former Crow and Power star has no aspirations to return as a coach.
Loved AFL great’s burner phone bombshell
Adelaide Crows champ Rory Sloane has spilt a secret kept for seven years with a “burner” account almost re-writing history.
The Lowdown: Is it time to ask what Port can salvage from 2025?
Ken Hinkley will refuse to admit it, but is it time to ask what the Power can salvage for 2025 as it prepares for the Josh Carr era to begin? That and more in The Lowdown.
Netflix star doubles down on AFL hype
It’s becoming pretty clear that the superstar American comedian has picked a side in Australia.
‘Ginger’ Rachele damages ribs; Nicks hails Crows’ ‘maturity’
Adelaide’s win over the Roos wasn’t as pretty as their first two victories in 2025, but Matthew Nicks has praised his troops – plus giving an update on Josh Rachele.
The ‘beast’ who’s become Crows’ new Mr Fix-It
Across pre-season, all the talk was about the Crows’ three recruits and Sid Draper, but Sunday’s win showed there’s another player whose flexibility is turning them into a danger side.
The key changes that have revitalised Nicks’ Crows
It’s been a hot start to 2025 for the Crows, but after such a disappointing 2024, MATT TURNER dives into what has really changed to let Matthew Nicks’ side fly.
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