Crows get off to a shaky start

Adelaide Crows forward Lewis Johnston faces a nervous wait after being placed on report for rough conduct following a challenge on Geelong's Steve Johnson. ADELAIDE'S season of redemption hit an early roadblock at Simonds Stadium on Thursday night. After having Geelong on the ropes, the Crows collapsed in the final 15 minutes, losing a last-quarter lead to crash to...

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Tania: I had to defend my husband

Tania Hird, the wife of suspended Essendon coach James, has stood by her comments on the ABC's 7.30 Report that the Bombers were tipped off by AFL Chief Executive Andrew Demetriou about the ASADA drugs scandal. Essendon's hierarchy will meet on Friday to discuss the future of suspended coach James Hird following explosive claims made by his wife Tania on...

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Crows’ success is a must for Danger

Adelaide Crows coach Brenton Sanderson expects recruit James Podsiadly to fire against his former side Geelong on Thursday night. Patrick Dangerfield will be highly sought after when he becomes a free agent next year. Source: Getty Images PATRICK Dangerfield has reportedly ruled out extending his contract at Adelaide this season. The star midfielder will...

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Crows ready to fly, says Sando

Adelaide Crows coach Brenton Sanderson: "We won't fear Geelong ... we're ready to play." Picture: Daniel Kalisz. Source: Getty Images BRENTON Sanderson says Adelaide has put a tough pre-season behind it and is in "a really good head space'' going into Thursday night's round one clash against Geelong. While the club has had to deal with the shock of losing popular assistant coach Dean...

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Time on Power’s side

Port Adelaide forward Robbie Gray has praised Ollie Wines for his star performance against Carlton, the young star showing no signs of second season blues. PORT Adelaide believes the split first round can form as its greatest ally by giving them extra time to recover from the Carlton win and prepare for their first match at Adelaide Oval. Swingman Justin Westhoff,...

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Crows hold fire on Cameron

Adelaide has trained for the first time since Assistant Coach Dean Bailey lost his battle with lung cancer. While the club is still in mourning, they have to get back to business - they say that's exactly what Bailey would've wanted. ADELAIDE has decided against elevating rookie Charlie Cameron for its tough premiership season opener against Geelong tomorrow night....

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Slow start gives way to onslaught

Carlton's Marc Murphy tries to slow down Power skipper Travis Boak. Picture: Michael Dodge Source: Getty Images Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley isn't concerned by his side's poor start in their win over Carlton, despite it being a recurring theme from last season. Fox Footy crew review Carlton's break down in the 4th quarter of their round one clash...

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Port too smooth for Blues

Fox Footy crew review Carlton's break down in the 4th quarter of their round one clash with Port Adelaide Ollie Wines amassed 11 clearances. Picture by Colleen Petch. Source: News Corp Australia YOU wouldn't blame Mick Malthouse if he sat awake last night hacking into a premiership clock to wind it backwards. The Carlton coach, a firm believer in the...

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