Western Bulldogs v Adelaide Crows
Saturday 12 September 2015
7:20pm, MCG
An emotional year for the Crows has seen the Club pull together and finish the season in outstanding form.
Finishing with 13 wins, including a round 22 57-point win against West Coast, the Crows have provided many highlights in season 2015.
Their midfield contingent of Patrick Dangerfield, Rory Sloane, Scott Thompson and Rory Laird have been dominant, led ably by Sam Jacobs in the ruck.
Despite sitting outside the top four, many have the Crows as genuine premiership contenders.
Caretaker coach Scott Camporeale had this to say after the win against the Eagles.
“It’s been a long haul for everyone at the footy club.
“As a group we wanted to make sure we earned the right, not just fall in. Their attitude was first-class.”
Adelaide Key Stats
- #1 in league for centre clearances (295)
- #3 in league for marks inside 50 (288)
- #5 in league for inside 50s (1167)
- #6 in league for clearances (864)
- #8 in league for contested possessions (3006)
Players to Watch
Patrick Dangerfield
Dangerfield is averaging 26 disposals and five tackles in 2015. He ranks fourth in the competition for inside 50s, sixth for clearances, 20th for tackles, and 20th for disposals. He has taken his game to a new level in 2015, and is recognised as one of the most damaging midfielders in the competition.
Taylor Walker
In an emotional season, Walker has lead from the front in 2015. He is averaging 14 disposals, seven marks and two goals per game. He finished the season fourth in the race for the Coleman Medal, third for marks inside 50 and sixth for marks.
Head to Head
Western Bulldogs 22
Adelaide 18
Last time we met
Western Bulldogs 18.17 (125) defeated Adelaide Crows 10.8 (68) at Etihad Stadium, round 4 2015.
Adelaide last three games
R23 2015 – Geelong 17.17 (119) defeated Adelaide 11.14 (80)
R22 2015 – Adelaide 19.12 (126) defeated West Coast 10.9 (69)
R21 2015 – Adelaide 20.11 (131) defeated Brisbane 6.8 (44)
