Blues run over top of Power Aug 16, 2009
Carlton had the muscle when it mattered to beat Port Adelaide by 54 points at AAMI Stadium on Sunday, a result that has left eighth spot on the AFL ladder open to numerous interested bidders. The Blues were twice challenged by the Power, in the first and third terms, but on both occasions regrouped to run out convincing winners, 18. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Goals and fists fly as Pies thrash limp Tigers Aug 16, 2009
The Power's chances of squeezing into the top eight at the end of the year will hinge on their meeting with Carlton at AAMI Stadium today. SPONSORED LINKS. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Desperate Port recall Peter Burgoyne Aug 14, 2009
Port Adelaide centreman Peter Burgoyne has been given the chance to revive his flagging AFL career after his recall for Sunday's pivotal encounter with Carlton at AAMI Stadium. Burgoyne was demoted to the SANFL following a poor performance against Melbourne in round 15, which followed an extended run of mediocre games. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Pies sink Crows Aug 9, 2009
IT WAS good 'ol Collingwood for four quarters last night as it out-lasted Adelaide in a magnificent contest at AAMI Stadium, lifting it into third spot on the ladder ... CROWD 45,128 at AAMI Stadium. (The Age, Australia)
Dangerfield doubtful for Magpies match Aug 5, 2009
His presence in the side would be a significant help for Adelaide as they attempt to beat a side that has enjoyed playing at AAMI Stadium - the Crows have lost seven of 13 meetings with the Magpies at the ground, including each of the past two. "Teams in the past that have played for the club have made a record that we're not very proud of at the moment," said Crows running defender Graham Johncock. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
SA's top cricket official quits Aug 4, 2009
Deare was widely quoted by Adelaide media last month in relation to key plans for the sale of AAMI Stadium to help fund the expansion of Adelaide Oval and make it the prime Adelaide venue for cricket, soccer and Australian Rules football. SACA president Ian McLachlan, in a statement released on Tuesday, said he and the board were extraordinarily disappointed with the indiscretions and did not sanction Deare's comments. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Coach counting on Hawks still being in with a chance Aug 3, 2009
HAWTHORN coach Alastair Clarkson should like mathematics because it s the only thing giving the Hawks a chance of playing in the AFL finals after an 18-point loss to Port Adelaide at AAMI Stadium. Hawthorn paid the price for inaccurate kicking in a match that offered a spot in the top eight. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Port fear for captain Cassisi Aug 3, 2009
Cassisi was hurt during a nasty clash of heads with Hawthorn's Jordan Lewis at AAMI Stadium on Sunday, but returned to the field with his head bandaged and helped the Power win the game. That victory put Port into the eight with four rounds remaining, but they might be without their inspirational skipper if scans on Tuesday confirm the worst. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Rohan Connolly The accidental finalist. Thats Port Adelaides status, a game clear in eighth spot and a finals berth beckoning. Read more Aug 3, 2009
Collingwood has the chance next week in Adelaide both to secure a realistic shot at the premiership and deny the Crows one in the AAMI Stadium clash, a very real prospect given both the Pies form and their formidable record on the road. The Pies have won 10 of 13 interstate trips over the past three seasons, and their past four visits to Adelaide. (The Age, Australia)
Dogs victory makes it all the sweeter for Johnson Aug 2, 2009
The clash looms as season-defining: both clubs are perched on eight wins, meaning the losers of the AAMI Stadium fixture face the likely prospect of missing the finals. While the result and its implications hang heavy, Williams says he is more focused on fixing the glaring problem with his side: inconsistency. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Port drop five for Hawthorn clash Jul 31, 2009
Port Adelaide have made five changes to their team for Sunday's vital AFL clash against Hawthorn at AAMI Stadium. Forward Brent Ebert was the biggest casualty and was dumped along with Michael Broadbent, Nick Lower, Steven Salopek and Paul Stewart after the 70-point loss to Adelaide. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
AFL boss angry over SACA's oval comments Jul 27, 2009
Key to these plans was the sale of AAMI Stadium, with football money then being funnelled into the oval's expansion. Demetriou said the revelation of these sensitive details made it difficult for the league to continue negotiations with SACA.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Geelong, St Kilda show why they're tough to separate for flagfavouritism Jul 27, 2009
Of those five games - Port Adelaide (at AAMI Stadium), St Kilda (Launceston), Adelaide (MCG), Richmond (MCG), Essendon (MCG) - they would be well fancied against all but the Saints and there seems a strong chance they will play the Bombers in round 22 with a finals spot up for grabs. If they do sneak in, Hawthorn will be the team nobody wants to play, including Geelong and St Kilda who seem to have all their rivals covered. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Blues taking it week by week: Ratten Jul 25, 2009
