Adelaide 15.12.(102)
Richmond 13.7.(85)
The Adelaide Football Club has defeated a much improved Richmond team on the Gold Coast. The margin at three quarter time was 40 points but the Tigers were able to finish strong and reduce the margin. In what is turning out to be a hotly contested top-4′, the Crows may look back at this squandered opportunity to give their percentage a much needed boost.
Big Moment
Tippets four goals in the first-half cannot be overlooked as the biggest moment in the match.
Key Players for Adelaide
Kurt Tippet – Only had 13 disposals for the match, but kicked 5 goals and 3 behinds for the game. He also had 2 inside-50s and 3 scoring assists. The dominant forward of the evening.
Scott Thompson – Fantastic game for Thompson who had 27 touches which included ten contested possessions, 8 clearances and 5 inside-50s. The most impressive aspect of his game was his ten tackles; the most of any Adelaide player.
Graham Johncock – Played well in defense for the Crows having 29 touches for the evening. 11 of these were contested; the most for the team.
Key Players for Richmond
Robin Nahas – Great game from the young star. Kicked four goals and had 4 inside-50s. Adds some much needed spark to the Richmond team who are still lacking a dominant forward.
Shane Tuck – 33 disposals in a great game for Tuck. Is having a real impact in his last month of football. 10 clearances and 5 inside-50s. Of his 33 touches, 14 were contested and also chipped in with 6 tackles.
Richard Tambling – Have to mention this mans game after being criticized heavily earlier in the year. 31 possessions for the night and is showing the potential this guy has.
Musings from the Match
* Kurt Tippet was clearly the best forward for the match.
* The Tigers despite looking down and out at stages, continued to come at the Crows throughout the evening.
* Nathan Foley looks to have a calf injury which will hurt the Tigers.
* Ben Cousins is starting to show his class having another good game for the Tigers.
* Crowd of 11,174 at the Gold Coast, good crowd considering the two teams that were playing.
* Could Kurt Tippet be one of the franchise players for the Gold Coast, from Queensland and may look to go home.
SuperCoach
The injury to Nathan Foley would have hurt many with him only having 32 points.
Tags: Ben Cousins, Graham Johncock, Kurt Tippet, Nathan Foley, Richard Tambling, Robin Nahas, Scott Thompson, Shane Tuck
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