15 minutes of magic as Collingwood win qualifying final Collingwood have defeated Adelaide by 24 points in the first AFL qualifying final with the victory created by a stunning quarter-hour of football. AAP · Sep 3, 2025
Added spice ensures Adelaide-Collingwood rivalry reaches boiling point in AFL finals Soaring temperatures in recent contests mean it will be no surprise if things spill over when the two clubs meet again on Thursday night The Guardian - AU · Sep 3, 2025
'We missed him': banned Crow apologises to teammates Adelaide star Izak Rankine has apologised to his teammates after pledging to regain their trust after being banned for four AFL games for a homophobic slur. AAP · Sep 2, 2025
AFL finals: why every finalist can – and can’t – win the 2025 premiership A weekend off has given the eight remaining teams time to work on their strengths and weaknesses – and us an opportunity to assess their chances The Guardian - AU · Sep 2, 2025
Banned Crows star 'deeply sorry' for homophobic slur Adelaide's Izak Rankine has returned to Australia and issued a public apology for a homophobic slur that led to his four-game ban in the AFL. AAP · Sep 2, 2025
No Josh-in: Crows rule out dynamic forward for final A dynamic Adelaide forward has lost his race against time to be fit for the qualifying final against Collingwood. AAP · Sep 1, 2025
Time to make AFL safer for everyone: AFLPA president Players' union president Darcy Moore hopes former player Mitch Brown coming out as bisexual can be an opportunity to shift the AFL's culture around homophobia. AAP · Aug 30, 2025
Mitch Brown Calls Out AFL Clubs Who’ve Yet To Respond To His Landmark Coming Out “I can’t help but think about how my younger self would have felt if my club didn’t show their support for something like this back when I was playing.” Pedestrian.tv · Aug 30, 2025
'I underestimated my Crows teammates': prized recruit Adelaide forward Alex Neal-Bullen says he underestimated his new teammates when he arrived from Melbourne at the end of last season. AAP · Aug 28, 2025
Mitch Brown’s words spoke to the queer footy community at a time when the AFL put it last Community is everything in Australian rules football and Brown chose this moment to speak his truth so that others might draw strength from his experience The Guardian - AU · Aug 28, 2025
AFLW great lauds Brown for revealing his sexuality An AFLW star is among many to praise former West Coast utility Mitch Brown for being the first AFL player to publicly say he is bisexual. AAP · Aug 27, 2025
Mitch Brown Comes Out As First Openly Bisexual AFL Player In History To Spark Change AN ICON!!!! Pedestrian.tv · Aug 27, 2025
Banned star features in All-Australian squad The All-Australian squad has some notable names missing, while a recent controversy means a star will be in the spotlight when the final team is named. AAP · Aug 26, 2025
Banned Crow won't be defined by slur, says teammate Adelaide's ex-captain Taylor Walker says his teammate Izak Rankine won't be defined by his four-game ban for a homophobic slur. AAP · Aug 26, 2025
Pedestrian.tv · Aug 26, 2025 Snoop Dogg Is ‘Afraid’ To Go To Movies Because There Might Be Queer Characters There WOMP WOMP.
AAP · Aug 25, 2025 Crows coach backed call to send suspended star overseas Suspended Adelaide star Izak Rankine has reportedly flown to Italy to escape the spotlight as he sweats on a grand final chance.
AAP · Aug 25, 2025 Crows-Pies grudge match to open AFL finals series Adelaide and Collingwood will do battle in a qualifying final, less than three weeks after the furore surrounding Izak Rankine's homophobic slur.
AAP · Aug 24, 2025 Banned Rankine heads overseas as Crows eye AFL flag Izak Rankine has headed to Europe as he serves a four-match ban over his homophobic slur, while his Adelaide teammates focus on their AFL flag tilt.
AAP · Aug 23, 2025 Crows secure AFL minor premiership after Rankine furore Adelaide have claimed their first minor premiership in eight years despite the Izak Rankine homophobic slur furore threatening to derail their flag bid.
AAP · Aug 22, 2025 Crows face on-field test after Rankine furore: Nicks Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says his ladder-leaders have adopted a simple mantra for their clash against lowly North Melbourne.
Pedestrian.tv · Aug 22, 2025 AFL CEO Defends Choosing Snoop Dogg For Grand Final Amid Izak Rankine F-Slur Controversy The comments come after Adelaide Crows player Izak Rankine was dealt a four-match suspension for using the f-slur during a game over the weekend.
AAP · Aug 21, 2025 '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.
AAP · Aug 21, 2025 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.
AAP · Aug 21, 2025 Roos coach sings praises of cut Demons mentor Experienced mentor Mark Williams has been axed by Melbourne, but another AFL coach is already singing his praises.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 21, 2025 The biggest takeaway from Izak Rankine’s case is to remember why these rules exist at all Is it any wonder that a young footballer grappling with their sexuality would follow this story and question whether there is a place for them in the sport