Their other three matches are against Geelong at the MCG, Port Adelaide at AAMI Stadium and Adelaide at Etihad Stadium. But Ratten said the Blues could not afford to focus on anything other than trying to beat the Kangaroos next round. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Saints walking on air as Crows come crashing down to earth Jul 20, 2009
Earlier in the season, an off-target shot by Morton was blamed for costing Richmond their round-eight encounter with Port Adelaide at AAMI Stadium, while in round 10 he kicked the winning goal against Fremantle at Subiaco ... 10 (76) at AAMI Stadium, on the back of a 6. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Port beat Eagles to stay in finals race Jul 19, 2009
West Coast may be the closest thing the AFL currently has to roadkill, but Port Adelaide still took plenty of mileage from a 36-point victory at AAMI Stadium that keeps them clinging onto the fringes of the league's top eight. On a sun-drenched winter afternoon Port rebounded from a deflating loss to Melbourne by beating the Eagles 17. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Freo's players on notice against Lions Jul 15, 2009
7 (13) loss at AAMI Stadium. But rather than lay the blame on that inexperienced bunch, Harvey said a number of the club's mid-range players, who he refused to name, let the team down and had since been put on notice. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Knights calls for overhaul of AFL draft Jul 14, 2009
West Coast enter Sunday's game against Port Adelaide at AAMI Stadium carrying an 18-game losing streak interstate, and will be without stars Dean Cox and Daniel Kerr for at least two more games through mystery injuries. North Melbourne (13th, four wins), Richmond (14th, three) and Fremantle (last, three) are all ineligible for first-round priority picks because they won more than four games in 2008. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Dockers plead for patience Jul 13, 2009
7 in a "horrendous" 117-point loss to Adelaide at AAMI Stadium on Saturday night, prompting Bond to declare the players would draw a "line in the sand" ahead of this Saturday night's clash with Brisbane at Subiaco Oval. Fremantle overhauled their list at the end of last year and have fielded 10 debutants this season, seven of whom featured against the Crows. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Cats pay high price for loss as Ablett joins lengthy list onsideline Jul 11, 2009
The Crows play Fremantle at AAMI Stadium tonight, and welcome back skipper Simon Goodwin for his 250th game. West Coast pair Nick Natanui and midfielder Daniel Kerr have withdrawn from tomorrow's game against St Kilda at Subiaco. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Ruffles to debut for Fremantle Jul 8, 2009
Fremantle could feature as many as seven first-year players against the in-form Crows at AAMI Stadium. The Dockers will again be without skipper Matthew Pavlich (calf), although Dean Solomon will return after serving his club-imposed suspension. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Lions star to miss one game for headbutt Jul 6, 2009
Port Adelaide defender Troy Chaplin can accept a two-match sanction for a charging offence against Lions youngster Daniel Rich at AAMI Stadium on Saturday. Melbourne's Colin Sylvia faces three games on the sidelines for striking West Coast's Scott Selwood, Sylvia not helped by carryover points from a previous offence. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Lions lose to Port by 48 points Jul 4, 2009
14 (80) triumph at AAMI Stadium. The Lion threw Carr to the ground on the members wing as players awaited a centre bounce early in the final term. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Johnstone gets another chance at Lions Jul 2, 2009
" However, Leppitsch said the Lions were keen to build on their impressive record against Port at Adelaide. They have won five of their past seven matches at AAMI Stadium. "It is an opportunity for us, but you can't take any team lightly," he said. "We've had a good record the last few times away. It is a record we are keen to build on. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Power seek to avenge loss to Lions Jul 1, 2009
Now that Power coach Mark Williams' future has been more or less secured by the offer of a new contract, the club will try to ignite the rest of their season by avenging that result against the Lions at AAMI Stadium on Saturday. "We had them where we wanted them for three quarters and then they ran over us in the rain in the fourth quarter," said Power defender Alipate Carlile. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Hall in hot water as Swans nosedive Jun 28, 2009
Hall, who kicked four goals in his 250th match, allegedly punched Ben Rutten after tackling him to the ground late in the third quarter of yesterday's 16-point loss to Adelaide at AAMI Stadium. Despite leading by 25 points early in the third quarter, Sydney were unable to match Adelaide's intensity in the second half. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Hall faces sanction at AFL tribunal Jun 28, 2009
