The Adelaide Crows completely destroyed the Brisbane Lions on Saturday night, and had them limping off the ground.
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Final score
Brisbane Lions 7.18.60
Adelaide Crows 21.14.140
The Adelaide Crows will be looking to reclaim their status as the best team in the AFL when they take on last-placed Brisbane Lions. Join The Roar for live scores from the match and a live blog of the game at the Gabba, starting from 7:25pm AEST.
A fortnight ago Adelaide were touted as ‘unbeatable,’ and have since suffered shock losses against North Melbourne and Melbourne.
Poor performance by their stellar forward line-up and well as incessant tagging of Rory Sloane have limited the ability of the Crows to move the ball freely.
In response to this, Don Pyke has dropped forward Josh Jenkins and David Mackay in an attempt to reinvigorate the side.
Brisbane are rebuilding. Most commentators note that they are a young side with a long way to go. This is reflected by their 18th position on the ladder and the fact the team has managed just one win this season.
The home ground advantage is always helpful, but most punters would expect this one to be an easy win to the Crows.
However as this season becomes more and more tightly contested, I wouldn’t be surprised if the young Lions put up a big fight.
Player to watch
Taylor Walker has often been lauded as the best Captain in the AFL. He’s made some poor decisions on-field in the last couple of matches and should be looking to lift if Adelaide want to get their rhythm back.
Prediction
Adelaide by 30 points.
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Caitlin Doyle
Roar Guru
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Caitlin Doyle
Roar Guru
BEHIND More poor kicking from Brisbane inside the last 30 seconds.
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GOAL Another one to the Lions. Barrett kicks a classy goal.
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GOAL Betts hands the ball to Gallucchi to give the debutant his first goal in AFL. Adelaide by 87 points.
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BEHIND Another behind to Zorko.
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BEHIND Zorko hits the post. Brisbane cannot catch a break tonight.
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BEHIND Touched behind for Adelaide.
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GOAL The Lions finally get a score back and it's lovely to see. A goal to Josh Walker and the Lions. It's small victories from here on in.
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It's getting a bit sad to watch. The Lions just can't get anywhere and Adelaide don't want to risk any injuries. It's really sad to watch young sides like this get completely destroyed.
Caitlin Doyle
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This game is really starting to look as though no one wants to be out in the middle anymore.
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BEHIND An easy free given to Tex Walker against Bell for chopping the arms. Fails to convert.
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GOAL Walker helps set up another goal to Tom Lynch. This is all too easy for Adelaide now. Lead out to 86 points.
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GOAL Walker makes an error but Adelaide rectify it. Another goal to Adelaide. The lead is out to 81 points.
Caitlin Doyle
Roar Guru
BEHIND That's 5.13 to Brisbane tonight. They really haven't made the most of there opportunities.
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GOAL Walker kicks his third for the evening. A little shaking off the boot but ends up straight through the middle.
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BEHIND Eddie Betts tries to be a bit too clever for himself and kicks a point. Lead out to an even 70 points.
Caitlin Doyle
Roar Guru
The Crows have kicked 14 goals to two in the last two quarters and they don't even look like they're trying...
Caitlin Doyle
Roar Guru
Siren sounds At three quarter time Adelaide lead by 69 points. It's damn near impossible to see the Lions winning from here. Adelaide will be looking to play for percentage in this last quarter and the Lions will be looking to play for a little pride.
Caitlin Doyle
Roar Guru
GOAL Eddie betts with another for the crows this evening and the lead extends to 69 points.
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Roar Guru
MISSES EVERYTHING Eddie Betts tries to sneak one from his pocket but kicks it across the face and misses everything.