- The Adelaide Crows' 24-year-old midfielder has become a crowd favorite.
- Girlfriend Calista Mittiga revealed how couple first met
Izak Rankine isn’t merely popular among them. Adelaide Crows Fans adore him for his spectacular on-field performances - he is also an exceptionally gifted vocalist.
The 24-year-old midfielder left fans surprised as he performed the Maroon 5 song 'She Will Be Loved' on Channel Nine prior to Gather Round, which kicks off on Thursday evening when the Crows face Geelong at Adelaide Oval.
However, Rankine quickly found himself embarrassed when his girlfriend, Calista Mittiga, disclosed the details of their initial meeting.
"When I first encountered Izak, it was at his 16th birthday celebration where he performed an impromptu rap just for me," she shared. Footy on Nine.
'I fell in love right from there.'
The excitement machine, Rankine, must demonstrate his readiness for action when facing the Cats following an injury to his calf during Adelaide's recent loss. Gold Coast .
"I'm not sure about ([whether Izak will play] just yet," stated Adelaide's coach, Matthew Nicks.
'Let’s see how he recovers.'
'There was a hit to his lower leg, causing some blood loss, however, no harm to the muscles. So, this is something we should keep an eye on.'
The velocities he achieves do apply some stress to his calf muscle; therefore, the last thing we need is to have him out of commission for about a month.
Right now, there’s some uncertainty, but (if you inquire of him) he feels quite sure about it.
Izak thrives in the spotlight, so he's putting in extra effort to get more playing time.
As Rankine is currently the subject of much discussion in the football community after the Crows’ contentious loss to Gold Coast on April 5, during which the talented player was denied a crucial mark towards the end of the final quarter.
The Suns emerged victorious by a single point, and subsequently, the AFL admitted that an incorrect call was made during the game.
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