Hall was booked for punching Rutten on the chin as the pair tangled on the ground at AAMI Stadium on Saturday just after the three-quarter time siren, and right in front of umpire Hayden Kennedy. The key element of the incident to be mulled over by the panel will be whether Hall's punch was intentional or reckless. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Crows hold dominance over sinking Swans Jun 27, 2009
Adelaide maintained their climb up the AFL ladder - and utter dominance of Sydney - with a fighting 16-point victory at AAMI Stadium on Saturday. The Swans led by as much as 25 points soon after halftime, before the Crows fired into action and eventually won 12. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
AFL not stressed by poor Sydney crowds Jun 22, 2009
" In three games at ANZ Stadium this year, the Swans have drawn an average attendance of 36,745, down from the 43,340 mean recorded in four home and away games there in 2008. But the 2008 average is reduced significantly when the crowd of 19,127 which attended the elimination final between the Swans and North Melbourne is taken into account. Sydney's next home game is against North, at the SCG in round 14, but a Swans loss to Adelaide at AAMI Stadium on Saturday could have an impact as Paul... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
With time to Swan about, let's look into the crystal ball Jun 16, 2009
The fixture: A tough start with bogy team Collingwood followed by the rapidly improving Adelaide at AAMI Stadium. The seriousness of a knee injury to Craig Bolton, who will try to prove his fitness this week, could go some way to determining their fate against the Magpies' talented attack. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
North alter line-up due to gastro bug Jun 5, 2009
Port Adelaide and Fremantle also made changes for their Saturday clash at AAMI Stadium. First-round draft pick Hamish Hartlett is out of the Power line-up and Nick Lower has taken his place. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Hudghton finally back for St Kilda Jun 4, 2009
Port Adelaide included Marlon Motlop, cousin of teammate Daniel Motlop, for his second AFL match, against Fremantle at AAMI Stadium on Saturday night, along with veterans Josh Carr and Toby Thurstans. The Power will be without star utility Chad Cornes (knee injury), as is Matt Thomas, while Nathan Krakouer was dropped. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Dockers crippled by injuries Jun 2, 2009
And the news could get even worse for the Dockers, with Luke McPharlin (hip) and Stephen Hill (hill) also in doubt for Saturday's clash with Port Adelaide at AAMI Stadium. The Dockers have already debuted five players this season and Hayden Ballantyne, who booted five goals in the WAFL last Saturday in his first match back since wrist surgery, is set to become the sixth. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Crows first-half blitz sinks Hawks May 31, 2009
Official Crowd: 40,035 at AAMI Stadium. A barnstorming first half helped Adelaide to a 27-point victory over Hawthorn at AAMI Stadium to further dent the Hawks' premiership defence. (The Age, Australia)
Powerful Crows run past limping Hawks May 31, 2009
7 (79) at AAMI Stadium. Much like the previous week's defeat of Carlton, the Crows had many contributors; Scott Thompson was conspicuous in midfield while rising star nominee-in-waiting Taylor Walker (five goals) and Chris Knights (four) did plenty of damage up front. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Why Swans need to get Dogs on leash May 30, 2009
For the Swans, there is a chance to gain a firm foothold in the eight with a handful of particularly testing games against Hawthorn, Collingwood and Adelaide (at AAMI Stadium) to come. The Bulldogs, who have lost four of their past five after a strong start to the season, must now string together some wins if they are to repeat last year's top-four finish. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Fev on target as Blues fly May 30, 2009
Nick Stevens, too, bounced back after the side's stunning goalless half against the Crows at AAMI Stadium last week and Brad Fisher booted three goals in his first game this season. The match began before the ball was even bounced with a free kick paid to the Eagles and Murphy on the ground gasping for air. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Bock's return a necessary risk for Crows May 28, 2009
But it is a risk Craig must take in order to adequately cover the Hawks' in-form attack while also seeking to stretch their less settled defence at the other end of AAMI Stadium on Sunday. Bock trained strongly through a session Craig deemed "reasonably demanding" on Thursday and was named in the Crows 25-man preliminary squad for their lunchtime fixture against the Hawks. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Carlton's 2009 campaign 'stalled a bit' May 26, 2009
