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The Advertiser
6 hours ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Blood-curdling 90-point win something to Crow about
A red-hot Adelaide have asserted their AFL premiership credentials with a 90-point demolition job over Sydney. On a night celebrating the famed Bloods culture, the Crows mauled last year's beaten grand finalists, slamming through 12 unanswered goals on their way to a 21.5 (131) to 5.11 (41) victory at the SCG on Saturday. Adelaide rise to third (8-4) on the ladder after holding the Swans to one goal at halftime. The Crows enjoyed even contributions across all lines, with goal-kicking responsibilities shared among 14 players. Josh Rachele and Ben Keays kicked three goals, with Alex Neal-Bullen (25 disposals) and Josh Worrell (24) getting plenty of the ball. It was Matthew Nicks' first win against the Swans as Crows coach. "In my short time as a coach, we haven't had a lot of fun up here - we've often gone away disappointed," former Swans player Nicks said. "We knew Sydney would come out hard, and we had to match that. "I'm trying to think through who our standouts were and from a coaching point of view, that's the most pleasing part of the performance - everyone contributed. "The first key (takeaway) is we don't start talking about the second half of the season because we've still got a couple of games before the bye, so we just lock in now." Meanwhile, Sydney are left languishing in 14th (4-8) after falling short of emulating the Bloods ethos that in 2005 netted the club's first premiership in 72 years. The 2005 winning team did a lap of honour at halftime to mark 20 years since their breakthrough, with legend Adam Goodes among the honorees. But the celebration could not inspire the home side. Dean Cox's side lacked composure against Adelaide's pressure and made uncharacteristic errors, unable to bounce back from last round's dismal 53-point loss to Melbourne. They next face 16th-placed Richmond before they head into their mid-season bye. Cox was short in his post-match assessment: "It was unacceptable and embarrassing." Sydney had opened the scoring through Hayden McLean (two goals), but it was all Adelaide from there, the visitors kicking five goals to one in the first quarter. The Crows' ascendancy continued with little resistance as the home side struggled to get outside their defensive 50. So poor were the Swans that the 35,229-strong crowd resorted to cheering on their behinds in the second quarter - the home side notched only two points in that term. Riley Thilthorpe scored his second major of the evening when his boot edged out Swans defenders Tom McCartin and Matt Roberts on the line. The Swans briefly came alive in the third quarter when Will Hayward ended their goal-scoring drought, but Adelaide snuffed out the challenge. Justin McInerney led the Swans with 26 touches and five clearances in his 100th AFL game. A red-hot Adelaide have asserted their AFL premiership credentials with a 90-point demolition job over Sydney. On a night celebrating the famed Bloods culture, the Crows mauled last year's beaten grand finalists, slamming through 12 unanswered goals on their way to a 21.5 (131) to 5.11 (41) victory at the SCG on Saturday. Adelaide rise to third (8-4) on the ladder after holding the Swans to one goal at halftime. The Crows enjoyed even contributions across all lines, with goal-kicking responsibilities shared among 14 players. Josh Rachele and Ben Keays kicked three goals, with Alex Neal-Bullen (25 disposals) and Josh Worrell (24) getting plenty of the ball. It was Matthew Nicks' first win against the Swans as Crows coach. "In my short time as a coach, we haven't had a lot of fun up here - we've often gone away disappointed," former Swans player Nicks said. "We knew Sydney would come out hard, and we had to match that. "I'm trying to think through who our standouts were and from a coaching point of view, that's the most pleasing part of the performance - everyone contributed. "The first key (takeaway) is we don't start talking about the second half of the season because we've still got a couple of games before the bye, so we just lock in now." Meanwhile, Sydney are left