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UNBELIEVABLE: 7 - The Untold Story

Coach reveals the key factor in Adelaide's AFL rise

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks has pinpointed a key factor in his club's rise from 15th last year to top of the ladder.

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Fast-finishing Adelaide pip Hawthorn in AFL thriller

Fast-finishing Adelaide have kicked six goals to two in the last term to defeat Hawthorn by 14 points and take top spot on the AFL ladder.

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'Had our measure': High-flying Crows wary of Hawks

Adelaide can lock up their first AFL finals appearance since 2017, but they will first have to get over a Hawthorn team who have crushed them in recent times.

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Adelaide loom as litmus test as Hawks ponder selections

Mabior Chol is fit to return but Hawthorn face a huge decision around how best to structure their forward-line for the encounter with second-placed Adelaide.

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Season over for injured Reid, Crows defender sidelined

West Coast young guns Harley Reid and Bo Allan have suffered season-ending ankle injuries, while high-flying Adelaide have lost defender Max Michalanney.

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That's not our job: Crows coach keeps lid on

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says it's not the job of Crows players or coaches to get excited at holding top spot on the AFL ladder.

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Crows take AFL top spot with record thrashing of Port

Adelaide have taken top spot of the AFL ladder, for the time being, with a record 98-point trouncing of arch rival Port Adelaide.

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Focus turns to big Bomber after Crows re-sign ruck star

Essendon face a huge fight to retain star ruckman Sam Draper despite Adelaide re-signing Reilly O'Brien for the next three seasons.

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He's unique: Crows coach sings praise of youngster

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says there's a reason why his winger Dan Curtin is the new favourite for the AFL's Rising Star award.

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Showdowns: Hinkley loves them but won't miss them

Port Adelaide's Ken Hinkley says he won't miss Showdowns as he prepares to coach against arch foe Adelaide for the final time.

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Port plan to land punch on finals-bound Crows

Port Adelaide captain Connor Rozee plans to play with a hand injury against arch foe Adelaide in the looming clash of the South Australian rivals.

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Crows star Marinoff eyes unprecedented AFLW milestone

Adelaide's Ebony Marinoff and Brisbane's Ally Anderson are set to become the first AFLW players to reach a century of games in the women's competition.

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Can high-flying Crows handle the hype? Coach isn't sure

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says he's not sure how his players will handle the growing hype as the Crows near a return to finals for the first time since 2017.

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Gold Coast playmaker hurt in crushing loss to Adelaide

Adelaide have kicked the initial 11 goals in a 61-point thrashing of Gold Coast, with the Suns losing a key playmaker to injury.

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'Stick to the process:' Walker rapt as Suns test awaits

Adelaide veteran Taylor Walker is in no mood to compare what is building at the Crows to their last finals campaign, saying it's all about the process.

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Suns chasing slice of Adelaide history in crunch clash

Gold Coast have never won at Adelaide Oval and will have to overcome the loss of star midfielder Touk Miller against red-hot Adelaide on Sunday.

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I don't mind it: Crows coach on heated post-game clash

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says he has no issue with the post-game clash between his key forward and a star Gold Coast defender after their round-four game.

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Six of the best to Thilthorpe in Crows' 'statement' win

Adelaide have consolidated their top-four berth and again raised serious questions about the Western Bulldogs' hopes this season.

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Western Bulldogs' wish for superstar forward Darcy

Tactics used to defend star Western Bulldogs forward Sam Darcy have attracted the attention of football pundits.

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'Lucky' Adelaide goalsneak sent for surgery

Adelaide's medicos are uncertain how long attacker Josh Rachele will be sidelined after having knee surgery.

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Izak Rankine is born to play to full houses as his talent ensures Adelaide stay on song

The electric forward showcases his full suite of talents as the Crows keep clinging to a top-four spot after overrunning the Demons

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Crows coach cherishes 'huge' comeback victory

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says a comeback win over Melbourne is huge for his club given the logjam on the AFL ladder.

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Adelaide fear for young gun after win over Melbourne

Adelaide's 13-point win over Melbourne has been soured by what looms as a season-ending knee injury to a young star.

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Melbourne coach urges fight as finals chances disappear

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin is imploring his players to show some fight despite their finals chances disappearing.

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Crows coach unfazed by ruckman's contract uncertainty

Adelaide ruckman Reilly O'Brien has recorded the second most hit outs in the AFL in 2025 but he's believed to be at an impasse with the club over a new deal.

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