But three losses in the past four rounds - culminating in Saturday's 44-point thrashing by Adelaide at AAMI Stadium - have sent them tumbling from the top eight for the first time this year. Compounding the pain, the club confirmed on Tuesday that versatile key-position player Jarrad Waite will need a full knee reconstruction and miss the rest of the season. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Carlton wait on Waite's injury news May 25, 2009
Waite hyper-extended his knee against Adelaide at AAMI Stadium on Saturday and scans have confirmed he suffered a partial tear of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). There is a chance Waite could be advised to rest his knee in a brace for 10 weeks, which could let him play later in the season, but the man famed for his versatility shuffling between defence and attack feared the worst. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Rohan Connolly A year ago today Collingwood pulled off one of the most emphatic victories of recent AFL history. Read more May 23, 2009
And again in the elimination final against Adelaide, won at the Crows' intimidating AAMI Stadium home. Yet the Pies also in the same period lost to three bottom-eight teams: Carlton, Essendon and Fremantle. (The Age, Australia)
Wallace defiant in face of player revolt May 22, 2009
" Speaking ahead of tomorrow night's blockbuster Dreamtime at the 'G match against Essendon, Wallace said the Tigers were determined to post a win against the Bombers. The Tigers have won one of their first seven matches, and last week suffered a narrow defeat to Port Adelaide after a nail-biting final quarter at AAMI Stadium. "You're talking about a game of millimetres here," Wallace said of the club's recent losses. "We had a couple of instances in the Port Adelaide game where things are just... (The Age, Australia)
No relief for Magpies' attack May 21, 2009
Carlton kept the same team that thrashed Collingwood for Saturday's AAMI Stadium meeting with Adelaide. The Crows made two changes, recalling big man Ivan Maric and tagger Robert Shirley in place of Jared Petrenko and Brent Reilly, although Shirley needed to win an appeal against a SANFL suspension to take his place. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Tredrea turns it on for Power May 18, 2009
SEVEN goals to Warren Tredrea allowed Port Adelaide to escape from the tightest of scrapes to down unlucky Richmond by three points at AAMI Stadium yesterday. The Power looked home at 31 points up in the third term before a frenzied fightback had the Tigers 16 points clear halfway through the last. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Tredrea saves Power from plucky Tigers May 17, 2009
" Port captain Domenic Cassisi was also outstanding, while Travis Boak and Danyle Pearce contributed plenty to a team effort that flagged badly in the third. Kane Cornes endured a difficult match after declaring himself fit despite an injured AC joint; he was on and off the field and vomited at one point, something williams attributed to a virus. The Tigers had plenty of contributors on a day when they probably should have won, small forward Robin Nahas (five goals) a constant nuisance, Shane... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Crows boss demands 'fighting approach' May 17, 2009
However, Craig is not tempted to use McLeod as inspiration ahead of Saturday's crunch clash with Carlton at AAMI Stadium. Dual premiership player McLeod, 32, will pass Mark Ricciuto's club record of 312 games against the Blues - yet another milestone in a glittering career that began way back in 1995. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Tredrea heroics saves Port from gallant Richmond May 17, 2009
Official Crowd: 22,034 at AAMI Stadium. An heroic seven-goal performance by Warren Tredrea allowed Port Adelaide to escape from the tightest of scrapes to down unlucky Richmond by three points at AAMI Stadium. (The Age, Australia)
Bulldogs back on the scent against Crows May 11, 2009
THE Western Bulldogs ended a three-game losing streak to put their season back on track, overwhelming Adelaide away at AAMI Stadium yesterday. Coach Rodney Eade was cautious about what might lie ahead, but forward Robert Murphy said the Bulldogs could now set themselves for a strong mid-season charge. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Aka, Dogs star May 11, 2009
Locked in a dour contest with Adelaide at AAMI Stadium, Jason Akermanis, 32, in his eighth season after winning his Brownlow Medal, almost single-handedly led the Dogs through a superb 8 ... CROWD: 31,472 at AAMI Stadium. (The Age, Australia)
Western Bulldogs grab crucial victory May 10, 2009
Adelaide: T Walker 4 C Knights 3 J Porplyzia 2 K Tippett S Goodwin T Edwards Umpires: Chris Donlon, Craig Hendrie, Mathew James Official Crowd: 31,472 at AAMI Stadium. The Western Bulldogs ended a sequence of three consecutive losses with a 32-point win over Adelaide at AAMI Stadium on Sunday. (The Age, Australia)
Cousins returns May 10, 2009
But unlike round one when his return came to an abrupt halt, Cousins can this week train alongside the rest of the team as it focuses its attention on playing Port Adelaide at AAMI Stadium. Cousins' next hurdle playing in a Richmond victory awaits. (The Age, Australia -- Sport)
Blues to monitor injured Fevola May 10, 2009
