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About last night
The Crows enhanced their reputation as the AFL's fourth-quarter specialists, as well as their top-four credentials, after holding on for dear life to a gripping five-point win over the Brisbane Lions at Adelaide Oval on Friday night, 10.8 (68) to 8.15 (63).
But the night wasn't all positive for the home side, with Adelaide's James Peatling facing his second ban already this season for a dangerous tackle after dumping two-time Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale into the turf on Friday night.
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Bailey Smith firing in Geelong
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Hello and welcome to our AFL live blog as we cover all the major moments and reaction from the Saturday matches for round 13.
Richmond and Sydney will get us going today with their clash at the MCG with first bounce set for 1.20pm AEST.
It's a little wet and wild in Melbourne, and it's bound to be super chilly for the following clash in Geelong between the Cats and Gold Coast. It must be remembered that the fourth-placed Suns (they are ahead of Geelong) are yet to enjoy a victory at the stadium next to Corio Bay since they joined the AFL in 2011
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