Adelaide knock Western Bulldogs out of AFL finals Adelaide have knocked the Western Bulldogs out of the AFL playoffs with a 22-point elimination final win that eases pressure on coach Matthew Nicks. AAP · Sep 5
'Change things up': Crows take different finals mindset A key Adelaide forward says the Crows have a different mindset entering this year's finals after crashing out of the playoffs in straight-sets last season. AAP · Aug 31
Dawson dominates as Adelaide thrash falling Suns Adelaide, with big guns Jordan Dawson and Izak Rankine firing, have thrashed Gold Coast by 79 points as the Suns crashed to a seventh-straight loss. AAP · Jul 11
Butters stars as Port pound Crows in Showdown upset Port Adelaide, with acting captain Zak Butters dominating, have thrashed Adelaide by 26 points in a huge Showdown upset. AAP · Jun 27
Comeback win over Dees gives coach plenty to Crow about Adelaide have booted the last two goals of the game for a tense 17-point victory over Melbourne, rising to fifth spot on the AFL ladder. AAP · Jun 20
Dawson inspires fast-starting Crows to Dogs demolition Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson has put in a quarter for the ages to set the tone for the Crows' stunning 57-point demolition of the Western Bulldogs. AAP · Jun 11
AFL:Rayner handed 'staging' fine amid AFL crackdown Brisbane's Cam Rayner has joined Adelaide's Josh Rachele in being fined by the AFL for excessively exaggerating contact from an opponent in round 11. AAP · May 25
Rayner handed 'staging' fine amid AFL crackdown Brisbane's Cam Rayner has joined Adelaide's Josh Rachele in being fined by the AFL for excessively exaggerating contact from an opponent in round 11. AAP · May 25
'Where's it come from?' Roos puzzled by loss to Crows Adelaide have produced a stunning second-term scoring spree in a 68-point belting of North Melbourne. AAP · May 16
Crows' second term sinks Blues in Gather Round opener While Carlton were downed by Adelaide for their third-straight loss, it proved a more competitive performance from the Blues. AAP · Apr 9
Cats claw past slow-starting Adelaide for crucial win Slow-starting Adelaide have suffered consecutive heartbreaking losses after Geelong fought past the Crows' late comeback to claim a crucial eight-point win. AAP · Mar 26
A different hunger: Crows note shift from finals flop Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says there's a different hunger among his players after crashing out of last year's finals with consecutive losses. AAP · Feb 10
'Super damaging': Adelaide's high hopes for young star Adelaide defender Max Michalanney says his teammate Josh Rachele is primed to make a massive impact as a midfielder in the looming AFL season. AAP · Feb 4
Hawthorn defeat Adelaide: AFL 2025 first semi-final – as it happened Hawks seal preliminary final spot with 34-point victory while Crows are first minor premiers to be bundled out of finals in straight sets for 42 years The Guardian - AU · Sep 12, 2025
AAP · Sep 11, 2025 Gunston stars as Hawks stun Crows in semi-final Hawthorn, with Jack Gunston kicking five goals, have trounced Adelaide by 34 points in the first AFL semi-final.
AAP · Sep 11, 2025 Lions make big ruck call, Lewis back for Hawks Sam Day has been squeezed out of Brisbane's side for Saturday's QClash semi-final after the Lions opted to recall Oscar McInerney.
AAP · Sep 11, 2025 Crows not rolling the dice with Rachele return: coach Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says brilliant forward Josh Rachele will return from a 10-week absence due to a knee injury in the semi-final against Hawthorn.
AAP · Sep 8, 2025 'Haven't thought about it': Crows on straight-sets exit Adelaide defender Rory Laird says a so-called straight sets exit from the finals hasn't crossed his mind ahead of hosting Hawthorn in a semi-final.
AAP · Sep 4, 2025 'Upset, angry mode': Crows digest finals flop While still angry and upset at their qualifying final loss, Adelaide ruckman Reilly O'Brien says the defeat will fuel their motivation.
AAP · Sep 4, 2025 Pies coach slams Adelaide crowd for jeering Quaynor Collingwood's coach is disappointed in Adelaide Oval's crowd for jeering Isaac Quaynor, who was the target of a homophobic slur from banned Crow Izak Rankine.
AAP · Sep 1, 2025 No Josh-in: Crows rule out dynamic forward for final A dynamic Adelaide forward has lost his race against time to be fit for the qualifying final against Collingwood.
AAP · Aug 31, 2025 'He knew': how Nicks rebuilt the Crows from rubble Matthew Nicks has returned Adelaide to the finals for the first time since 2017, with players explaining how the coach's trust and talk turned the team around.
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 7, 2025 I don't have an exact timeline: key Crow in finals race Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says he still doesn't know if injured forward Josh Rachele will be fit for the finals.
AAP · Jul 11, 2025 Western Bulldogs' wish for superstar forward Darcy Tactics used to defend star Western Bulldogs forward Sam Darcy have attracted the attention of football pundits.