Western Bulldog Ryan Griffen suffered a corked buttock in Sunday's AAMI Stadium win over Adelaide and Shaun Higgins (groin) was a late withdrawal. West Coast lost key midfielder Daniel Kerr for the second half of Sunday's home win over Melbourne with a groin injury. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Errant Crows destroyed by Dogs May 10, 2009
Adelaide choked on their own alarmingly high error count on the way to a 32-point AFL beating by the rejuvenated Western Bulldogs at AAMI Stadium on Sunday. Up by a point at the end of an error-riddled first half, the Bulldogs destroyed the Crows with eight goals to one in the third quarter, ultimately cruising to a 17. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Bulldogs barking after beating Crows May 10, 2009
The Western Bulldogs have snapped a three-game losing streak to put their AFL season back on track, overwhelming Adelaide at AAMI Stadium. While coach Rodney Eade was cautious about what might lie ahead, forward Robert Murphy said the Bulldogs could now set themselves up through the middle of the season. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Pies put faith in Thomas until 2011 | Teams May 8, 2009
ADELAIDE v WESTERN BULLDOGS AAMI Stadium, Sunday, May 9, 12. 40pm. (The Age, Australia -- Sport)
Road trip 'just what Dogs need' May 8, 2009
ONLY a handful of Western Bulldogs can recall beating Adelaide at AAMI Stadium and it is those survivors who coach Rodney Eade says must lift to get the club's season back in the black ... But AAMI Stadium has not been a place of much happiness in recent years, as the Bulldogs have lost 10 of their past 11 games at the ground and have not beaten the Crows there since 2001. (The Age, Australia -- Sport)
Cost of Dogs flights west May 7, 2009
The Bulldogs, struggling at 3-3 having lost their past three games and facing another uphill battle against Adelaide at AAMI Stadium on Sunday, have been uncharacteristically sloppy with the football in 2009 ... " The Bulldogs defeated Fremantle at Subiaco in round one and managed to eke out a narrow victory over North Melbourne on one day's less preparation the following Sunday. But they were well beaten by West Coast in Perth in round four and have since lost another two games, to Carlton and... (The Age, Australia -- Sport)
Don't mention the Cats: Roos is ready for Sydney's missionimpossible May 7, 2009
The long, narrow dimensions aid the Cats' playing style but the rustic atmosphere is nowhere near as intimidating as Adelaide's AAMI Stadium with the Crows in full flight. The trepidation is created by the deeds and reputation of the opposition not the hospitable locals. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
St Kilda beat Bulldogs to stay unbeaten May 3, 2009
The Doggies have now lost their past three games and must rebound for a tricky away clash against Adelaide at AAMI Stadium on Sunday. St Kilda's dominance across the field earned them a rack of chances in the first term, but that was not reflected by a 15-point lead at quarter-time. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Mark Williams prepared to take pay cut May 3, 2009
"There were two or three pages every day on the finances of the club and trying to negotiate better deals with the AFL, the SANFL, (AAMI Stadium) and Adelaide Oval. "All of those things are in the mixture, we can't walk away from it and it's there in everyone's face every day. " Asked if it was distracting his players, Williams replied: "there's no doubt, it's too often in the press and too often asked and talked about. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Port overpowers Crows May 3, 2009
Port's Daniel Motlop razzled-dazzled the crowd and the Crows at AAMI Stadium ... PORT Adelaide turned on its Jekyll and Hyde act at AAMI Stadium last night and gave Adelaide some of its own medicine rolling zones ... CROWD 41,558 at AAMI Stadium. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Power stride to 22-point halftime lead May 2, 2009
Port Adelaide strode to a 22-point lead over Adelaide at halftime of the South Australian AFL showdown at AAMI Stadium on Saturday night. The Power have been under pressure to produce after a poor effort against St Kilda in round five, and showed both skill and spine to thwart the Crows while building an 8. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Roos blames greenhorns Apr 28, 2009
"But some of the young guys were probably wondering, 'Where is this coming from?' "You look at a team like St Kilda [who broke a 12-year hoodoo by beating Port Adelaide at AAMI Stadium on Friday night] and the ability to win away is probably a reflection of them gaining more experience. Just the things like dealing with an unfamiliar environment and not sleeping in your own bed. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Ablett stunner sees off Crows Apr 19, 2009
CROWD: 40,418 at AAMI Stadium ... 8 (86) AFL victory at AAMI Stadium on Saturday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Tredrea brings his kicking boots Apr 13, 2009
PORT ADELAIDE rebounded from a week of soul-searching to thump Melbourne by 57 points in an often spiteful match at AAMI Stadium yesterday. Under pressure after a poor result against West Coast last Sunday, the Power led at every change against outmatched opposition, ultimately winning 22. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
