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Chris Scott, thus, was compelled to compensate by shifting Mark Blicavs back to defence to man the triple threats, supported by young Connor O’Sullivan.
At one point in the second quarter, the Crows led by 30 points and were scoring as if they were playing a Twenty20 game, as Fogarty booted four goals in that quarter; to half-time, Adelaide had nine goals from three players – Fogarty’s four backed up by Ben Keays’ three goals and a pair of sublime conversions from Walker, who retains his nimble feet at 35 years of age.
Patrick Dangerfield stepped up for Geelong.Credit: AFL Photos via Getty Images
Geelong’s fightback was impressive.
Propelled by the efforts of Tom Atkins, Smith and – in the third term, Dempsey and Holmes – the Cats cut that lead to just 12 points at half-time. Then, after a treble of goals (Holmes, Brad Close’s soccer and Dempsey following a hanger in the goal square), they briefly snatched the lead.
Dangerfield was menacing in attack, more dangerous deep than when higher upfield, and some of Tyson Stengle’s touches were telling, such as a tap-on that created a goal to Jack Bowes.
The key question, at the mid-point of the third quarter – as goals were traded and the Crows had edged back in front following goals to Zac Taylor and Sid Draper – was whether either team could defend well enough for long enough to win the game.
In the final 40 minutes, it was clear that Geelong had the greater composure, defensive capability and that while the Crows’ attack was formidable, the duo of Dangerfield and Cameron demonstrated why they’ve been a cut above all but a few players in the AFL for many years.
The Crows, as ever, were well-served by skipper Jordan Dawson, the indefatigable Rory Laird, and that loaded attack, in which Keays, Fogarty and Walker each took turns. But the supply lines were cut off in the second half.
Izak Rankine, who had been in doubt due to a corked calf, was excellent, too, using his pace and skills to telling effect.
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Adelaide have lost a string of games in which they’ve not “managed the moments”, as Collingwood coach Craig McRae would say. On this night, they discovered that fast, free-flowing footy isn’t sufficient to be a contender. It must be coupled with the defensive grit and decision-making in tense situations that marks the best sides.
It was Geelong that managed those moments. The Cats – young, old and mid-career – remain formidable.
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Chris Scott, thus, was compelled to compensate by shifting Mark Blicavs back to defence to man the triple threats, supported by young Connor O’Sullivan.
At one point in the second quarter, the Crows led by 30 points and were scoring as if they were playing a Twenty20 game, as Fogarty booted four goals in that quarter; to half-time, Adelaide had nine goals from three players – Fogarty’s four backed up by Ben Keays’ three goals and a pair of sublime conversions from Walker, who retains his nimble feet at 35 years of age.
Patrick Dangerfield stepped up for Geelong.Credit: AFL Photos via Getty Images
Geelong’s fightback was impressive.
Propelled by the efforts of Tom Atkins, Smith and – in the third term, Dempsey and Holmes – the Cats cut that lead to just 12 points at half-time. Then, after a treble of goals (Holmes, Brad Close’s soccer and Dempsey following a hanger in the goal square), they briefly snatched the lead.
Dangerfield was menacing in attack, more dangerous deep than when higher upfield, and some of Tyson Stengle’s touches were telling, such as a tap-on that created a goal to Jack Bowes.
The key question, at the mid-point of the third quarter – as goals were traded and the Crows had edged back in front following goals to Zac Taylor and Sid Draper – was whether either team could defend well enough for long enough to win the game.
In the final 40 minutes, it was clear that Geelong had the greater composure, defensive capability and that while the Crows’ attack was formidable, the duo of Dangerfield and Cameron demonstrated why they’ve been a cut above all but a few players in the AFL for many years.
The Crows, as ever, were well-served by skipper Jordan Dawson, the indefatigable Rory Laird, and that loaded attack, in which Keays, Fogarty and Walker each took turns. But the supply lines were cut off in the second half.
Izak Rankine, who had been in doubt due to a corked calf, was excellent, too, using his pace and skills to telling effect.
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Adelaide have lost a string of games in which they’ve not “managed the moments”, as Collingwood coach Craig McRae would say. On this night, they discovered that fast, free-flowing footy isn’t sufficient to be a contender. It must be coupled with the defensive grit and decision-making in tense situations that marks the best sides.
It was Geelong that managed those moments. The Cats – young, old and mid-career – remain formidable.
Keep up to date with the best AFL coverage in the country. Sign up for the Real Footy newsletter.
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