33’16”FT@Geelong Geelong 4.4 6.5 7.9 9.14 (68): J.Martin 3; O.Dempsey 2; T.Stewart,* O.Henry, S.Mannagh, M.Holmes Adelaide 2.2 5.3 7.5 9.6 (60): Z.Taylor 3; R.Thilthorpe, J.Rachele, I.Cumming, I.Rankine, A.Neal-Bullen, N.Murray

Five Cats (Miers 57AF, Smith45, Clark 38, Neale 35, and Blicavs 33) top the player stats for that quarter with Worrell in 6th with 32.

Cats Smith (151AF) and Miers (127) topped the player stats for the match with Rachele on 114 for the Crows

Geelong finished in 5th with 2-0-1 on 86.7% (247 for, 285 against). Adelaide are on 9th with 1-0-2 on 100% (241 points scored and conceded).

33’16”FT@Geelong
#GeelongCats 4.4 6.5 7.9 9.14 (68): J.Martin 3; O.Dempsey 2; T.Stewart,* O.Henry, S.Mannagh, M.Holmes
@adelaidefc.bsky.social 2.2 5.3 7.5 9.6 (60): Z.Taylor 3; R.Thilthorpe, J.Rachele, I.Cumming, I.Rankine, A.Neal-Bullen, N.Murray
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27’36”3QT@Geelong Geelong 4.4 6.5 7.9 (51): J.Martin 2; T.Stewart,* O.Henry, S.Mannagh, O.Dempsey, M.Holmes Adelaide 2.2 5.3 7.5 (47): Z.Taylor 3; R.Thilthorpe, J.Rachele, I.Cumming, I.Rankine

Connor O’Sullivan (Geelong) and Josh Rachele (Adelaide) shared the top player stats (44AF) for that quarter

Bailey Smith (106AF), Tom Stewart (101), and Josh Rachele (99) head the player stats at 3QT

Geelong on 5th on the live ladder; Adelaide still on 9th

27’36”3QT@Geelong
#GeelongCats 4.4 6.5 7.9 (51): J.Martin 2; T.Stewart,* O.Henry, S.Mannagh, O.Dempsey, M.Holmes;
@adelaidefc.bsky.social 2.2 5.3 7.5 (47): Z.Taylor 3; R.Thilthorpe, J.Rachele, I.Cumming, I.Rankine
#AFL #Round3 #AFLCatsCrows #WeAreGeelong #WeFlyAsOne #GoCrom

29’22”HT@Geelong Geelong4.4 6.5 (41): J.Martin 2; T.Stewart,* O.Henry, S.Mannagh, O.Dempsey; Adelaide 2.2 5.3 (33): Z.Taylor, R.Thilthorpe, J.Rachele, I.Cumming, I.Rankine

Bailey Smith (44AF) and Tom Stewart (39) head that quarter’s stats for Geelong with Josh Rachele (Adelaide, 35) in third.

Tom Stewart (68AF) and Bailey Smith (66) head the player stats at half-time for Geelong with Josh Rachele (Adelaide, 59) in third.

Geelong are in 5th on the live ladder but Adelaide have slipped up to 9th

29’22”HT@Geelong
#GeelongCats 4.4 6.5 (41): J.Martin 2; T.Stewart,* O.Henry, S.Mannagh, O.Dempsey;
@adelaidefc.bsky.social 2.2 5.3 (33): Z.Taylor, R.Thilthorpe, J.Rachele, I.Cumming, I.Rankine
#AFL #Round3 #AFLCatsCrows #WeAreGeelong #WeFlyAsOne #GoCrom

31’42”QT@Geelong Geelong 4.4 (18): T.Stewart 6’; O.Henry 9’; S.Mannagh 15’; O.Dempsey 30’; Adelaide 2.2 (14): Z.Taylor 10’; R.Thilthorpe

Sam Berry (Adelaide, 34AF) heads the player stats for the quarter with Jezza (Geelong, 23) having a break after peaking each

