Track Watch: Draper dazzles, round 1 bolter emerges
After a controlled first week, Sid Draper was unleashed during the Crows’ match simulation – and everyone was left stunned. Plus, new roles and the untried young gun making his case.
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The biggest pre-season questions facing Power, Crows
Who steps up into Dan Houston’s All-Australian shaped hole off half back? Where does the Crows’ improvement come from? Here are the big questions facing the Power and Crows this pre-season.
Crows board set for new look as lifelong fan walks away
Former Federal Sports Minister, and Crows No. 1 ticket holder, Kate Ellis is stepping down from Adelaide’s board. Find out why – and what happens next.
How new Crows coaching director will approach under-fire Nicks
The Crows’ first ever coaching director has revealed how he will go about the role and his initial thoughts on Matthew Nicks. Plus all the news from Adelaide’s return to pre-season training.
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Crow coup: In-demand Giant chooses ‘aggressive’ Adelaide
The Crows have pulled off another Giant coup this off-season, having already landed Isaac Cumming, an in-demand teammate is set to also make the move to Adelaide.
SANFL grants don’t quell fears of Crows, Power exodus
The SANFL has bowed to pressure from Port Adelaide and Adelaide to introduce list concessions. Here’s how they will work and what they mean for other clubs.
Crows poach Lions mentor to be Nicks’ ‘right-hand man’
In a bid to give coach Matthew Nicks more support, the Crows have poached a long-time Lion to be director of coaching as they prepare to try and lure Graham Wright to the club.
‘Hideous’: AFL club’s leaked new logo panned
Kane Cornes kicked off reactions to the Adelaide Crows’ leaked new logo — and it wouldn’t have been what the club was hoping for.
Crows swoop on Cumming as rival launches bid for Perryman
Adelaide has has swooped on Isaac Cumming – but the Power could lose its spot at the front of the queue for another wantaway Giant after a rival has jumped in.
‘Alarmed’: Fresh twist as AFL crisis deepens
Things could soon get even worse for a struggling AFL team, with reports a young talent has concerns about being drafted there.
1899 rewind: When South and Fitzroy met in a grand final
Things were different the last time Sydney – then known as South Melbourne took on Brisbane – then Fitzroy for an AFL – then VFL premiership. Glenn McFarlane takes a look back 125 years at the 1899 grand final.
Crow blow: Port’s Lukosius gain spells more Adelaide pain
After a poor 2024, the Crows are under pressure and their “aggressive off-season” could not have started any worse after missing out on Jack Lukosius, writes Simeon Thomas-Wilson.
Port or Crows? Lukosius makes call on homecoming trade
He’s been weighing up offers from both the Crows and Power, but Gold Coast forward Jack Lukosius has made his choice ahead of the trade period.
Several Crows still in limbo after latest re-signings
A pair of promising defenders have signed on at Adelaide, but a number of Crows remain in limbo as the club prepares for a bumper trade period.
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