INTERVIEW: Ebony Marinoff - 01 October 2026
Summary
Adelaide Crows AFLW captain Ebony Marinoff discusses her team's preparation for the upcoming Showdown against Port Adelaide, reflecting on their recent loss to Fremantle and the need for greater consistency. She highlights the excitement around new player Alice Tentai's debut and the challenge of integrating nine new players into the squad. Marinoff also shares how the team used storytelling and history lessons to engage players unfamiliar with the significance of the Showdown, while noting the impact of recent rule changes on the game's style.
Topics discussed
Introduction of Ebony Marinoff and her perfect game record
Discussing injury management and physical preparation
Introducing new recruit Alice Tentai and her debut
Analyzing the loss to Fremantle and first-quarter struggles
Team consistency challenges and integrating new players
League competitiveness and impact of recent rule changes
Showdown week atmosphere and sharing club history
Opponent analysis: Ash Woodland and Abby Dowrick
Closing remarks and well wishes for the match
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