Geelong currently 5th on the live ladder with Adelaide 10th

31’42”QT@Geelong
#GeelongCats 4.4 (18): T.Stewart 6’; O.Henry 9’; S.Mannagh 15’; O.Dempsey 30’;
@adelaidefc.bsky.social 2.2 (14): Z.Taylor 10’; R.Thilthorpe
#AFL #Round3 #AFLCatsCrows #WeAreGeelong #WeFlyAsOne #GoCrom

Geelong: $1.22. 14th 1-0-1 at 79.6% (179 for, 225 against) INS Oliver Wiltshire, Oliver Henry; OUTS Brad Close (Omitted); Patrick Dangerfield (Injured). Adelaide $4.35. 6th 1-0-1 at 104.6% (181 for, 173 against) INS Hugh Bond, Zac Taylor, Luke Nankervis, Finnbar Maley; OUTS Rory Laird, Jordan Dawson, Callum Ah Chee (Injured); Taylor Walker (Managed)

Geelong will be aiming to maintain their perfect start to the season at Kardinia Park when they return from a bye to face an Adelaide side looking to bounce back from a narrow defeat Recent Form: Geelong (14th, 1W, 1L) enjoyed a week off after a thrilling 10-point victory over Fremantle in Round 1. Their ability to withstand a 35-point deficit to overrun the Dockers showcased the tactical maturity of Chris Scott’s veteran-led group Adelaide (8th, 1W, 1L) is coming off a heart-breaking 6-point loss to the Western Bulldogs at Adelaide Oval. Despite a five-goal final-quarter surge, they were unable to stop Oscar Baker's late-game heroics Key Players: Geelong midfielder Max Holmes was the architect of the Round 1 comeback, finishing with 32 disposals (78% efficiency), 8 tackles, and 7 marks . Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson led from the front in the loss to the Bulldogs, recording 25 disposals, 8 clearances, 7 tackles and a goal Head-to-Head: The Cats have a commanding psychological edge, having won their last five matches against the Crows. Geelong secured a 19-point victory in their most recent encounter in Round 5 of the 2025 season. Geelong are notoriously difficult to beat on their home deck, and Adelaide will need to sharpen their defensive transitions to avoid being overwhelmed by the Cats' pressure TIP: Geelong by 18+

Geelong: 14th 1-0-1 at 79.6% (179 for, 225 against); Adelaide: 6th 1-0-1 at 104.6% (181 for, 173 against).

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30’23”HT@Adelaide Adelaide 3.0 5.2 (32): R.Thilthorpe 2; J.Butts, T.Walker, J.Soligo; Footacray 3.4 7.5 (47): J.Freijah 3; O.Baker* 2; J.Croft, Bailey Williams

Second quarter player stats headed by Crows Riley Thilthorpe (35AF), Rory Laird (33), and Dog Bailey Williams (31).

First half player stats headed by Dog Joshua Freijah (75AF) and Crow Jordan Butts (73).

Dogs still top the live ladder on 152.9%, with Adelaide now on 7th with 99.2%

30’23”HT@Adelaide
@adelaidefc.bsky.social 3.0 5.2 (32): R.Thilthorpe 2; J.Butts, T.Walker, J.Soligo;
@westernbulldogs.bsky.social 3.4 7.5 (47): J.Freijah 3; O.Baker* 2; J.Croft, Bailey Williams
#AFL #AFLRound2 #AFLCrowsDogs #WeFlyAsOne #MightyWest

29’22”@Adelaide Adelaide 3.0 (18): J.Butts 13’; T.Walker 18’; J.Soligo 23’; Footacray 3.4 (22): O.Baker 5’; J.Freijah 8’, 11’

First quarter player stats headed by Dog Josh Freijah (AF) and Crow Joshua Butts (42)

Live Ladder has the Dogs on top with 150.8%, and the Crows on 109.9%

29’22”@Adelaide
@adelaidefc.bsky.social 3.0 (18): J.Butts 13’; T.Walker 18’; J.Soligo 23’;
@westernbulldogs.bsky.social 3.4 (22): O.Baker 5’; J.Freijah 8’, 11’
#AFL #AFLRound2 #AFLCrowsDogs #WeFlyAsOne #MightyWest

Adelaide Oval at the most beautiful time of the year! First home game for the Adelaide Crows!

