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The Advertiser
3 days 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
3 days 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
3 days 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.
The Advertiser
24-04-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Fog falls for Crows ahead of Fremantle away trip
Adelaide's burly forward Darcy Fogarty is out but Josh Rachele is firming for a comeback in the Anzac Day clash against Fremantle.
Perth Now
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Crows hopeful on injured attacking duo for Freo trip
Adelaide's Josh Rachele has stepped up his AFL comeback bid, with fellow forward Darcy Fogarty also hopeful of facing Fremantle on Friday. Rachele has missed three games because of broken ribs and trained on Tuesday, though wearing a fluorescent cap denoting non-contact. "He's doing everything he can at the moment to be fit," Adelaide backman Max Michalanney told reporters. "He trained today, so he's pushing for selection and hopefully he gets up." And while Fogarty was nursing a sore left shoulder from a collision in Saturday's win over GWS, he could be fit for the away trip to meet the Dockers on Anzac Day. "He's been cleared of anything major, so again, he's pushing for selection this week," Michalanney said. "One-hundred per cent we love playing alongside Darcy, you know what you're going to get from him - we saw it on the weekend, he puts his body on the line every single week." Adelaide midfielder James Peatling will also return from a one-game suspension, with his replacement Sam Berry likely to feel the selection squeeze. The Crows (4-2) hold fifth spot ahead of playing the ninth-placed Dockers (3-3). And they have never beaten the Dockers at Optus Stadium, though they have only played Freo there twice - last year's 35-point loss, and a three-point defeat in 2018. "We're pretty cautious not to dwell on past results and stuff like that," Michalanney said. "We'd rather just focus on what we've got coming up. "We have done our review on what Fremantle are going to bring this week, so are just focusing on that." The Crows fly west after their best defensive display of the season when restricting GWS to just four goals in an 18-point win. "We have all played a fair bit of footy together now," Michalanney said of Adelaide's backline. "We're all learning what the strengths are, what the weaknesses are, so I think we're gelling really well together as a group and we're showing that on the field.''
