Adelaide Crows

Eagles Hit Finals Form Against Crows

by rickb — Tue, 2011-09-06 04:45 — Last Updated: Wed, 2011-09-07 05:13

West Coast has lost only one game of its last 12 and continues to be the surprise package of the 2012 home and away season. The Adelaide Crows have been struggling and faced their worst finish in the club’s history with only seven wins. Rain bucketed down as the game got under way and whilst this was a blessing to a dry and parched Western Australia, it made for slippery, wet conditions at the football.  read more »

Clubs Make Leadership Changes

by Lisa Albergo — Wed, 2011-02-23 23:08 — Last Updated: Sun, 2011-02-27 19:17

In December, the Bulldogs announced the appointment of former player Simon Garlick as the new CEO, replacing the recently departed Campbell Rose. Garlick studied and worked during his 181 game career. After his retirement, he held a number of management roles with LeasePlan Australia, gaining commercial experience. He was also a member of the AFLPA Executive Board and appointed to the Bulldogs' Board of Directors in 2007. In 2009, he was appointed the club's Chief Commercial Officer, overseeing key areas of the business, membership, sponsorship, events, marketing, communications and fan development.  read more »

Demons Secure Viney And Rally for Austin

by Lisa Albergo — Sun, 2010-11-28 13:26 — Last Updated: Thu, 2010-12-02 09:20

Jack Viney, the son of former captain Todd, has already been earmarked by the Demons for a father/son draft selection in 2012 when he will be eligible for the draft. Todd Viney recently left Adelaide, where he had been serving as an assistant coach, to take up a role as general manager of player development with the Demons. The younger Viney, 16, has been attracting interest from other clubs and the Demons are very pleased to make the commitment to Jack who like his father was recruited by club CEO Cameron Schwab.  read more »

Pies Get Easy Ride In 2011 Schedule

by johnson — Sun, 2010-10-31 03:21 — Last Updated: Mon, 2010-11-08 18:07

Collingwood's chances of winning consecutive Premierships have been boosted by the 2011 AFL schedule. The 2010 Premiers have been given 18 games in Melbourne next year, with 14 at the MCG, and do not travel outside Victoria until Round 14.  read more »

Brave Bulldog Johnson Retires

by Lisa Albergo — Mon, 2010-09-06 13:41 — Last Updated: Wed, 2010-09-08 07:38

A tearful Brad Johnson told the Western Bulldogs club this week that he would retire at the end of the season.  read more »

Former Rivals Teammates At Suns

by Lisa Albergo — Sun, 2010-09-05 11:28 — Last Updated: Mon, 2010-09-06 19:59

Several weeks ago, Adelaide defender Nathan Bock informed club officials that he was defecting to the Gold Coast (see www.afana.com/drupal5/news/2010/08/18/crow_flies_nest-2229). As a result, he will be teammates in the backline with former opponent Port Adelaide's Nathan Krakouer who has also signed a three year deal with the new expansion team.  read more »

Hannebery Riewoldt Winners

by Lisa Albergo — Sun, 2010-09-05 11:06 — Last Updated: Mon, 2010-09-06 19:37

Sydney's Dan Hannebery is the 2010 Rising Star. Just ahead of the first Finals series, Hannebery was presented with the Ron Evans Medal by 2009 winner Daniel Rich from Brisbane.  read more »

Strike Three Benefits Tuck

by Lisa Albergo — Thu, 2010-09-02 22:20 — Last Updated: Mon, 2010-09-06 05:56

Hawk midfielder Travis Tuck faced the Tribunal on the Tuesday following Round 22 as the first player charged with a third strike under the AFL's illicit drug policy. It was not through testing that his third offense was discovered, but rather from an incident during the Round 22 weekend.  read more »

More Woes For Crows

by Lisa Albergo — Wed, 2010-08-25 07:16 — Last Updated: Thu, 2010-08-26 20:58

Adelaide champion Andrew McLeod announced his immediate retirement due to his inability to overcome a knee injury. McLeod, 34, would like to have played a farewell game in the final round but admitted that his knee would not withstand the stress.  read more »

Crow Flies Nest

by Lisa Albergo — Wed, 2010-08-18 15:16 — Last Updated: Sat, 2010-08-21 19:27

All-Australian defender Nathan Bock will not play out the season with the Crows after announcing he had accepted an offer to join the Gold Coast Suns next season. After Bock informed club officials of his decision, Coach Neil Craig said Bock would not be selected for the remaining games.  read more »

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