Adelaide Crows Vs Sydney Swans - Match Centre - AFL.com.au

Crows defeat Swans in Saturday night classic at Adelaide Oval

Kym Morgan April 16, 2016 10:30 PM

ADELAIDE has announced itself as a genuine top-four contender after toppling the previously undefeated Sydney Swans in a pulsating contest at Adelaide Oval on Saturday night.

In a match featuring 11 lead changes, the Crows found one final surge in the final term to run out 10-point winners, 16.17 (113) to 15.13 (103).

The Swans repeatedly challenged the Crows and looked like they might have found the upper hand when best afield Dan Hannebery kicked a superb set shot goal from the boundary to put them in front 12 minutes into the final term.

But Tom Lynch (three goals) hit back with a brilliant goal from the boundary moments later and then left-footer Rory Atkins gave them breathing space.

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Sydney surged yet again, Isaac Heeney capping a brilliant performance with two late goals, but Eddie Betts sealed the win with his fourth major 31 minutes into the final term.

Adelaide entered the clash coming off impressive wins against Port Adelaide and Richmond but neither tested it physically in the way the Swans did, and Don Pyke’s men stood up.

It was the Crows’ first win over the Swans in four seasons, and the first time the Sydney Swans failed to come away with the points from Adelaide Oval in four trips. 
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