AFLW juggernaut Adelaide extends unbeaten run with 33-point win over Essendon

AFLW juggernaut Adelaide extends unbeaten run with 33-point win over Essendon

AFLW juggernaut Adelaide have extended their unbeaten start to the season, crushing Essendon by 33 points at Unley Oval. After being tested by the Bombers early, the Crows blew the game open with a four-goal second term to set up the 9.8 (62) to 4.5 (29) win on Sunday. Danielle Ponter, Niamh Kelly and Caitlin … Read more

New twist as Adelaide explain decision to drop Josh Rachele after Showdown antics

New twist as Adelaide explain decision to drop Josh Rachele after Showdown antics

Adelaide have dropped Josh Rachele for not having a “team-first focus” in a decision that has angered fans and confused AFL greats. And in another twist to the ongoing story, Rachele liked a post on Instagram that suggested he was “hung out to dry” by the club. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Adelaide dump Josh Rachele … Read more

AFL legend Mark Bickley speaks out on son Xavier’s ‘terrifying’ health battle after bike accident

AFL legend Mark Bickley speaks out on son Xavier’s ‘terrifying’ health battle after bike accident

AFL legend Mark Bickley and wife Tory have opened up on the concussion ordeal that almost left their 12-year-old son in a coma. Xavier suffered traumatic injuries in a freak bike accident near the family home in January. He had fallen heavily and was badly concussed. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today … Read more

Adelaide player Matt Crouch at centre of police investigation into alleged fan altercation

Adelaide player Matt Crouch at centre of police investigation into alleged fan altercation

Adelaide midfielder Matt Crouch is at the centre of a police investigation after an altercation with a Port Adelaide fan. An incident occurred as the Crows players were walking off the field after a fiery Showdown with the Power on Saturday night. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Adelaide player at centre of police investigation after fan … Read more

Port Adelaide mascot Thunda attacked in another ugly incident from the fiery Showdown

Port Adelaide mascot Thunda attacked in another ugly incident from the fiery Showdown

Port Adelaide have confirmed their beloved mascot Thunda was punched in the face by a teenager during Saturday night’s fiery Showdown. The incident was just one of a number of anti-social acts from a hostile match that saw Dan Houston sent to the tribunal for a brutal bump that knocked out star Crow Izak Rankine. … Read more

AFL world shattered over devastating sight of Nick Murray injured again: ‘Footy is cruel’

AFL world shattered over devastating sight of Nick Murray injured again: ‘Footy is cruel’

Fingers are crossed around the AFL after Adelaide defender Nick Murray lasted less than a quarter in just his fifth game back from an ACL injury. The 23-year-old suffered the injury to his left knee in Round 19 last year and only returned to AFL action a month ago. But Murray suddenly held fresh concerns … Read more

Crows star Josh Rachele channels James Hird after match-winning goal stuns Essendon

Crows star Josh Rachele channels James Hird after match-winning goal stuns Essendon

Josh Rachele has kicked the match-winner as an extraordinary Adelaide comeback sunk Essendon in a thriller at Marvel Stadium on Friday night. The Crows kicked eight straight goals to lead by 36 points just minutes before half-time, but a barnstorming comeback through to early in the fourth put the Bombers on the path to victory. … Read more

Comeback star Riley Thilthorpe forced to miss team song for post-match running session

Comeback star Riley Thilthorpe forced to miss team song for post-match running session

Adelaide forward Riley Thilthorpe has celebrated his comeback with two goals before missing the team song for a post-match running session. Named as the Crows’ substitute for his return to the AFL from a knee injury, the 22-year-old came off the bench to seal the 10.11 (79) to 5.9 (59) win over St Kilda on … Read more

AFL superstar Isaac Heeney ruled out of Brownlow Medal contention after copping ban for striking

AFL superstar Isaac Heeney ruled out of Brownlow Medal contention after copping ban for striking

Sydney superstar Isaac Heeney has been hit with a one-match ban that will rule him out of Brownlow Medal contention. Heeney collected St Kilda defender Jimmy Webster with a swinging arm late in the third quarter of Sunday’s thriller. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Swans likely to challenge Heeney ban. Know the news with the 7NEWS … Read more

Adelaide star Izak Rankine racially abused following loss to Brisbane

Adelaide star Izak Rankine racially abused following loss to Brisbane

Adelaide have “strongly endorsed” the ban handed to a fan who racially abused Izak Ranking following the Crows’ loss to Brisbane on Sunday. Rankine was booed heavily throughout the clash at the Gabba after laying a bump that left Brandon Starcevich concussed. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Adelaide investigating racist comments directed at Rankine. Know the … Read more