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Pre Game
00:00
Both teams have played the forward half game well at times this season. Melbourne has averaged 31 forward half intercepts (ranked first), while Adelaide has scored from 38 percent of its forward half intercepts (also ranked first).
Quarter 1
00:00
Q1 is now underway.
02:56
SCORE
BEHIND - Crows (Eddie Betts)
03:03
The opening score of the game to the Crows was launched from a defensive 50 intercept by Luke Brown. This was the 17th score launched from the defensive 50 this season by Brown, which is the most of any player in the competition.
04:37
SCORE
BEHIND - Crows (Rushed)
04:56
Since 2014, Adelaide has lost the contested possession count by 16 per game against Melbourne, which is the worst differential recorded by any team against the Demons in this period. The Crows have an early 14-6 edge in this count.
06:26
SCORE
GOAL - Crows (Paul Seedsman)
08:19
Adelaide currently leads 10-2 in hardball gets. These teams are ranked third (Crows) and fourth (Demons) in this measure.
09:02
SCORE
GOAL - Crows (Hugh Greenwood)
10:06
Both of the Adelaide goals have been sourced from stoppage. Melbourne is ranked third this season for score differential from stoppages, while Adelaide is ranked a lowly 14th in this measure.
10:51
Another stoppage goal to the Crows, and their second from a forward 50 stoppage. Adelaide averages seven points per game from this source.
12:53
It has been a frantic start to the game with both teams applying intense pressure. There have been 33 tackles recorded in this game and only five marks in an indication of the type of game it has been early.
14:50
A slick passage of play from the Demons starting with a defensive 50 intercept for their first goal. Melbourne has scored from 13 percent of its chains starting in the defensive 50 this season (ranked No.1).
15:18
Crows Interchange - Paul Seedsman and is possibly out for the game.
16:33
SCORE
BEHIND - Crows (Lachlan Murphy)
19:49
A goal in game No.300 for Jordan Lewis. This goal was sourced from a forward half intercept from which the Demons average 33 points per game.
24:35
Adelaide is yet to score from any of its four forward half intercepts. The Crows are ranked first this season at converting these intercepts into scores.
26:16
A terrific snap at goal from Bryce Gibbs gives the Crows a third goal from a forward 50 stoppage.
30:11
SCORE
BEHIND - Crows (Rushed)
31:07
The Crows average 62 tackles per game this season, and have already recorded 32 before quarter time tonight.
31:55
SCORE
BEHIND - Demons (Tom McDonald)
33:10
SCORE
GOAL - Demons (Bayley Fritsch)
33:14
The Crows were able yo deny the Demons their territorial game, winning time in forward half (62 percent) and the inside 50 count (17-9).
Quarter 2
00:00
Q2 is now underway.
00:15
There have been only two games this season when the Demons have had less than the nine inside 50 entries they had in the first quarter (ANZAC day eve and Queens Birthday losses).
03:10
Adelaide currently has a 6-5 edge in hitouts to advantage. Melbourne is the No.1 ranked team in this measure with an average of nine per game more than its opposition.
04:29
SCORE
GOAL - Crows (Lachlan Murphy)
04:40
Another goal sourced from a stoppage for the Crows, with Tom Lynch providing the score assist. Since the start of 2015, Lynch is ranked No.1 in the AFL for total assists.
05:36
SCORE
BEHIND - Demons (Rushed)
07:20
SCORE
BEHIND - Demons (Jeff Garlett)
07:57
SCORE
BEHIND - Demons (Jay Kennedy Harris)
09:31
In the second quarter, the Demons lead in contested possessions (15-12) and inside 50 entries (6-3), but have not managed to score a goal in this period.
10:27
SCORE
GOAL - Crows (Rory Atkins)
12:29
SCORE
BEHIND - Crows (Rory Laird)
13:08
Melbourne currently leads 52-34 in corridor disposals in an indication of the intention the Demons have to go direct with their ball movement.
14:42
Adelaide holds an 8-3 advantage in intercept marks, with Wayne Milera recording more of these marks (four) than Melbourne.
16:16
SCORE
GOAL - Demons (Jake Melksham)
16:35
A strong contested mark and goal from Jake Melksham who is having a career best season. The former Bomber is averaging career-highs for score involvements (6.8), goals (1.2), score assists (1.1) and AFL Player Rating points (13.1).
19:22
SCORE
BEHIND - Demons (Rushed)
19:43
Melbourne leads the clearances 9-3 this quarter which has helped the Demons edge the Crows for time in forward half this quarter.
21:45
SCORE
BEHIND - Demons (James Harmes)
23:50
SCORE
BEHIND - Crows (Mitch McGovern)
25:49
SCORE
GOAL - Demons (Tom McDonald)
25:56
Both teams are struggling to find a target with kicks inside 50. The mark by McDonald was the fourth forward 50 mark by the Demons, while Adelaide has taken only three such marks. Melbourne average a competition-high 14 such marks.
28:23
SCORE
BEHIND - Demons (Jeff Garlett)
29:46
SCORE
BEHIND - Crows (Jordan Gallucci)
30:08
Eddie Betts has contributed a game-high seven score involvements in the first half. The star Crow is averaging 5.7 score involvements per game this season (his lowest return since joining Adelaide).
Quarter 3
00:00
Q3 is now underway.
01:24
SCORE
BEHIND - Demons (Dom Tyson)
01:43
The opening score of the second half for the Demons was sourced from a forward half stoppage. Melbourne has now scored 0.2.(2) from seven forward half clearances, while Adelaide has scored 4.3.(27) from 11 such clearances.
