Emotions Pour Out as AFL World Rallies Around ‘Superhuman’ Captain
Dawson kicked three goals and collected 22 disposals as Adelaide ended a five-year drought against Geelong.
- On Thursday, Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson led the Crows to a thrilling one-point victory over Geelong at Adelaide Oval, marking the club's first win against the Cats since joining in 2022.
- Adelaide skipper Dawson delivered a standout three-goal performance while playing through personal heartache following the death of his brother Jaryd earlier this year.
- Depleted by injuries in the final quarter, Adelaide finished with a single rotation after Callum Ah Chee, Jordon Butts, Toby Murray, and Hugo Hall-Kahan left the field, with Darcy Fogarty's late score proving decisive.
- Geelong coach Chris Scott criticized Adelaide Oval's layout after interacting with fans he labeled 'nuffies' while walking to the huddle at three-quarter time, calling for protected coach access.
- Geelong's second loss in as many weeks drops the Cats to an 8-5 record, putting their top-four standing under threat ahead of a crunch clash with Gold Coast.
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Scott’s takedown of Adelaide Oval ‘nuffies’ after one-point loss to Crows; Walker to face MRO heat
This article follows up some major talking points following Adelaide’s one-point win over Geelong in round 13 of the AFL season. Adelaide’s Taylor Walker could be suspended for a dangerous act while Geelong coach Chris Scott wants changes to how coaches access their boxes at AFL matches to avoid clashes with unruly fans. Scott and the Cats have also welcomed a return to form from veteran star Patrick Dangerfield.
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WA todaySkipper Dawson’s tears after stunning win in Thursday-night thriller over Geelong
Adelaide Crows play Geelong Cats in round 13 of the 2026 AFL premiership season at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide at 7.30pm AEST. Seven, Kayo and Fox Footy are broadcasting the match live. Follow this live blog for minute-by-minute updates, scores, results, odds, squads, injury updates and start time.
Adelaide Crows and Port Adelaide AFL News: Wins, Drafts, and Debuts
Archyde Adelaide Crows skipper Tom Liberatore’s emotional post-match breakdown after Thursday’s 12-point thriller over Geelong—secured via a late defensive stand and a controversial umpiring call—exposes the tactical desperation and cap-space panic ... Read More The post Adelaide Crows and Port Adelaide AFL News: Wins, Drafts, and Debuts appeared first on Archyde.
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