Match report: Crows ride the rollercoaster

Ben Guthrie July 3, 2016 5:55 PM

ADELAIDE has joined the logjam on 10 wins with a gritty 22-point win over Melbourne at the MCG on Sunday afternoon.

On the one-year anniversary of former coach Phil Walsh's tragic death, the Crows withstood everything Melbourne threw at them to clinch their sixth victory on the trot and keep pace with the AFL's top-four teams.

The Crows snuffed out Melbourne's momentum, controlling the contest late in the game to win 18.12. (120) to 15.8 (98).

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Gutsy onballer Rory Sloane led from the front for the Crows, gathering 23 disposals and laying 13 tackles, while skipper Taylor Walker was a constant presence up forward with three goals from 18 possessions.

Early in the contest, it appeared as if Adelaide's fast-paced style would be too much for Melbourne to handle as the Crows opened up a 17-point lead at quarter-time.

The Crouch brothers, Matt and Brad, were central to the Crows' early dominance setting the tone with their attack on the ball.

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Brad, who has battled frequent injury issues in his young career, finished with a team-high 26 touches, seven clearances and eight tackles in his best game in a long while, and Matt had 21 possessions and seven tackles.

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