Nicks faces the axe if Adelaide falls to Bulldogs tonight

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks will likely be sacked if the Crows lose their elimination final against Western Bulldogs tonight after six straight seasons without a finals win.

Why it mattersA coach's future hangs on one night, and the pressure on Adelaide to deliver is enormous.

AustraliaThe result will reshape Adelaide's AFL finals campaign and potentially trigger a coaching change at one of the league's biggest clubs.

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Adelaide misses out on Lions' Zac Bailey but vows to keep hunting stars

Brisbane Lions playmaker Zac Bailey signed an eight-year deal to stay at the club after Adelaide's failed bid to recruit him.

Why it mattersBig-money recruitment drives success in AFL, and Adelaide's ability to attract talent will determine if their rebuild can challenge Brisbane's dynasty.