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Rising young Crows prevail in battle of Ballarat

Adelaide’s most prolific goalkicker Taylor Walker led the Crows to a stunning one-point upset of the Western Bulldogs in a tense defensive battle in Ballarat on Saturday. The rejuvenated veteran continued his outstanding form since returning from his ban for making a racist comment by kicking two critical final quarter goals, including the match-winner. The victory validated a tremendous defensive […]

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Why a trade window is a must for the NRL, clubs … and players

Cameron Munster circled the tables at a recent Storm luncheon honouring the 2012 premiership team, mischievously mimicking a dolphin. It was a cheeky reference to a mega financial offer by the NRL’s 17th franchise, the Redcliffe-based Dolphins. But the serious Munster was seen at the Storm’s pre-season training camp when he excitedly outlined an intricate move his teammates had been […]

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‘Immediately trickled through’: AFL claims dissent crack down improving grassroots treatment of umps

The AFL believes that the contentious crackdown on dissent towards umpires has already seen improved respect for umpires at grassroots level by fans and players. AFL’s general manager of game development Rob Auld said the AFL’s tougher stance on dissent – which has seen many 50m penalties awarded against even mildly demonstrative players – had improved the way umpires had […]

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AFL 2022 round six LIVE updates: Bulldogs take on Crows in Ballarat

Key posts 1.04pmTeam changes 12.55pmSubs confirmed 12.43pmToday’s milestones 12.41pmThe numbers favour Bulldogs 1 of 1 Crows warm up Adelaide checking out the Ballarat deck Team changes BULLDOGSIn: Josh Schache, Rhylee West, Robbie McComb, Stefan MartinOut: Tim English (hamstring), Lachie Hunter (personal reasons), Mitch Wallis (birth of child), Riley Garcia (knee) ADELAIDEIn: Jackson Hately, Will HamillOut: Rory Sloane (knee), James Rowe […]

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Walker warned, but not sanctioned, for Cotchin kick comments

Adelaide forward Taylor Walker has narrowly escaped a sanction for questioning the match review officer’s decision to fine Trent Cotchin for kicking when he claimed he would have been likely to receive a greater penalty for the same action. Walker was speaking on his regular spot on breakfast radio on Triple M with hosts Mark Ricciuto, a Crows’ board member, […]

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