Match report: Eddie electrifies as Crows snap Giants' streak

Harry Thring May 28, 2016 10:42 PM

SPEARHEADED by skipper Taylor Walker and Eddie Betts, Adelaide has survived a final-term fightback by Greater Western Sydney to finish 22-point victors at Adelaide Oval on Saturday night, 15.17 (107) to 13.7 (85).

Walker and Betts kicked five goals each as the Crows had a 46-point three-quarter time lead cut to just 17, minutes before the final siren.

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The Giants were well-served by Dylan Shiel (29 disposals, two goals), Josh Kelly (29) and Stephen Coniglio (30) and booted five final-term goals to one to scare the home side.

Richard Douglas (seven clearances) and Jarryd Lyons (seven) were terrific for the Crows on the inside, Rory Atkins (28 disposals), Brodie Smith (26) and Josh Jenkins (three goal assists) were also influential while Kyle Cheney and Kyle Hartigan were great in defence.

Adelaide dominated the opening term with Walker slotting three early majors.

While the home side continued to control the midfield through Sam Jacobs and Scott Thompson early in the second quarter, it remained largely unable to finish that work up forward. After kicking 4.6 in the first quarter, the Crows could only add 2.5 in the second as the Giants closed in.

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Quelle: Adelaide Crows Vs GWS Giants - Match Centre - AFL.com.au