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6d ago

Adelaide Overturns 32-Point Deficit to Reclaim AFL Ladder Lead

Matthew Nicks hailed the sell-out Adelaide Oval crowd as the catalyst for a decisive fourth-quarter surge fuelled by Riley Thilthorpe’s four goals alongside Izak Rankine’s playmaking.

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Overview

  • Adelaide trailed by 32 points late in the opening quarter before outscoring Hawthorn 8-0 in the second stanza and sealing the win with a six-goal final term to prevail 15.11 (101) to 13.9 (87).
  • Riley Thilthorpe finished with four goals, while Izak Rankine added three majors and three goal assists to drive the Crows’ comeback.
  • Captain Jordan Dawson anchored Adelaide’s midfield with 21 disposals, 11 tackles and two goals as he quelled early Hawthorn momentum.
  • The victory returned the Crows to the top of the AFL ladder at 15–5, with Hawthorn holding fifth place on 13–7 as both sides push for finals positioning.
  • Coach Matthew Nicks credited the 50,654-strong home crowd and team trust for sustaining the Crows’ resilience, even as Hawthorn’s Will Day limped off with late cramps.