AdvertisementAnalysis SportAFLAFL 2026 If the Crows fade away yet again, could this Essendon contender step up? Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks. The Crows poached Murray Davis from the Brisbane Lions to support coach Matthew Nicks. AFL Photos Adelaide clearly tried to save the game against Collingwood after establishing a 26-point lead in the second quarter. Keep up to date with the best AFL coverage in the country.