WE'RE BACK BABBYYYYYYY ❤️💛💙 #AFL #FootySeason #WeFlyAsOne

Adelaide $2, 6th on 117.6% (1-0-0, 93 for, 79 against); Footscray $1.85, 2nd on 154.1% (2-0-0, 245 for, 159 against) Book from sportsbet accurate at time of collation. Gamble responsibly

Adelaide will be aiming to prove their premiership credentials when they face an in-form Western Bulldogs side on their home turf Recent Form: Adelaide (5th, 1W, 0L) started their campaign with a gutsy 14-point win over Collingwood. Their ability to score from intercept chains remains a significant tactical weapon, outscoring opponents 37–7 from turnovers in the first half Western Bulldogs (3rd, 2W, 0L) were terrifyingly efficient in Round 1, dismantling GWS by 81 points. They lead the league for clearances, averaging 42 per match compared to Adelaide's 29 Key Players: Adelaide forward Riley Thilthorpe remains a constant threat; he picked up where he left off after a 60-goal 2025 season by recording 3 goals from 15 disposals in the opener Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli was breathtaking against GWS, finishing with 33 disposals (72% efficiency), 11 score involvements and 3 goals in a dominant midfield display

Head-to-Head: The Crows have won the last two meetings, including a thrilling 11-point victory in Round 18, 2025. Overall, Adelaide has won 2 of the last 3 matches against the Bulldogs The Crows are historically strong at home, but the Bulldogs' massive stoppage power could overwhelm the hosts if they dominate the clearance count TIP: Adelaide by 10+ points

Adelaide: 6th on 117.6% (1-0-0, 93 for, 79 against); Footscray: 2nd on 154.1% (2-0-0, 245 for, 159 against)

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Still coming down off last nights absolute beauty of the Crows beatdown of the Pies at the G. I barely escaped the ferals. #weflyasone

#AFL #AFLRound1 #AFLPiesCrows #GoPies #WeFlyAsOne #GoCrom #AFLSwansLions #Bloods #Uncaged

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30’5” HT@MCG
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#CollingwoodFC 0.1 4.8 (32): J.Crisp, N.Daicos, R.Steele, B.McCreery;
#Adelaide_FC 2.3 5.5 (35): I.Cumming,* A.Neale-Bullen, R.Thilthorpe, J.Rachele, D.Fogarty
#AFL #AFLRound1 #AFLPiesCrows #GoPies #WeFlyAsOne #GoCrom

#AFL #AAMICommSeries #AFLFreoCrows #ForeverFreo #WeFlyAsOne

30’22”3QT@Mandurah Frenantle 3.1 6.7 7.10 (52): J.Treacy 3; L.Jackson,* J.Amiss; T.Murray, P.Voss; Adelaide 4.4 4.8 8.10 (58): L.Pedlar 3; M.Marsh, J.Dawson, D.Fogarty, B.Keays, J.Rachele

Third quarter player stats headed by Docker Luke Jackson (34AF) and Crow Josh Rachele (31AT)

Player stats to 3QT headed by Docker Luke Jackson (88AF) and Crow Josh Rachele (72AF)

30’22”3QT@Mandurah
@freodocker.bsky.social 3.1 6.7 7.10 (52): J.Treacy 3; L.Jackson,* J.Amiss; T.Murray, P.Voss;
@adelaidefc.bsky.social 4.4 4.8 8.10 (58): L.Pedlar 3; M.Marsh, J.Dawson, D.Fogarty, B.Keays, J.Rachele
#AFL #AAMICommSeries #AFLFreoCrows #ForeverFreo #WeFlyAsOne

28’15”HT@Mandurah Fremantle 3.1 6.7 (43): J.Treacy 3; L.Jackson,* J.Amiss; T.Murray; Adelaide 4.4 4.8 (32): L.Pedlar, M.Marsh, J.Dawson, D.Fogarty

