Adelaide Crows crush Hawks 67-39 in Dingley's first AFLW match

The Crows defeated Hawthorn by 28 points at Kennedy Community Centre in Dingley during AFLW's first official match at the venue.

Why it mattersDingley hosts its first AFLW game as the league expands into new venues; the Crows secured a commanding early-season win.

AustraliaA new AFLW venue opens in the outer south-east Melbourne region, expanding the competition's footprint across Victoria.

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Michael Voss: Adelaide must copy Sydney's midfield scramble to beat Brisbane

Three-time Brisbane premiership captain Michael Voss says Adelaide should replicate Sydney's midfield scramble strategy that produced a 53-point qualifying final rout.

Why it mattersThis tactical insight shows how underdogs can upset stronger teams by forcing them away from their preferred game style through deliberate chaos rather than precision.