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Adelaide Crows Edge Port Adelaide in Thrilling Showdown Victory

The Crows secured a five-point win in the 57th South Australian Showdown, reclaiming the lead in the rivalry’s head-to-head record as Mark Keane's heroics and Izak Rankine’s late brilliance stole the show.

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Overview

  • Adelaide defeated Port Adelaide 13.11 (89) to 12.12 (84) in a closely contested Showdown at Adelaide Oval in front of 53,117 fans.
  • The win shifted the overall Showdown rivalry record to 29-28 in Adelaide’s favor, marking a pivotal moment in the storied competition.
  • Izak Rankine delivered two goals in a decisive four-minute burst in the final quarter, helping the Crows overturn a two-point deficit at three-quarter time.
  • Defender Mark Keane made a match-saving mark in the final moments but was also reported for a third-quarter incident involving Jeremy Finlayson.
  • Port Adelaide captain Connor Rozee earned the Showdown Medal with 32 disposals, becoming the first player to win it outright on a losing team.