Matthew Nicks is confident heading into season 2025 that he has the artillery to compete with the best in the competition.
Adding Alex Neal-Bullen, Isaac Cumming and James Peatling to the line up is a significant boost for the Crows who haven't reached September since 2017.
Another pre-season into Riley Thilthorpe presents as a scary prospect in the forward line, and a summer of hard conversations with small forward Josh Rachele has seen him put together his best pre-season to date.
Hear the coach in his one-on-one chat with AFL.com.au's Cal Twomey.
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