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Adelaide Football Club - Crows History Locker

The Adelaide Football Club was founded in October 1990, established by the South Australian National Football League to enter a composite team in the Australian Football League competition for the 1991 season.

Origin of the Club

After a winter of turmoil in South Australian football, the State’s first AFL club emerged.late in 1990

The Interim Board

Time was short to build a new Club but the Inteim Board made many momentous decisions

Jumper debate hits mark

Choosing a jumper, colours and logo for the new Club was one of the early tasks for the Interim Board

Recruiting first Crows

Securing players to build a competitive squad took a summer of sweat before the final 52 was named

First AFL game a winner

Five months after the start of the Adelaide Football Club, the Crows won their first game

1991 season wrap

Adelaide’s first season was a mix of highs and lows but the Crows made an impact in many ways.