How Dawson, Nicks hatched skipper’s midfield move
Jordan Dawson claimed the Showdown medal after an inspirational performance in a new role Saturday night, but it has been in the works for a while.
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The Tackle: ‘Buddy-centric’ Swans go missing on ‘G again
Once again Sydney coach John Longmire watched his Swans over target Lance Franklin — and plenty of his players went missing. Check out all the likes and dislikes from round three.
One and done? Where Port’s biggest problems lie
The Power pulled off a big scalp in the opening round, but since then they’ve put in two disappointing performances. Who’s not pulling their weight? We rate every player from the Showdown.
‘Not convinced’: Brutal umpire call stuns AFL
The umpires have left fans and greats of the game alike scratching their heads over an extremely contentious free kick in the AFL Showdown.
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SuperCoach pre-season formguide
IF YOU read one SuperCoach preview this week, make it this one. The stats gurus at Champion Data have run the rule over every team after the pre-season. See who to pick and avoid.
Jacobs reveals his career Blues
ADELAIDE Crow Sam Jacobs has revealed how four frustrating years at Carlton have helped turn him into football’s ruck ironman.
It’s Randall by a street
ADELAIDE co-captain Chelsea Randall has added another award to her trophy collection after on Wednesday night becoming the Crows’ 2018 AFLW club champion at a gala event at the National Wine Centre.
Crows’ quest to move on
DON Pyke has backed Josh Jenkins to turn the page on Adelaide’s 2017 final heartache and dodge Essendon’s speed trap in Friday night’s season opener at Etihad Stadium.
Time to deliver
PORT Adelaide and the Crows both have questions hanging over their premiership ambitions for 2018, writes Warren Tredrea.
Dustying off the crystal ball: Our experts’ 2018 tips
FROM premiership tips, who will make the top eight, to the year’s biggest storylines. Our team of footy experts put their necks on the line with bold predictions for the year ahead. Who will get it right?
Operation replace Smith
BRODIE Smith is one of Adelaide’s most important players and covering his injury absence is going to be challenging, writes Mark Bickley.
What’s keeping Nic Nat out of Round 1?
NIC Naitanui’s reconstructed left knee appears ready for AFL action, but there is a fresh injury which will potentially stop him from taking on Sydney in Round 1. LATEST INJURY NEWS AT YOUR CLUB
Bone’s beef: Why time is ripe for an SA premiership
THE premiership window will never be opened wider than it is right now for South Australia’s two AFL clubs, writes Chris McDermott.
Pies end Crows’ season, GF teams set
BRISBANE will face Western Bulldogs in Saturday’s AFLW Grand Final after Collingwood upset an injury ravaged Adelaide. ELIZA SEWELL looks at where it all went wrong for the Crows.
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