Adelaide crushes Richmond to keep finals hopes alive
Adelaide defeated Richmond by 32 points (9.8 (62) to 4.6 (30)), dominating possession and territory throughout.
Adelaide bounced back from a Showdown loss to dismantle Richmond and stay alive for a finals spot. The Crows controlled the game with superior disposal and efficiency.
The Crows held the Tigers to just one goal per quarter. Ebony Marinoff was everywhere for Adelaide, collecting a game-high 40 disposals and 13 tackles.
Sarah Goodwin (30), Grace Egan (25) and Chloe Bown (23) provided strong support. The Crows' ball movement left Richmond's defence struggling.
Richmond's midfield couldn't match Adelaide's intensity. Ten players finished with 10 or fewer disposals.
The Crows' defence held its shape throughout. 18-year-old Ava Stewart impressed on debut with four intercept possessions.
- 32 points
- Final margin
- 40
- Marinoff disposals
- 13
- Adelaide goalkeeper Marinoff tackles
- Three
- Rounds remaining
Why it mattersAdelaide's win keeps their finals dream alive with three rounds remaining.
AustraliaBoth clubs remain in the AFLW finals conversation, keeping the competition tight as the home-and-away season reaches its climax.
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