languishing in 14th (4-8) after falling short of emulating the Bloods ethos that in 2005 netted the club's first premiership in 72 years. The 2005 winning team did a lap of honour at halftime to mark 20 years since their breakthrough, with legend Adam Goodes among the honorees. But the celebration could not inspire the home side. Dean Cox's side lacked composure against Adelaide's pressure and made uncharacteristic errors, unable to bounce back from last round's dismal 53-point loss to Melbourne. They next face 16th-placed Richmond before they head into their mid-season bye. Cox was short in his post-match assessment: "It was unacceptable and embarrassing." Sydney had opened the scoring through Hayden McLean (two goals), but it was all Adelaide from there, the visitors kicking five goals to one in the first quarter. The Crows' ascendancy continued with little resistance as the home side struggled to get outside their defensive 50. So poor were the Swans that the 35,229-strong crowd resorted to cheering on their behinds in the second quarter - the home side notched only two points in that term. Riley Thilthorpe scored his second major of the evening when his boot edged out Swans defenders Tom McCartin and Matt Roberts on the line. The Swans briefly came alive in the third quarter when Will Hayward ended their goal-scoring drought, but Adelaide snuffed out the challenge. Justin McInerney led the Swans with 26 touches and five clearances in his 100th AFL game. A red-hot Adelaide have asserted their AFL premiership credentials with a 90-point demolition job over Sydney. On a night celebrating the famed Bloods culture, the Crows mauled last year's beaten grand finalists, slamming through 12 unanswered goals on their way to a 21.5 (131) to 5.11 (41) victory at the SCG on Saturday. Adelaide rise to third (8-4) on the ladder after holding the Swans to one goal at halftime. The Crows enjoyed even contributions across all lines, with goal-kicking responsibilities shared among 14 players. Josh Rachele and Ben Keays kicked three goals, with Alex Neal-Bullen (25 disposals) and Josh Worrell (24) getting plenty of the ball. It was Matthew Nicks' first win against the Swans as Crows coach. "In my short time as a coach, we haven't had a lot of fun up here - we've often gone away disappointed," former Swans player Nicks said. "We knew Sydney would come out hard, and we had to match that. "I'm trying to think through who our standouts were and from a coaching point of view, that's the most pleasing part of the performance - everyone contributed. "The first key (takeaway) is we don't start talking about the second half of the season because we've still got a couple of games before the bye, so we just lock in now." Meanwhile, Sydney are left languishing in 14th (4-8) after falling short of emulating the Bloods ethos that in 2005 netted the club's first premiership in 72 years. The 2005 winning team did a lap of honour at halftime to mark 20 years since their breakthrough, with legend Adam Goodes among the honorees. But the celebration could not inspire the home side. Dean Cox's side lacked composure against Adelaide's pressure and made uncharacteristic errors, unable to bounce back from last round's dismal 53-point loss to Melbourne. They next face 16th-placed Richmond before they head into their mid-season bye. Cox was short in his post-match assessment: "It was unacceptable and embarrassing." Sydney had opened the scoring through Hayden McLean (two goals), but it was all Adelaide from there, the visitors kicking five goals to one in the first quarter. The Crows' ascendancy continued with little resistance as the home side struggled to get outside their defensive 50. So poor were the Swans that the 35,229-strong crowd resorted to cheering on their behinds in the second quarter - the home side notched only two points in that term. Riley Thilthorpe scored his second major of the evening when his boot edged out Swans defenders Tom McCartin and Matt Roberts on the line. The Swans briefly came alive in the third quarter when Will Hayward ended their goal-scoring drought, but Adelaide snuffed out the challenge. Justin McInerney led the Swans with 26 touches and five clearances in his 100th AFL game.
