Adelaide have stayed in touch with the top eight after a recording gutsy five-point win over Brisbane at the Gabba.
The Crows held off the spirited Lions in a bruising encounter to record a crucial away win and snap the home side’s three game winning streak.
Here’s everything you need to know!
The Moment: Brisbane pair fly high in scintillating passage of play
This passage of play perfectly encapsulates Brisbane’s bold style of football under coach Chris Fagan.
Lions forward Josh Walker got the ball rolling with a spectacular grab which is certain to be a contender for Mark of the Year.
Walker dished the ball off to Daniel Rich with his booming kick finding youngster Cam Rayner who rose above the pack to haul in an absolute screamer of his own in the goal score.
It’s Australian rules football at its very best.
HANGER CITY AT THE GABBA!#AFLLionsCrows pic.twitter.com/vjUoemKQbo
— AFL (@AFL) July 21, 2018
Eddie Betts also reached for the skies, taking this hanger during the third quarter.
Eddie Betts soars!#AFLLionsCrows pic.twitter.com/AV4WrEdz8d
— AFL (@AFL) July 21, 2018
The Stars: Matt Crouch and Hugh Greenwood
Matthew Crouch dominated the midfielder battle and was a key player in Adelaide’s gritty win.
Crouch amassed 40 disposals, eight clearances, four tackles, six inside 50’s and two goal assists to claim best on ground honours and continue his rich vein of form.
Hugh Greenwood was also superb for the Crows, booting four goals, winning 11 contested possessions and having a hand in ten score involvements.
What’s next?
Adelaide face Melbourne next Saturday night at the Adelaide Oval in a blockbuster matchup that could have huge implications for both club’s finals aspirations. Brisbane face a tough assignment as they travel to Geelong to take on the Cats next Saturday afternoon.
Full Score
Brisbane: 4.1, 8.2, 9.7, 13.10.88
Adelaide: 3.4, 9.7, 12.11, 13.15.93
GOALS
Brisbane: McStay 2, Rayner 2, Berry 2, McInerney 2, Zorko, Rayner, Barrett, Christensen, Hipwood
Adelaide: Greenwood 4, Knight 2, Jenkins 2, Gibbs, Seedsman, Gallucci, Laird, Betts
BEST
Brisbane: Witherden, Beams, Cutler, Martin, Zorko, Gardiner
Adelaide: Crouch, Laird, Greenwood, Gibbs, Milera, Lynch
INJURIES
Brisbane: Nil
Adelaide: Murphy (nose), Doedee (concussion)
Reports: Nil
Official crowd: 20,475