Adelaide vs Sydney – Round 13 match recap

Adelaide – 12.13 (85)

Sydney – 10.9 (69)

Adelaide has continued their dominance of Sydney in recent times by posting its fifth consecutive win against them on Saturday afternoon. The visitors started the game in promising form, however, and it wasn’t until after the main break that the Crows really turned it up. The third quarter saw the Crows kick 5 unanswered goals to steal the lead and it was a tussle from there. The Swans came again in the last quarter, bringing the margin back to just two but the Crows had the better and sealed the win with goals to Tyson Edwards and Jason Porplyzia.

Big Moment

It has to be the next installment of the Barry Hall Brain Fade series. Hall was reported after the three quarter time siren for striking Ben Rutten.

Key Players for Adelaide

Jason Porplyzia – The Porpoise kicked 4.1 from 7 marks and 15 touches and was instrumental in getting the Crows not only back in the game, but also over the line as well.

Bernie Vince – His 28 disposals and 9 marks were critical, especially after half time where he really helped the Crows get the ball forward.

Key Players for Sydney

Matin Mattner – He was the high possession getter for the game, with 30, and really played hard for the whole day. He also chipped in with 5 tackles and a goal.

Rhyce Shaw – Was close second in disposals behind Mattner on 29. Like Mattner, he also chipped in with 5 tackles and a goal.

Musings from the match

· When will Barry Hall learn?

· The Swans looked like blowing out the scoreboard after a quick running goal to start the third, but the Crows wouldn’t be beaten.

· Adelaide had 41 less disposals, but clearly used the ball better.

· Adelaide’s big men dominated the Ruck contests.

· The Swans pressure was emense and as such they racked up 13 more tackles than the home side.

· Heath Grundy and Jesse White were also reported for the Swans.

· Kurt Tippet kicked 2.3 in a stark contrast to his game against the Bombers a few of weeks ago.

Supercoach news

Jason Porplyzia – Is the Porpoise back in town? He kicked 4.1 and returned a score of 145 today. If he keeps doing that, lots of people will be happy.

Martin Mattner – His stats have been mentioned already but they returned a massive 163 this week.

Rhyce Shaw – He has looked good all year since being traded from Collingwood. Returned 133 in Supercoach this week.

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