West Australian
8 hours ago
- Sport
- West Australian
Blood-curdling 90-point win something to Crow about
A red-hot Adelaide have asserted their AFL premiership credentials with a 90-point demolition job over Sydney. On a night celebrating the famed Bloods culture, the Crows mauled last year's beaten grand finalists, slamming through 12 unanswered goals on their way to a 21.5 (131) to 5.11 (41) victory at the SCG on Saturday. Adelaide rise to third (8-4) on the ladder after holding the Swans to one goal at halftime. The Crows enjoyed even contributions across all lines, with goal-kicking responsibilities shared among 14 players. Josh Rachele and Ben Keays kicked three goals, with Alex Neal-Bullen (25 disposals) and Josh Worrell (24) getting plenty of the ball. Meanwhile, Sydney are left languishing in 14th (4-8) after falling short of emulating the Bloods ethos that in 2005 netted the club's first premiership in 72 years. The 2005 winning team did a lap of honour at halftime to mark 20 years since their breakthrough, with legend Adam Goodes among the honorees, and powerhouse forward Barry Hall also present at the coin toss. But the celebration could not inspire the home side. Dean Cox's side lacked composure against Adelaide's pressure and made uncharacteristic errors, unable to bounce back from last round's dismal 53-point loss to Melbourne. They next face 16th-placed Richmond before they head into their mid-season bye. Sydney had opened the scoring through Hayden McLean (two goals), but it was all Adelaide from there, the visitors kicking five goals to one in the first quarter. Adelaide defender Brodie Smith provided an early highlight, pulling off a goal from just outside the 50-mark after a poor chip kick from Swans superstar Chad Warner. The Crows' ascendancy continued with little resistance as the home side struggled to get outside their defensive 50. So poor were the Swans that the 35,229-strong crowd resorted to cheering on their behinds in the second quarter - the home side notched only two points in that term. Riley Thilthorpe scored his second major of the evening when his boot edged out Swans defenders Tom McCartin and Matt Roberts on the line. The Swans briefly came alive in the third quarter when Will Hayward ended their goal-scoring drought, but Adelaide snuffed out the challenge. Justin McInerney led the Swans with 26 touches and five clearances in his 100th AFL game.
Perth Now
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Blood-curdling 90-point win something to Crow about
A red-hot Adelaide have asserted their AFL premiership credentials with a 90-point demolition job over Sydney. On a night celebrating the famed Bloods culture, the Crows mauled last year's beaten grand finalists, slamming through 12 unanswered goals on their way to a 21.5 (131) to 5.11 (41) victory at the SCG on Saturday. Adelaide rise to third (8-4) on the ladder after holding the Swans to one goal at halftime. The Crows enjoyed even contributions across all lines, with goal-kicking responsibilities shared among 14 players. Josh Rachele and Ben Keays kicked three goals, with Alex Neal-Bullen (25 disposals) and Josh Worrell (24) getting plenty of the ball. Meanwhile, Sydney are left languishing in 14th (4-8) after falling short of emulating the Bloods ethos that in 2005 netted the club's first premiership in 72 years. The 2005 winning team did a lap of honour at halftime to mark 20 years since their breakthrough, with legend Adam Goodes among the honorees, and powerhouse forward Barry Hall also present at the coin toss. But the celebration could not inspire the home side. Dean Cox's side lacked composure against Adelaide's pressure and made uncharacteristic errors, unable to bounce back from last round's dismal 53-point loss to Melbourne. They next face 16th-placed Richmond before they head into their mid-season bye. Sydney had opened the scoring through Hayden McLean (two goals), but it was all Adelaide from there, the visitors kicking five goals to one in the first quarter. Adelaide defender Brodie Smith provided an early highlight, pulling off a goal from just outside the 50-mark after a poor chip kick from Swans superstar Chad Warner. The Crows' ascendancy continued with little resistance as the home side struggled to get outside their defensive 50. So poor were the Swans that the 35,229-strong crowd resorted to cheering on their behinds in the second quarter - the home side notched only two points in that term. Riley Thilthorpe scored his second major of the evening when his boot edged out Swans defenders Tom McCartin and Matt Roberts on the line. The Swans briefly came alive in the third quarter when Will Hayward ended their goal-scoring drought, but Adelaide snuffed out the challenge. Justin McInerney led the Swans with 26 touches and five clearances in his 100th AFL game.
Sydney Morning Herald
2 days ago
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
Twenty years on, is Sydney's ‘Bloods' culture at risk of fading away?
