Nicks’ one-word response to key question … as SF ‘disaster’ lands Crows back in hot seat
Adelaide Crows CEO Tim Silvers confirmed that coach Matthew Nicks will remain in his position for the 2027 season despite a disappointing semi-final loss. The club plans to conduct a thorough review of the season to address performance gaps.
Why it matters
The decision provides stability for the team's leadership during a rebuilding phase, ending weeks of speculation regarding the coach's future.
AFL TEAMS ADELAIDE-CROWS Crows make call on Matthew Nicks’ coaching future after devastating semi-finals loss "We've still got work to do" Nicks | 11:21 Max Laughton and Tim Miller from Fox Sports September 13th, 2026 6:55 pm Matthew Nicks will remain Adelaide’s coach in 2027, despite his side’s humbling 53-point semi-final loss to Brisbane, after weeks of pressure.
The Crows refused to fully refute reports heading into the elimination final Nicks would be sacked with a loss to the Western Bulldogs, a situation avoided anyway when the hosts kicked away late to win by 22 points.
But on Sunday, in a letter to members Adelaide CEO Tim Silvers confirmed Nicks would see out the final season of his contract in 2027 - in the process, effectively confirming there was a chance he was gone.
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