The Adelaide Crows finished freely, but "locked up" during the middle of the game, coach Matthew Nicks said after a narrow loss to Hawthorn.

The AFL have handed Adelaide Crows star Riley Thilthorpe a one-match suspension in a decision that has riled up fans.

Adelaide’s woes have been compounded with star key forward Riley Thilthorpe hit with a one-match suspension for striking.

Adelaide Crows key forward Riley Thilthorpe has been handed a one-match suspension for striking, while live wire teammate ...

The Match Review Officer graded the strike as intentional, medium impact and body contact, leading to the one-game ban.

Riley Thilthorpe has been slapped with a one-game ban for striking and teammate Josh Rachele has been fined for diving.

Prized recruit Ah Chee, a dual premiership player at Brisbane before joining the Crows at the end of last season, hasn't ...

Adelaide star forward Riley Thilthorpe is in doubt ahead of their round 10 clash with North Melbourne but the Crows are set ...

Adelaide star Riley Thilthorpe will miss the Crows clash against North Melbourne after failing to overcome the back issue ...

Post-siren drama as Riley Thilthorpe pleads for 50-metre penalty. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today No goals ...