Crows stun Swans with 16-point victory at the SCG
The Adelaide Crows defeated the Sydney Swans 87-71 in a wet-weather AFL match at the SCG, marking Sydney's first home loss of the season. The game featured a strong performance from Adelaide's Darcy Fogarty, though his high tackle on Harry Cunningham is expected to face disciplinary review.
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The result significantly impacts the AFL premiership ladder, with Adelaide strengthening their position while Sydney suffers a setback in their top-tier standing.
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Share A A A Loading Adelaide have heaped misery on Sydney, pulling off a hard-earned 16-point win in a wet-weather scrap at the SCG.
With the scores level at 10.8 (68) apiece in the fourth quarter, a desperate Luke Nankervis launched the Crows ahead en route to a 13.9 (87) to 10.11 (71) victory on Friday night.
Darcy Fogarty celebrates a goal for the Crows. Getty Images Adelaide stamped their premiership credentials while dealing a blow to fellow flag fancies Sydney, condemning the second-placed Swans (13-5) to their first defeat at the SCG this season.
Last year’s minor premiers, the Crows (12-6) can finish the round as high as third after claiming a third straight win.
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