Adelaide Crows odds
The 2023 AFL Premiership campaign was a frustrating one for the Adelaide Football Club.
The Crows are in the middle of a rebuild following a remarkable downfall since competing in the 2017 Grand Final, and were agonisingly close to finals football in 2023.
Can coach Matthew Nicks make them finals contenders once again in 2024, or will it be another year to forget at Adelaide Oval?
About the Adelaide Crows
| Established: | 1990 |
|---|---|
| Home ground: | Adelaide Oval |
| Coach: | Matthew Nicks (83: 29-54-0) |
| Captain: | Jordan Dawson |
| Premierships: | 2 – 1997, 1998 |
| 2023 ladder finish: | 12th (11-12) |
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| 2024 Premiership | Brownlow Medal | |
|---|---|---|
| Odds @ Marantelli Bet | – | Jordan Dawson +25000 |
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- The Crows were not too far away from playing finals in 2023, and with natural improvement with a young list, a premiership tilt isn’t too far away. In the pre-season, AFL bookmakers have the Crows as a $15 chance to lift the premiership cup for the first time since 1998. They will need another career best year from Taylor Walker, while Jordan Dawson, Izak Rankine, Josh Rachele, and company will need to continue their rapid improvement if the Crows are to contend. $15 seems a little too tight for a team on the way up like the Crows.
- Having lost to eventual premiers Collingwood by less than a kick on two occasions, Adelaide arguably were not all that far away from finals footy in 2023. Having finished 11th with 11 wins for the season, the Crows finished just 10 premiership points off Carlton in fifth place on the ladder. Finals footy is certainly on the cards for Adelaide in 2024.
- Having tied the Adelaide Crows vote count with 20 votes with Rory Laird in 2023, Jordan Dawson is sure to have another eye-catching season in 2024. The Crows’ captain led from the front in his first season as captain and amassed five best on ground performances. Dawson made a permanent move into the midfield at the half-way point, and considering he gets plenty of the pill and is in clear view of the umpires, he is sure to rack up the votes in 2024.
- Daniel Curtin emerges as a strong contender for the Rising Star, poised to bring immediate key position talent to the Crows. Standing at an impressive 197cm, the teenage prospect is well-prepared to transition to the elite level, showcasing versatility across various field positions. While his primary role is as a key backman, Curtin has demonstrated his ability to contribute as an attacking forward or utilise his substantial frame in the midfield, excelling as a contested ball winner. The rising star gained recognition at last year’s Future Stars game, leaving a mark with 20 disposals and eight marks in a victorious performance at the MCG on grand final day.
Adelaide Crows 2024 AFL fixture
| Round | Date | Opponent | Time (VIC) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saturday, March 16 | Gold Coast Suns | 8:10 PM | Heritage Bank Stadium, QLD |
| 2 | Friday, March 22 | Geelong Cats | 7:40 PM | Adelaide Oval, SA |
| 3 | Friday, March 29 | Fremantle Dockers | 7:20 PM | Optus Stadium, WA |
| 4 | Thursday, April 4 | Melbourne Demons | 7:40 PM | Adelaide Oval, SA (GATHER ROUND) |
| 5 | Saturday, April 13 | Carlton Blues | 4:35 PM | Marvel Stadium, VIC |
| 6 | Friday, April 19 | Essendon Bombers | 7:40 PM | Adelaide Oval, SA |
| 7 | Saturday, April 27 | North Melbourne Kangaroos | 1:45 PM | Blundstone Arena, TAS |
| 8 | Thursday, May 2 | Port Adelaide Power | 7:30 PM | Adelaide Oval, SA |
| 9 | Sunday, May 12 | Brisbane Lions | 4:00 PM | Adelaide Oval, SA |
| 10 | Saturday, May 18 | Collingwood Magpies | 1:45 PM | MCG, VIC |
| 11 | Sunday, May 26 | West Coast Eagles | 4:40 PM | Adelaide Oval, SA |
| 12 | Saturday, June 1 | Hawthorn Hawks | 1:45 PM | MCG, VIC |
| 13 | Thursday, June 6 | Richmond Tigers | 7:30 PM | Adelaide Oval, SA |
| 14 | Saturday, June 15 | Sydney Swans | 7:30 PM | Adelaide Oval, SA |
| 15 | BYE | |||
| 16 | June 28 – June 30 | GWS Giants | TBC | Adelaide Oval, SA |
| 17 | July 5 – July 7 | Brisbane Lions | TBC | Gabba, QLD |
| 18 | July 12 – July 14 | St Kilda | TBC | Adelaide Oval, SA |
| 19 | July 19 – July 21 | Essendon | TBC | Marvel Stadium, VIC |
| 20 | July 26 – July 28 | Hawthorn | TBC | Adelaide Oval, SA |
| 21 | Aug 2 – Aug 4 | Geelong Cats | TBC | GMHBA Stadium, VIC |
| 22 | Aug 9 – Aug 11 | Western Bulldogs | TBC | Adelaide Oval, SA |
| 23 | Aug 16 – Aug 18 | Port Adelaide | TBC | Adelaide Oval, SA |
| 24 | Aug 23 – Aug 25 | Sydney Swans | TBC | SCG, NSW |
Adelaide Crows players to watch in 2024
Taylor Walker
- Born: 25/04/1990
- Games: 260
- Goals: 612
- Position: Forward
Taylor Walker did all he could in 2023 to lift the Crows into a finals series for the first time since making the Grand Final in 2018. Walker finished on 76 goals for the year, two off eventual Coleman Medal winner Charlie Curnow, and if the Crows are to go on to bigger and better things in 2024, they’ll need the big “Tex” to match his output or perhaps go even better. Walker averaged 3.5 goals per game in 2023, and kicked 3 or more goals in 12 games. Walker will take the best defender each week, and despite turning 34 in April, Tex Walker looms as the key to Adelaide’s chances once again in 2024.
Matt Crouch
- Born: 21/04/1995
- Games: 143
- Goals: 30
- Position: Midfield
After having somewhat of a career revival in the back end of 2023, inside-mid Matt Crouch will be looking to keep that momentum going in 2024. Having only played one game prior to Round 19, Crouch would play the final six games of the season and averaged close to 30 touches a game. He may not be the most damaging midfielder in the competition, racking up plenty of handballs, but he does use those handballs to great effect. With the likes of Jordan Dawson to his outside, Crouch will often hit a target from the contest, and allow the ‘elite’ ball users prime use of the pill each and every day of the year.
Rory Laird
- Born: 29/12/1993
- Games: 224
- Goals: 28
- Position: Midfield
Rory Laird has been one of the most consistent Crows in recent years, and is coming off another excellent season in 2023. Laird finished with 20 Brownlow votes, despite having seemingly a quieter year to what we are use to in previous seasons. Laird averaged 29 touches a game, and as a full-time midfielder gave the likes of Taylor Walker and Darcy Fogarty some great looks at the sherrin when it entered the forward 50. Look for Laird, along with Crouch and captain Jordan Dawson to give the Crows forwards some great looks in 2024.
Adelaide Crows records
- Most matches: Andrew McLeod – 340 (1995–2010)
- Most goals kicked in one match: Tony Modra – 13 goals (Rd 16, 1993)
- Most Best & Fairest awards: Simon Goodwin, Mark Ricciuto, Andrew McLeod, Rory Laird – 3 each
- Most matches as coach: Neil Craig – 166 (2004–2011)
- Most goals in a season: Tony Modra – 129 (1993)
- Most career goals: Taylor Walker – 612 (2008-)