On Saturday, the Sydney Swans will mark the 20-year anniversary of their drought-breaking, identity-forging 2005 AFL premiership – the moment that their 'Bloods culture' went from being an internal concept, barely spoken about outside the club, to a very public ethos, mythologised in footy folklore and proudly etched into the club's DNA. At half-time of Sydney's clash with the Adelaide Crows, players from that famous grand final win will do a lap of honour at the SCG, and thousands of fans will show their appreciation for them and the achievement that set up the enviable era that followed. At no point in the past two decades has that culture – built on discipline, selflessness, unity and commitment, revered and feared by their rivals – appeared more vulnerable than right now. If nothing else, the Swans of 2025 are clearly undisciplined. Skipper Callum Mills will miss Saturday's clash through suspension, and he's far from the only culprit; no team this year has had more players rubbed out than the Swans. And those other qualities, for so long non-negotiables at this club, just aren't sticking. After last week's hollow defeat to Melbourne – the Swans' first match at the MCG since last year's grand final, their second belting on the game's biggest stage in the space of three years – former Western Bulldogs champion Bob Murphy diagnosed their issues in perhaps the most Bob Murphy way imaginable. 'Well, the thing about the Bloods,' he said on ABC Radio. 'Blood needs to pump, and the thing that pumps your blood is your heart, and I feel like they've played with broken hearts for most of the year.' All the players who built the Bloods culture are gone; in fact, so much has changed that the bloke who kicked the ball that Leo Barry marked is now the coach. Paul Roos is long gone, and so too is his successor John Longmire; though he's still technically around, in his new upstairs role at the Swans, the football department is no longer his domain. Like the Ship of Theseus, if all the parts have changed, and all the hands which put them there are different, is it still the same? Recent history would suggest that yes, that culture has been successfully preserved: only three times since 2005 have the Swans missed the finals, and most would agree that they probably should have won more than one of their four grand finals in that time. And the brand of footy they have played throughout is - or was - still based on the same fundamentals.
The Age
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Age
Twenty years on, is Sydney's ‘Bloods' culture at risk of fading away?
On Saturday, the Sydney Swans will mark the 20-year anniversary of their drought-breaking, identity-forging 2005 AFL premiership – the moment that their 'Bloods culture' went from being an internal concept, barely spoken about outside the club, to a very public ethos, mythologised in footy folklore and proudly etched into the club's DNA. At half-time of Sydney's clash with the Adelaide Crows, players from that famous grand final win will do a lap of honour at the SCG, and thousands of fans will show their appreciation for them and the achievement that set up the enviable era that followed. At no point in the past two decades has that culture – built on discipline, selflessness, unity and commitment, revered and feared by their rivals – appeared more vulnerable than right now. If nothing else, the Swans of 2025 are clearly undisciplined. Skipper Callum Mills will miss Saturday's clash through suspension, and he's far from the only culprit; no team this year has had more players rubbed out than the Swans. And those other qualities, for so long non-negotiables at this club, just aren't sticking. After last week's hollow defeat to Melbourne – the Swans' first match at the MCG since last year's grand final, their second belting on the game's biggest stage in the space of three years – former Western Bulldogs champion Bob Murphy diagnosed their issues in perhaps the most Bob Murphy way imaginable. 'Well, the thing about the Bloods,' he said on ABC Radio. 'Blood needs to pump, and the thing that pumps your blood is your heart, and I feel like they've played with broken hearts for most of the year.' All the players who built the Bloods culture are gone; in fact, so much has changed that the bloke who kicked the ball that Leo Barry marked is now the coach. Paul Roos is long gone, and so too is his successor John Longmire; though he's still technically around, in his new upstairs role at the Swans, the football department is no longer his domain. Like the Ship of Theseus, if all the parts have changed, and all the hands which put them there are different, is it still the same? Recent history would suggest that yes, that culture has been successfully preserved: only three times since 2005 have the Swans missed the finals, and most would agree that they probably should have won more than one of their four grand finals in that time. And the brand of footy they have played throughout is - or was - still based on the same fundamentals.
