Josh Jenkins put his hand up for a behind, but fortunately he's not the goal umpire. Photo: Michael Errey / InDaily

Touch of the Fumbles

Touch Of The Fumbles: Post mortem

It was the perfect Showdown finale: a contentious goal, a Crows win and Port throwing their toys out of the proverbial cot. For our long-suffering Fumbles correspondent, what loomed as a scant consolation for a wasted year has instead become the undisputed highlight of Adelaide’s season – one that could yet have a major bearing on Port’s 2018 fortunes.

Football

Sloane to miss Showdown and much more

Adelaide’s hierachy don’t know when key onballer Rory Sloane will be fit for AFL action after suffering another foot injury.

Touch of the Fumbles

Touch Of The Fumbles: All on our own

It wasn’t altogether easy, but you’ll be pleased to know that I have managed to find the single glaring negative to come out of the Crows’ Showdown mauling of an unaccountably insipid Port Adelaide.

Football

Crows capable of "scary stuff", says Hinkley

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says arch rivals and ladder-leaders Adelaide are made of “really scary stuff”.

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Barrack hard, but keep it clean: Showdown captains' plea

Adelaide’s AFL captains have appealed for footy fans to show respect during Sunday’s Crows-Port grudge match.