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AFL 2016: Round five ins and outs
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All the ins and outs for round five of the 2016 AFL season. Hawthorn and Adelaide open the round at the MCG on Friday night.
Adelaide well and truly alive post-Dangerfield
![One hand suffices for Patrick Dangerfield to retain the ball as he charges ahead, with Joel Selwood and Brisbane's Mitch ...](/web/20160422112313im_/http://www.watoday.com.au/content/dam/images/g/o/3/2/t/5/image.related.landscape.120x80.goc3y8.png/1461292749416.jpg)
Adelaide aren't just surviving the loss of their brightest star Patrick Dangerfield, but thriving in his absence.
The little big men of the AFL
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Small goalsneak forwards have always been key players in our game, from Kevin Bartlett through to Stephen Milne, and Friday night's game at the MCG brings together the best two going around.
Crouch in the mix this week for Crows
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Talented Adelaide midfielder Brad Crouch is a chance of returning to the Crows' line-up for the blockbuster Friday night clash against Hawthorn at the MCG.
Crows, not Hawks, calling the forward-line shots
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Adelaide's clash with Hawthorn at the MCG will be seen as a big test for the Crows. But there's one area of the ground in particular the visitors are entitled to feel like they have the upper hand.
The pace of change takes a toll
![Jason Johannisen of the Bulldogs kicks, only to end up injuring his hamstring.](/web/20160422112313im_/http://www.watoday.com.au/content/dam/images/g/o/8/5/1/7/image.related.landscape.120x80.go8c5s.png/1460948712903.jpg)
The game looks more open, quicker and higher-scoring. But what toll will that take over the length of an AFL season? Already clubs are beginning to learn just how much.
Crows dig deep to defeat fighting Swans
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Adelaide called on every ounce of courage to beat an equally brilliant Sydney Swans by 10 points in a thriller at Adelaide Oval on Saturday night.
Crows to give cold shoulder to Tippett
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Crows players intend to hide any deep-seated animosity towards Kurt Tippett and give the Sydney forward the cold shoulder in Saturday night's AFL match in Adelaide.
Crows confident of keeping Jenkins
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Melbourne-based AFL clubs are wasting their time sniffing around Adelaide forward Josh Jenkins, says Crows coach Don Pyke.
Tippett to get fiery 'welcome' in Adelaide
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South Australian legend Graham Cornes has warned Sydney ruckman Kurt Tippett to expect a "very warm welcome – one which could extend into heated" when he faces his old club for the first time in Adelaide since his controversial exit.
It's the season for skill
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Football has opened up in season 2016. And that puts an even higher premium on skill.
Hardwick says Richmond may need to go back to go forward
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Richmond coach Damien Hardwick believes his side may need to "take a little half-step back to go two steps forward" after the Tigers slumped to 1-2 with a comprehensive 36-point loss against Adelaide at Etihad Stadium.
Crows prove themselves a sharp outfit
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There are symbolic moments in many games, but they don't always stand out as baldly as did a period of no longer than a minute just before half-time at Etihad Stadium on Saturday.
As it happened: Richmond Tigers vs Adelaide Crows
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It's important home game for Richmond to chase another victory after starting the season with a 1-1 record.
Houli eyes new contract
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Defensive ironman Bachar Houli is eying a new contract, as the Tigers attempt to kick start their season against Adelaide on Saturday.
Crows lose Crouch to hamstring injury
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Adelaide have suffered a blow on the eve of their match against Richmond with talented midfielder Brad Crouch pulling out due to a hamstring injury.
Power outage as Crows soar home
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Some bright spark came up with the line "We fly as one" during a workshop at the Adelaide Football Club early last year, and the catchy phrase summed up the Crows' stunning 58-point win over Port Adelaide on Saturday.
West Coast seek extension on women's team bid
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The West Coast Eagles have applied for an extension on the April 29 women's team tender deadline, signaling their intent to trump Fremantle as the Perth pioneer selected for the new league.
Port lose Hartlett, Schulz for derby
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Port Adelaide vice-captain Hamish Hartlett and key forward Jay Schulz will miss Saturday's AFL clash against Adelaide because of injury.