Adelaide tagger acknowledged by Gary Ablett and Chris Judd as most challenging run-with player delisted by Crows

Adelaide veteran Tyson Edwards marks 300th game by leading Crows to 16-point win over Dons

Young Adelaide forward Taylor ‘Tex’ Walker is giving Crows fans something to get excited about, again proving his ability as a match winner with five first half goals against the Hawks

Hawthorn’s less than ideal start to 2009 continued yesterday, as the embattled reigning premier went down by 27 points to Adelaide at AAMI Stadium

Mick Malthouse has dipped his lid to the Crows who caused an upset at the MCG yesterday to sour the Magpies’ start

Highlights from the Round One Collingwood vs Adelaide clash

Sloane was a standout at the AFL Draft Camp, as much for his jovial manner as for his undeniable football talent. He recorded the second best beep test score (14.5) at the camp and was a real leader for Vic Metro – where he played mainly in the backline – during the U18 Championships. Sloane

The younger brother of former North Melbourne ruckman Corey McKernan has a bright future as a competitive ruckman for Adelaide. McKernan recorded strong results for speed and agility at the AFL draft camp but it was his hard-at-it approach in games that turned heads. Capable of taking strong marks and kicking multiple goals, he won

Adelaide start 2009 with some challenging games – Collingwood, St Kilda and Geelong in the first four rounds – plus a trip to Subiaco in Round 3 to take on Fremantle. The Crows will be looking to erase the disappointment of a failed finals campaign in 2008, and a new-look side will take the field.