With the start of Adelaide’s 2012 season only a few hours away, afc.com.au takes a look back at all the news and views of the past week …
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Rutten limps from training track - AFL.com.au
Full-back Ben Rutten sent a scare through the Crows camp when he experienced more foot soreness during Monday’s training session.
Promising pair re-signs - afc.com.au
Exciting young players Jared Petrenko and Brodie Smith provide a boost leading into round one, signing contract extensions with the Club.
Crows can ‘copy’ Cats - AFL.com.au
Reigning best and fairest winner Scott Thompson says the key to success is keeping the current group of players at West Lakes together.
Rutten pushes his name back in front of the selectors, completing the Crows’ main training session on Wednesday.
Finals failure spurs veterans - Adelaide Advertiser
Brent Reilly talks about his desperation to win a premiership, and being a one-club player.
Tippett enjoying Crows life - afc.com.au
Time On: Kurt Tippett - afc.com.au
In the lead-up to the clash with the Suns in his hometown, Kurt Tippett talks to afc.com.au about his unusual pre-season preparations and why he’s happy in Adelaide.
Brenton Sanderson says the competition for spots will put pressure on players to perform.
Ex-St Kilda utility Tom Lynch is rewarded for an impressive NAB Cup campaign, being selected in the team to play Gold Coast.
Richard Douglas, who returns to the team alongside Rutten, says stopping Gary Ablett will be a key to beating the Suns.
Ablett says his team was embarrassed by Scott Thompson’s 51-possession game against the Suns in round 22 last season.
Nearly a full team of Crows-listed players will play in the SANFL this weekend.
Sam Jacobs is on his way to becoming an elite ruckman in the competition.
Ben Rutten will marshal the Crows defence in their season-opener despite not having played a game in 2012.