03:12
A second long range goal to Jordan Lewis, and the first of the game to the Demons from a forward half stoppage. The Demons have won the first three clearances to start the third quarter.
04:58
Wayne Milera is now up to eight intercept possessions which is both a game-high and a career-high for the emerging Crow defender. No other player on the ground has more than four intercept possessions.
06:29
SCORE
GOAL - Demons (Jake Melksham)
06:38
The Demons have the last four goals of the game, lead the clearances 7-0 this quarter and have eight of the last ten scores in the match.
07:50
SCORE
BEHIND - Demons (Alex Neal-Bullen)
08:46
A goal against the run to the Crows with hard nut Hugh Greenwood generating a forward 50 intercept and goal. Adelaide has now scored 2.1.(13) from 13 forward half intercepts, while Melbourne has scored 3.4.(22) from its 16 forward half intercepts.
11:33
Crows Interchange - Mitch McGovern off due to an injury.
12:29
SCORE
BEHIND - Crows (Eddie Betts)
12:39
Adelaide leads 12-6 in forward 50 tackles, and average 11 such tackles per game. The Crows also lead 36-26 in forward half tackles.
15:08
Since the five minute mark of the second quarter, the Demons have a massive 20-5 advantage in clearances, including a 9-1 domination this quarter.
16:36
SCORE
GOAL - Demons (Bayley Fritsch)
16:59
Another forward half intercept goal to the Demons, with Jeff Garlett providing the assist on the Fritsch goal. Garlett has a team-high seven score involvements for the Demons.
19:10
SCORE
BEHIND - Demons (Nathan Jones)
19:37
The Demons lead 5-0 in hitouts to advantage this quarter, which is propelling them to a 11-1 clearance advantage.
21:21
The turnaround in clearances is allowing the Demons a territorial advantage (10-4 this quarter) and providing opportunities for forward half intercepts from which they have now scored 35 points.
23:19
SCORE
GOAL - Demons (Tom McDonald)
23:44
Another goal from a forward half intercept to the Demons who have now kicked seven of the last eight goals.
24:19
SCORE
BEHIND - Demons (Christian Petracca)
25:13
SCORE
GOAL - Demons (Jeff Garlett)
25:34
An excellent crumb and goal from Jeff Garlett continues the Demon domination. Melbourne is continuing to obliterate Adelaide at stoppages and has scored 20-0 from this source in the third quarter.
30:18
SCORE
GOAL - Demons (Jesse Hogan)
30:34
A powerful third quarter from the Demons continues with massive advantages in clearances (17-3) and inside 50 entries (18-5) leaving the Crows reeling.
31:58
SCORE
BEHIND - Crows (Rushed)
32:10
A statement quarter from the Demons with Max Gawn providing the impetus with a 7-0 domination in hitouts to advantage that propelled the pivotal 17-4 clearance win.
Quarter 4
00:00
Q4 is now underway.
01:21
Over the past four weeks, Joel Smith has won a total of 14 forward half intercepts, which is ranked No.1 in the competition. Tonight the Demons have shared the load with nine players contributing multiple forward half intercepts.
02:02
A nice transition goal to start the final quarter for the Crows was their first of the night from a defensive 50 chain. Adelaide averages 13 points per game from such chains.
03:20
Demons Interchange - Angus Brayshaw off due to the blood rule.
04:26
SCORE
BEHIND - Crows (Rushed)
05:08
SCORE
BEHIND - Crows (Riley Knight)
06:03
SCORE
BEHIND - Crows (Matt Crouch)
06:24
Adelaide has generated four shots at goal from four inside 50 entries to start the final quarter, but returned just the one goal from these opportunities.
08:53
Since half time both Clayton Oliver and Adelaide have won six clearances.
10:59
Jordan Lewis has contributed a game-high 440 metres gained, a team-high six intercept possessions and 18 disposals including two goals in his milestone game tonight.
12:39
SCORE
BEHIND - Demons (Jake Melksham)
12:58
Regular forward options in Walker, Betts, Jenkins and McGovern are yet to record a forward 50 mark tonight for the Crows.
13:54
SCORE
GOAL - Crows (Eddie Betts)
14:06
A class finish from Eddie Betts keeps the Crow fans interested. Both of the goals this quarter for Adelaide have come from defensive half chain counter attacks, in signs the Demon defence may be weakening.
14:55
SCORE
BEHIND - Crows (Rushed)
16:38
SCORE
BEHIND - Crows (Rushed)
18:26
Adelaide has eight of the last nine scores in the game, but has converted only two of these chances with tired legs and the weather conspiring against the Crows.
21:15
SCORE
BEHIND - Crows (Hugh Greenwood)
22:25
Despite missing the past six games, Jake Lever is still ranked third at Melbourne for total intercept marks this season. Adelaide currently lead 18-8 in this measure, with Melbourne still searching for a player to fill this role in the absence of Lever.
27:03
A strong tackle and accurate set shot from Taylor Walker keeps the Crows alive. Adelaide now lead 19-8 in forward 50 tackles, and has won the inside 50 count 15-7 this quarter.
27:30
Demons Interchange - Angus Brayshaw off due to the blood rule.
30:36
SCORE
BEHIND - Crows (Eddie Betts)
31:33
SCORE
GOAL - Demons (Alex Neal-Bullen)
31:47
A sealing goal to Melbourne who has again been dealing with final quarter wobbles. Adelaide had scored 3.7.(25) to 0.1.(1) in the final quarter prior to that late goal.
32:31
A withering third quarter burst from the Demons separated the two teams tonight. Melbourne, and Max Gawn, won the hitouts to advantage 16-0 in the second half and Clayton Oliver with 14 clearances and 25 contested possessions was also immense.