Something to Crow about

Former Limestone Coast footballers taking significant leadership roles continued this week with former Millicent local Sarah Allan named co-captain of the Adelaide Crows AFLW team, joining Robe’s Jordan Dawson, who has the top job in the men’s program.

The three-time premiership defender has been elevated to the top role alongside Ebony Marinoff after receiving strong support in a player vote, with the appointments then formally endorsed by the club’s Board of Directors and senior management.

Allan, who has previously served as vice-captain, has played 69 games and earnt All-Australian selection on three occasions, while Marinoff is a two-time Club Champion, six time All-Australian and Adelaide’s games record holder with 79 appearances.

And the Limestone Coast flavour doesn’t stop there with Sarah’s sister Jess having also been named in the new-look leadership group

Crows AFLW senior coach Matthew Clarke, another of the club’s Limestone Coast connections, was confident Allan and Marinoff will flourish in the role.

“It’s fantastic to be in the position where we have two deserved co-captains in Sarah and Ebony, who will help lead and drive the group,” Clarke said.

“They are proven high performing individuals who have the respect of their teammates and opposition.

“Both Sarah and Ebony have skills, qualities and personalities that complement each other, and we believe they will bring out the best in one another and the team.”

Allan said it was an honour to be named co-captain alongside Marinoff.

“It’s such a privilege to have the opportunity to lead this team and to have received the support of the playing group and the Club’s administration,” Allan said.

“Ebony and I went through the talent pathway system and got drafted together so it will be great to have her by my side, as well as the rest of the leadership group who all want to continue to learn and grow together.

“We have different characteristics and skills which will be helpful and we’re on the same page in terms of the success we want to achieve and our care for the group.”