Inside the ‘frightening’ rise of AFL star
Less than two years after joining a new club, this Adelaide star is fast becoming one of the most damaging players in the league.
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‘Marry me Modra’: Inside the mania that followed Crows star
Tony Modra was one of the original pin-ups of the AFL era, and, in his break-out 1993 season, the ‘Modra-mania’ that followed him was unprecedented.
‘This is scary’: AFL left in ‘disbelief’
The Crows absolutely embarrassed Carlton in a thrashing that has smashed records and left footy commentators lost for words.
‘Wow’: Disaster as Blues star gone at 11th hour
Carlton has made an emergency move after an incident at the last minute before their Gather Round blockbuster began with a bang.
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I’m so proud: Pyke
A NORMALLY very measured and reserved Adelaide coach Don Pyke has poured praise on his side saying he could not be prouder of the players who responded to a horror week with a six-goal win over reigning premier Richmond.
Crows put away all the questions with grand reply
ADELAIDE has put away some significant question marks that lingered from the Crows’ grand final loss to Richmond with a stirring win in the rematch with the Tigers at Adelaide Oval
Why training footballers’ brains can be a trial by fire
FOOTY clubs have been trying to toughen players’ minds for years. But after living the ‘no limits’ mantra in the Crows’ early days, former Adelaide captain Chris McDermott has a word of warning for the current organisation.
Stats show why Tigers’ Graham gain is rivals’ pain
HIS former coach was flabbergasted when he watched Jack Graham shockingly become one of the AFL’s great draft sliders. Now the powerful Tiger is making the clubs that overlooked him pay a heavy price.
Walker named to face Tigers
ADELAIDE captain Taylor Walker has been named to confront the ghosts of the 2017 grand final after being named to play in his first game since that fateful September day against Richmond.
Pyke clarifies Crouch injury
ADELAIDE coach Don Pyke says the different versions of Brad Crouch’s injury coming out of West Lakes come down to “semantics”.
How Crows can banish Grand Final ghosts
HOW much of the 2017 Grand Final was about Adelaide having a bad day? Adelaide must show the ruthlessness and brutality it was missing on the big stage to beat Richmond, writes DERMOTT BRERETON.
Redemption? There’s no such thing
ADELAIDE faces Richmond on Thursday in the grand final rematch, but don’t think redemption is up for grabs. Nothing can erase the 2017 memories, writes Warren Tredrea.
Adelaide’s grand final homework
As the Crows prepare for their first crack at the Tigers since that fateful day in September, there are 10 key learnings they can take from that game and into tonight’s grand final re-match at Adelaide Oval.
Revealed: The video that spurred Tigers to flag
THERE was a month to go in last year’s home-and-away season when Richmond assistant coach Blake Caracella sat the whole team down and made them watch a video. SA veteran Shane Edwards says it was a turning point in the Tigers’ season.
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