Teams: Crows breathe sigh of relief on superstar’s fitness
It’s been a tough week to be a fan of the Crows, but some good news is finally on deck as Adelaide prepares to open Gather Round in a blockbuster against the Cats.
It’s been a tough week to be a fan of the Crows, but some good news is finally on deck as Adelaide prepares to open Gather Round in a blockbuster against the Cats.
Jack Lukosius was the Power’s big recruit of the off-season, but hasn’t been able to make an impact for Ken Hinkley’s side due to a knee injury. That could change sooner than people think.
The Sean Darcy decision has the potential to make or break Fremantle’s season. But an untimely hamstring injury to Luke Jackson might force the Dockers’ hand. Do they pick him?
A month into the 2025 AFL season, some clear patterns are beginning to emerge. Mick McGuane names his biggest improver, biggest slider, the side he’s worried about and the ‘unmitigated disaster’.
Geelong continues to tick off key signings, with two 2023 draftees recommitting to the club.
Carlton’s Jordan Boyd is free to play GWS on Saturday night after the Blues successfully appealed his one-week ban for a high hit on Rhyan Mansell. See the details here.
This time last year, Sam Clohesy was plying his trade across halfback for in the VFL. Now, he’s one of the highest-rated wingman at the top level – and has a new contract to match.
David Rodan spent his career splitting the big sticks, but has since forged a serious career waving flags between them. JON ANDERSON speaks to the man behind footy’s happiest grin ahead of his 100th game.
The cold weather didn’t keep Geelong fans away from the Cattery for their AFL and AFLW open training. See 75+ photos here.
Max Holmes is the classic case of robbing Peter to pay Paul. But the numbers show where he is having the biggest influence. Plus, Ollie Dempsey’s stunning month and all the likes and dislikes.
South Australians had their last chance to impress AFL recruiters at the Under 18 National Championships, while a new contender has thrown his hand up for pick one. See the full scouting notes and ranking points.
Jeremy Cameron didn’t speak to Tyson Stengle about his contract, but he did crack a couple of gags on the training track. And he feels the environment at the Cats helped convince him to stay.
The Crows are on track to begin construction on a new home base at Thebarton Oval later this year, after the club cleared a huge SANFL hurdle on Monday.
As it stands, North Melbourne will have the No. 1 pick in November’s draft. Will the Roos take Victorian Josh Smillie? Or could they trade it? JON RALPH looks at the club’s path back to September.
Sydney is confident its shock home loss to Fremantle can serve as a wake-up call after a sluggish first half came back to haunt the AFL’s ladder leader and allowed the Dockers to clinch a huge upset.
In January, Sam Walsh was worried about his season. Six months on, the superstar is tearing up the MCG on a weekly basis. He tells JAY CLARK about how he’s managing his injury – and his expectations.
They lost their first five games and looked like the rebuild had failed. Fast forward 10 weeks and Hawthorn are just two points outside the top eight. Is finals on the cards?
A point of difference Saint dazzled while one popular trade-in megastar flopped. See the SuperCoach takeaways and relive all the action here.
On paper, West Coast was able to put together its best side of the last three years. As MARK DUFFIELD writes, that side was torn up in the middle of Optus Stadium.
The byes are over, but that didn’t mean an end to SuperCoach pain, and it came from some big names in round 16. Are rage trades justified? Seel all this weekend’s heroes and villains.
Despite doing it easy in the end at the MCG on Sunday, the second-place Blues have some issues. But, as coach Michael Voss explains, most of them are good problems to have.
In the immediate aftermath of Port Adelaide’s two-point win over St Kilda on Sunday, coach Ken Hinkley held back tears talking about his team on the ground. He later explain just what it all meant.
North Melbourne CEO Jen Watt has opened up about the club’s move away from Hobart as a second home when Tasmania joins the competition. Plus her hope for Tarryn Thomas.
Jye Caldwell and Kyle Langford have spoken up about the ‘frustrating’ free kicks paid against Essendon on Saturday night which made Bombers fans livid.
Two of Geelong’s most important players were in form slumps, but some creative changes can unlock their star power.
Jack Graham was famously spotted touring Port Adelaide’s facilities as he considered a move to his native South Australia. He talks about his future at Punt Road and life under Adem Yze with JON RALPH.
The critics wondered whether there was tension between Will Day and Jack Ginnivan after an emotion-charged goal celebration. The Hawks midfield star sets the record straight in wide-ranging interview.
You think the critics would know by now — write off Geelong at your peril. As GLENN MCFARLANE writes, the Cats have silenced their doubters yet again. See his likes and dislikes from round 16.
Adelaide’s season hasn’t gone to plan, but four players are emerging as bright spots and they were all among the Crows’ best in a win over the Giants. Plus the two players the club should re-sign.
Geelong claimed a crucial win to stop its slide, but there was only one true talking points at the MCG — the umpiring. SAM LANDSBERGER says the pressure will be on Laura Kane to explain a host of calls which had Bomber fans fuming.
