EXCLUSIVE: Adelaide recruit Finnbar Maley has told 7NEWS he has already fallen in love with the Crows and is determined to turn his one-year contract into a long-term stay. From his unique name, honesty, personality and moustache, the key forward has all the makings of becoming an instant cult hero. | 7NEWS Adelaide

After three different housemates in three years, Power forward Mitch Georgiades is hoping current roomie Zak Butters does not leave him high and dry when his contract expires at the end of this season. The pair will face one another in next month's State of Origin return in Perth, with Butters playing for Victoria and Georgiades lining up for WA. | 7NEWS Adelaide