Rowey & Timmy G Podcast - 21 August 2026
Summary
The 5AA Sports Show discusses the Adelaide Crows' final home-and-away game against GWS, focusing on coach Sam Bourne's selection choices and the team's tackling deficiencies. The panel debates whether the Crows are mentally prepared for the finals despite statistical concerns, while guest Tony Shaw analyzes Collingwood's strong form and youth integration ahead of their clash with Brisbane. Listeners also engage in a fun segment to submit the best commentary call for Taylor Walker's final goal, with West Adelaide's finals-bound status and local traffic updates rounding out the episode.
Topics discussed
Show intro and upcoming segments preview
Crows coach Sam Bouldstone selection pressure
Analysis of Crows midfield and ball movement
Discussion on Taylor Walker's role and continuity
Crows confidence vs last year and Port Adelaide
Port Adelaide ruckman performance and Zach Butters
Rustden giveaway and Taylor Walker's last game
Listener calls for Taylor Walker's iconic goal
Traffic updates and Adelaide Zoo panda birthday
Crows tackling stats and finals readiness
Defining the pass mark for Crows this season
Kalmar injury update and Collingwood intro
Tony Shaw on Collingwood game plan and injuries
Collingwood vs Brisbane preview and player roles
Collingwood list management and Zach Butters trade
Listener call: Taylor Walker's goal commentary
Crows selection changes and Jelong injury call
Interview with Crows coach Sam Bouldstone
Critique of Crows ruck selection and Dan Curran
Listener calls: Taylor Walker goal commentary contest
Interview with West Adelaide coach Nathan Bassett
Terry McAuliffe's racing tips and horse news
Collingwood trade rumors and AFL investigation
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