Adelaide Senior Coach Matthew Nicks has signed a contract extension which underpins his leadership until at least the end of the 2027 Season.

The additional one-year term reflects the Club’s desire for consistency and stability, as well as it’s faith in the coach and the entire men’s football program.

Under Nicks, the Crows finished minor premiers this year and returned to finals for the first time since 2017.

Crows CEO Tim Silvers said the contract extension was the culmination of a considered process and there was optimism about the future.

“We have been working to a clear and deliberate strategy since deciding on a list rebuild several years ago and we have trust in our program,” he said.

“Matthew has done a great job in that time and he has built a strong, positive culture in which our people are thriving.

“We believe in him and importantly, we have alignment on our vision for the future.

“We are starting to see rewards, both in results and the development and progression of our young talent, and our challenge now is to maintain that momentum.” 

Nicks called out the strength of connection that existed within the football program and broader Club.

“From the coaching and playing groups to the high performance and administration teams, we have lots of talent but ultimately, just lots of great people,” Nicks said.

“There’s alignment, trust and a shared vision for where we are heading and how we can deliver on our ambition.

“We have seen plenty of improvement and our collective focus is on getting to work and doing so with an intensity and purpose, and ensuring we keep making progress.”