Crows downfall series

Thursday, August 13

Inside the Crows' downfall: Rebuilding a team - and repairing a club

Never before in its 30 years as an AFL powerhouse has the Adelaide Football Club faced so many questions on its future. In the concluding part of his review, Michelangelo Rucci seeks some answers.

Inside the Crows' downfall: The old guard prepares its power play

Beyond a refit of the Crows football team, the Adelaide Football Club also has its off-field leadership poised for change. Michelangelo Rucci considers the power plays to take charge of South Australia’s biggest sporting team, in part three of his four-part series.

Then Crows coach Don Pyke addresses his players, including high-profile recruit Bryce Gibbs (right). Photo: Michael Errey/InDaily

Inside the Crows' downfall: Who really pulls the recruiting strings?

From premiership favourite to bottom of the ladder in 50 AFL games – the Adelaide Football Club’s collapse has been without precedent in the club’s 30-year history. Michelangelo Rucci continues with part two of his special review of the Crows, today looking at list management.

Inside the Crows' downfall: "The system didn't get us... we made mistakes"

Less than three years ago, the Crows were considered favourites to win the AFL premiership. Today, they are at the other extreme – winless and on track to hold the wooden spoon. In the first instalment in a special four-part series, Michelangelo Rucci examines the context for the sudden collapse following the 2017 grand final loss.