AFL Trades: Crows back down on Brad Crouch bluff
The Adelaide Crows’ pride has taken a blow after they announced at the final minute on Wednesday afternoon that they would not match St Kilda’s bid for restricted free agent Brad Crouch. The decision represents a significant backpedal from the Crows on their original position that they would match anything less than Band 1 compensation and look to force a trade for St Kilda’s first-round pick. The two clubs have played out a high-stakes poker game in the media over the last week,...