Brayden Maynard admits he is not a player prone to overthinking things. He acts on instinct and doesn’t like to clutter his mind with too many thoughts. So he has been better taking the handball and kicking a goal on the run from outside 50 than he is taking a set shot from closer range. He did both last round: […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Sydney Swans lifted from five goals down to obliterate the spirited Hawks in a final-quarter rout in Launceston on Anzac Day. Sam Mitchell’s brigade led by 32 points before the Swans got their first score on the board, but class came to the fore and the Swans finished with an avalanche of goals to over-run the Hawks by 41 […]

Hayden McLean knows he is playing through a special era in the Swans’ history. The 23-year-old was on the bench when Lance Franklin kicked his 1000th goal, relegated to the role of bystander as thousands of fans “caved in” on that pocket of the SCG. “People just rushed through all of us [on the bench] … it was almost like […]

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 […]

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 […]

Talking points Two of the world’s biggest streaming companies are bidding for the right to broadcast AFL games. Interest from Amazon and Paramount coincides with the need to boost revenue to meet player salary costs. Thursday night football could become permanent, meaning this game could be sold in isolation. Two of the world’s biggest streaming companies are bidding for the […]

A commanding second half from captain Adam Reynolds and some freakish play from gifted winger Selwyn Cobbo lifted Brisbane to a come-from-behind win against the Bulldogs at Suncorp Stadium on Friday night. The home side trailed 14-6 at the start of the second half and the visitors were on their way to an upset win despite the medical hurdles that […]

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, […]