'I underestimated my Crows teammates': prized recruit Adelaide forward Alex Neal-Bullen says he underestimated his new teammates when he arrived from Melbourne at the end of last season. AAP · Aug 28, 2025
From the Pocket: AFL finals fever cools as buds of the silly season shoot early Even with a do-or-die midweek match that should have wildcard round crusaders salivating, finals fever has been cooled by the end-of-season pause The Guardian - AU · Aug 27, 2025
Crows midfielder retires on eve of AFL finals Adelaide's All Australian midfielder Matt Crouch has retired, partly because of a hip injury that ruined his final season in the AFL. AAP · Aug 26, 2025
'I don't know': Crows great uncertain about future Adelaide's all-time leading goalkicker Taylor Walker is relishing a return to the finals, but remains uncertain whether he'll play on next year. AAP · Aug 26, 2025
Banned Crow won't be defined by slur, says teammate Adelaide's ex-captain Taylor Walker says his teammate Izak Rankine won't be defined by his four-game ban for a homophobic slur. AAP · Aug 26, 2025
Crows coach backed call to send suspended star overseas Suspended Adelaide star Izak Rankine has reportedly flown to Italy to escape the spotlight as he sweats on a grand final chance. AAP · Aug 25, 2025
Crows-Pies grudge match to open AFL finals series Adelaide and Collingwood will do battle in a qualifying final, less than three weeks after the furore surrounding Izak Rankine's homophobic slur. AAP · Aug 25, 2025
Crows lock star defender on long-term contract Minor premiers Adelaide have locked defender Josh Worrell on a long-term contract, with the Victorian signing until the end of the 2033 season. AAP · Aug 25, 2025
Crows seal statement win to celebrate star's milestone Adelaide have celebrated club great Chelsea Randall's 75th game by seeing off Geelong to claim their first win of the AFLW season. AAP · Aug 24, 2025
Banned Rankine heads overseas as Crows eye AFL flag Izak Rankine has headed to Europe as he serves a four-match ban over his homophobic slur, while his Adelaide teammates focus on their AFL flag tilt. AAP · Aug 24, 2025
Crows' climb an AFL rebuild beacon for Kangaroos North Melbourne have finished in the AFL's bottom three for six consecutive years but are hopeful of climbing up the ladder next season. AAP · Aug 23, 2025
Crows secure AFL minor premiership after Rankine furore Adelaide have claimed their first minor premiership in eight years despite the Izak Rankine homophobic slur furore threatening to derail their flag bid. AAP · Aug 23, 2025
Crows face on-field test after Rankine furore: Nicks Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says his ladder-leaders have adopted a simple mantra for their clash against lowly North Melbourne. AAP · Aug 22, 2025
'He's not the victim': Crows coach on banned star Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says star player Izak Rankine isn't the victim after being suspended for four games by the AFL for a homophobic slur. AAP · Aug 21, 2025
AAP · Aug 21, 2025 AFL has 'work to do' after homophobic slur saga AFL boss Andrew Dillon says education is key to creating a safer environment after Crow Izak Rankine became the latest player banned over a homophobic slur.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 21, 2025 Izak Rankine hit with four-game ban by AFL for ‘highly offensive’ homophobic slur Adelaide’s premiership hopes have been seriously dented after the Crows star’s use of homophobic language resulted in a four-game sanction
AAP · Aug 20, 2025 'Deeply sorry': Rankine given ban for homophobic slur Adelaide officials are nervous for Izak Rankine's mental health after his four-game ban for a homophobic slur, as the AFL defended secrecy around the sanction.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 20, 2025 From the Pocket: Ken Hinkley’s farewell tour ends with results clouding whether his reign was a success Port Adelaide were regularly in contention but never made it to the promised land under the coach, whose 13-year tenure ends on Friday night
The Conversation · Aug 20, 2025 Australian sports media is compounding the AFL’s homophobia problem The AFL is facing a monumental stress test in its efforts to tackle homophobia, with one of the league’s biggest stars facing a season-ending suspension on the eve of the finals series.
AAP · Aug 19, 2025 Coach weighs in as AFL grants Crows' wish over slur ban A rival coach says Adelaide star Izak Rankine shouldn't be demonised as he awaits a looming ban from the AFL for making a homophobic slur.
AAP · Aug 18, 2025 Star Crow still waiting for homophobic slur ban Adelaide's Izak Rankine remains uncertain how long he'll be banned by the AFL for using a homophobic slur, with a verdict now expected on Wednesday.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 18, 2025 AFL integrity unit investigate Izak Rankine over alleged homophobic slur Adelaide star Izak Rankine is under AFL investigation for an alleged incident during the game against Collingwood on Saturday night
The Guardian - AU · Aug 17, 2025 Crows handle the hype to break Collingwood hoodoo in strange thriller that had the lot Adelaide prove they’re worthy flag favourites in a game that made no sense on the stat sheet – and demands a finals rematch
AAP · Aug 17, 2025 Crows star investigated over alleged vilification Adelaide star Izak Rankine is being investigated for an alleged homophobic slur to a Collingwood opponent, with any suspension threatening his finals campaign.
AAP · Aug 17, 2025 Saints have plenty to crow about after AFLW boilover St Kilda have pulled off a brilliant upset 22-point win over Adelaide, beating the AFLW powerhouse for the first time.