Second quarter player stats headed by Crow Wayne Milera (45AF) and Docker Michael Johnson (28AF)

First-half player stats headed by Crow Rory Laird (61AF) and Docker Josh Treacy (60AF)

28’15”HT@Mandurah
@freodocker.bsky.social 3.1 6.7 (43): J.Treacy 3; L.Jackson,* J.Amiss; T.Murray;
@adelaidefc.bsky.social 4.4 4.8 (32): L.Pedlar, M.Marsh, J.Dawson, D.Fogarty
#AFL #AAMICommSeries #AFLFreoCrows #ForeverFreo #WeFlyAsOne

31’23”QT@Mandurah Fremantle 3.1 (19): L.Jackson 47”; J.Treacy 17’, 21’; Adelaide 4.4 (28): L.Pedlar 11’; M.Marsh 19’; J.Dawson 20’; D.Fogarty 27’

First quarter player stats headed by Docker Josh Treacy (44AF) and Crow Luke Pedlar (38AF)

31’23”QT@Mandurah
@freodocker.bsky.social 3.1 (19): L.Jackson 47”; J.Treacy 17’, 21’;
@adelaidefc.bsky.social 4.4 (28): L.Pedlar 11’; M.Marsh 19’; J.Dawson 20’; D.Fogarty 27’
#AFL #AAMICommSeries #AFLFreoCrows #ForeverFreo #WeFlyAsOne

Lower leg fracture. Not sure on recovery post surgery but what about half the season?

Injury replacement player possible?

Nankervis will get that defensive role he wanted during trial games I'd say.

#WeFlyAsOne #AFL

The 'trial' games now will be a bit more interesting to see who puts their hands up for spots for round one.

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Aww man, Keane out with a suspected broken ankle at #AdelaideFC training.

Well, that's what depth is for. They've got options to tinker.

Wait to see if it's a long term injury list job.

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Crows Captain on the player turning heads this summer Adelaide Captain Jordan Dawson speaks after the Christmas break

Post Christmas, the #AFL clubs are back at it.

This from #AdelaideFC captain Jordan Dawson.

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www.afc.com.au/news/1944106

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So it didn't end in a flag for 'Doc' Clarke but no one can deny the legacy he leaves.

Big shoes to fill, literally and figuratively, for the next coach of #AdelaideFC women's team!!!

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Hmm if #GoldCoastFC get Petracca, perhaps #AdelaideFC pursue Oliver instead...

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Sorry #MelbourneFC. You're gonna have to settle for a couple of picks & Lachie Scholl...maybe Chris Burgess as a sweetener.

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😉😛😂 #KeepingItLight🍺 #AFL #AussieRules

As a Collingwood supporter, it stings to lose, but there is great solace in the fact Dayne Zorko doesn't play for my team. What a grub.

#AFL #PiesvLions #WeFlyAsOne

Brett3⃣3⃣🇦🇺 on X: "Should @texwalker13 go around for another season with the @Adelaide_FC in the @AFL? #WeFlyAsOne #FootyPoll" / X Should @texwalker13 go around for another season with the @Adelaide_FC in the @AFL? #WeFlyAsOne #FootyPoll

For those still on Musk's 'X': Should #AdelaideFC Taylor Walker go around again for another #AFL season?

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List Change Update #AdelaideFC:

Matt Crouch (ret)
Brodie Smith (ret)
Keiran Strachan (del)
Lachlan Murphy (del)
Karl Gallagher (del)
Harry Schoenberg (del)

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Crows veteran calls time He retires having played 273 games – putting him eighth on the Crows’ all-time games played list

Thank you Brodie Smith for your contribution to the #AdelaideFC over 273 games!

Enjoy retirement.

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www.afc.com.au/news/1896813...

0-4.

#AdelaideFC with straight sets exit in both #AFL & #SANFL finals.

Not built for finals footy yet. Harsh lessons to take on board over the next 5-6 months.

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