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'He's not the victim': Crows coach on banned star

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says star player Izak Rankine isn't the victim after being suspended for four games by the AFL for a homophobic slur.

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AFL has 'work to do' after homophobic slur saga

AFL boss Andrew Dillon says education is key to creating a safer environment after Crow Izak Rankine became the latest player banned over a homophobic slur.

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Izak Rankine hit with four-game ban by AFL for ‘highly offensive’ homophobic slur

Adelaide’s premiership hopes have been seriously dented after the Crows star’s use of homophobic language resulted in a four-game sanction

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'Deeply sorry': Rankine given ban for homophobic slur

Adelaide officials are nervous for Izak Rankine's mental health after his four-game ban for a homophobic slur, as the AFL defended secrecy around the sanction.

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From the Pocket: Ken Hinkley’s farewell tour ends with results clouding whether his reign was a success

Port Adelaide were regularly in contention but never made it to the promised land under the coach, whose 13-year tenure ends on Friday night

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Australian sports media is compounding the AFL’s homophobia problem

The AFL is facing a monumental stress test in its efforts to tackle homophobia, with one of the league’s biggest stars facing a season-ending suspension on the eve of the finals series.

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Coach weighs in as AFL grants Crows' wish over slur ban

A rival coach says Adelaide star Izak Rankine shouldn't be demonised as he awaits a looming ban from the AFL for making a homophobic slur.

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Star Crow still waiting for homophobic slur ban

Adelaide's Izak Rankine remains uncertain how long he'll be banned by the AFL for using a homophobic slur, with a verdict now expected on Wednesday.

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AFL integrity unit investigate Izak Rankine over alleged homophobic slur

Adelaide star Izak Rankine is under AFL investigation for an alleged incident during the game against Collingwood on Saturday night

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Crows handle the hype to break Collingwood hoodoo in strange thriller that had the lot

Adelaide prove they’re worthy flag favourites in a game that made no sense on the stat sheet – and demands a finals rematch

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Crows star investigated over alleged vilification

Adelaide star Izak Rankine is being investigated for an alleged homophobic slur to a Collingwood opponent, with any suspension threatening his finals campaign.

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Saints have plenty to crow about after AFLW boilover

St Kilda have pulled off a brilliant upset 22-point win over Adelaide, beating the AFLW powerhouse for the first time.

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The lid is not in South Australia, says Crows coach

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says the lid may be off in South Australia but it remains firmly in place at the headquarters of his AFL ladder-leaders.

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Adelaide edge Collingwood in thriller to keep top spot

Adelaide have retained their grip on top spot of the AFL ladder with a tense three-point win over Collingwood at Adelaide Oval.

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My last dance is irrelevant, says Crows AFLW coach

Matthew Clarke says the fact it's his last season as Adelaide's AFLW coach is irrelevant.

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High-flying Crows call on veteran duo for hoodoo clash

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says he'll summon his two most experienced players for the blockbuster against Collingwood.

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From the Pocket: it’s tempting to declare Collingwood too old but age isn’t their problem

Craig McRae’s Magpies are a system-based team and when the defence is exposed, the system collapses

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Crows veteran banned for massive Magpies clash

Adelaide veteran Rory Laird is out of Saturday night's home game against Collingwood after being suspended for his high bump on West Coast's Jamie Cripps.

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They smacked us in the face: Crows reset after scare

Adelaide forward Izak Rankine says the ladder-leading Crows must rapidly recover from copping a 'smack in the face' from lowly West Coast.

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Health the key as Crows plot deep finals run

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks will consider resting some of his older players if he feels it will help them avoid carrying a niggle into the finals.

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Injured Thilthorpe the hero as Crows avoid huge upset

West Coast have come close to pulling off the upset of the season, with only inspired efforts from Adelaide's Riley Thilthorpe and Jordan Dawson stopping them.

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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.

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Brisbane put horror show behind them to thrive on the big stage

The reigning premiers click into gear at the right time of year to break another horror streaks with an ominous victory over Collingwood at the MCG

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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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