Rankine in doubt as Crows move on from AFL blunder All eyes will be on Adelaide star Izak Rankine at Wednesday training as he tries to overcome a calf muscle injury in time for the AFL Gather Round opener. AAP · Apr 8, 2025
Scott accuses AFL of 'cherry-picking' umpiring mistakes Geelong coach Chris Scott has called on the AFL to stop "cherry-picking" umpiring mistakes to comment on following Adelaide's controversial loss. AAP · Apr 8, 2025
Star Hawthorn midfielder out for up to four months High-flying Hawthorn have suffered a major blow with star midfielder Will Day to undergo foot surgery and expected to miss up to four months. AAP · Apr 8, 2025
Crows say AFL confirming umpire mistake is of no use Adelaide star Izak Rankine was denied a mark or free kick late in the Crows' loss to Gold Coast, and the AFL has conceded the umpires made a mistake. AAP · Apr 6, 2025
Tense loss: Crows frustrated by pivotal umpire's call Matthew Nicks admits he shares fans' frustration after former Suns star Izak Rankine was denied a potential match-winning shot in Adelaide's loss to Gold Coast. AAP · Apr 5, 2025
Revamped Crows midfield faces toughest AFL test: Nicks Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks has heaped immense praise on Gold Coast, saying his revamped midfield will face the AFL's best on-ball brigade this weekend. AAP · Apr 2, 2025
Laird lauds Rachele and Crows attack ahead of AFL 250th Speaking ahead of his 250th AFL game, Rory Laird is the latest Adelaide figure to praise Josh Rachele and the other Crows forwards. AAP · Mar 24, 2025
Classy Crows end MCG drought and embarrass Bombers Adelaide have won at the MCG for the first time since their 2017 grand final season, mauling Essendon in an AFL mismatch by 61 points. AAP · Mar 22, 2025
Crows star Rankine set for full-time midfield role Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says Izak Rankine will play predominantly as a midfielder this season after carving a reputation as a dangerous forward. AAP · Mar 14, 2025
AFL 2025 predicted ladder part one: Carlton bring the noise but fail to convince This year’s annual hiding to nothing comes with the usual qualifier – 15 of the listed teams are capable of making a preliminary final The Guardian - AU · Mar 3, 2025
Banned Houston will stay at Port: coach Hinkley Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says he's "really comfortable" that banned backman Dan Houston will shun rival offers and remain at the South Australian club. AAP · Aug 23, 2024
Port fail to downgrade Houston's five-match AFL ban The AFL Appeals Board have rejected Port Adelaide's argument than Dan Houston didn't receive a fair hearing at the AFL Tribunal, upholding his five-match ban. AAP · Aug 22, 2024
Port Adelaide to appeal Houston's five-game suspension Port Adelaide will appeal the five-game ban to All Australian defender Dan Houston but are yet to detail their reasoning. AAP · Aug 21, 2024
Dan Houston's AFL season over after bump ban stands Port Adelaide will consider appealing a five-game ban for star defender Dan Houston, which is set to end his AFL season and likely his career at the club. AAP · Aug 20, 2024
AAP · Aug 17, 2024 Port's Houston sent to tribunal with AFL future unclear Port Adelaide star Dan Houston has been referred directly to the AFL Tribunal, charged with rough conduct over his high bump on Adelaide's Izak Rankine.
AAP · Aug 17, 2024 Crows coach backs Rachele, doesn't want 'robot' players Port Adelaide fans had the last laugh over Josh Rachele but Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks doesn't mind the "theatre" his young forward brings to the game.
AAP · Aug 17, 2024 Houston ban looms after Power fight way past Crows Port Adelaide locked in a top-four spot with a win over rivals Adelaide but are set to lose star defender Dan Houston to suspension over a bump on Izak Rankine.
AAP · Aug 8, 2024 Crows star Rankine marks return by signing new deal Days out from returning following a suspension, Adelaide star Izak Rankine has signed a new deal to keep him with the Crows until at least the end of 2027.
AAP · Jul 12, 2024 Rankine ban shouldn't impact All Australian hope: Crows Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says Izak Rankine's four-game ban shouldn't impact the star playmaker's All Australian chances.
AAP · Jul 9, 2024 Brownlow contender Heeney fails to overturn ban Sydney superstar Isaac Heeney is ineligible for the Brownlow Medal after failing to overturn his one-game ban at the AFL tribunal for striking.
Pedestrian.tv · Jul 8, 2024 Brisbane Lions Revoke Fan’s Membership After Sending Izak Rankine A ‘Disgusting Racial Slur’ “Racism is unacceptable. There are no excuses.”
AAP · Jul 7, 2024 Heeney receives one-match ban, Rankine cops four weeks Sydney star Izak Rankine's off-the-ball strike could cost him the Brownlow medal after he was slapped with a one-match ban.
AAP · Jul 7, 2024 Neale prolific as Lions see off Crows for five in a row Adelaide kept threatening but the Brisbane Lions held on for a fifth straight AFL win that puts them just one victory away from the top four.
AAP · Jul 6, 2024 Brisbane backman has template for match-up on star Crow Brisbane defender Brandon Starcevich says training on teammate Charlie Cameron gives him a perfect template for a potential match-up on Adelaide's Izak Rankine.
AAP · Jun 29, 2024 Rankine cameo lifts Crows to upset win over GWS Adelaide have snapped a three-game losing streak with a 16-point upset win over GWS, who blew a chance to rise to fifth on the ladder.