Tale of two games: How Crows rose from ‘dark spot’ to contender
Adelaide’s inspired win over Brisbane came a year to the day since one of its most miserable losses of the modern era. Matt Turner looks into what’s changed since that fateful day.
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The night Adelaide started to believe again
It’s official — Adelaide is a contender again. Matt Turner delves into the Crows’ win over Brisbane Lions, hailing it the club’s best in almost eight years.
‘Wait, what?’: Uproar over AFL high shots
Two of the Brisbane Lions’ biggest names suffered head injuries on Friday, but what happened next surprised those watching on.
Inside Crows’ Brisbane blueprint: The list build and Lions defector
The Brisbane Lions have had a massive influence on Adelaide’s rebuild from struggler to top-four contender. Matt Turner compares the regeneration of both clubs.
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Footy club’s huge game-changer for fallen AFL star
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Brownlow fancy’s added dimension, same old Power story
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Contenders? Crows are maturing — but still a ‘fair way’ off
Matthew Nicks is excited. And it’s not because the Crows are inside the top four. Simeon Thomas-Wilson breaks down the Adelaide coach’s words and analyses where they sit here.
Nicks: Crows still striving to achieve Collingwood’s level
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Resilient Crow puts injury behind him to sign new deal
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The big call Nicks has to get right at selection
Adelaide blew its chances in the third quarter at the MCG – but did the Crows lose that game before it even started? Plus, Ollie Wines’ big admission and all the SA footy likes, dislikes.
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