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Walker threads the needle after free kick
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By Chris De Silva
Adelaide with two goals in a matter of minutes!
They finally get some purchase out of a centre clearance and Taylor Walker is tackled high by Mark Blicavs.
Walker did well to stay on his feet there and he gets the free kick out of it.
This is a tough set shot again, but Walker drills it from the wrong side for a right-footer in that pocket.
Adelaide back out to a 14-point lead, this has been a good response after Geelong's run to end the third.
Keays strikes with a beautiful running banana
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By Chris De Silva
Ben Keays gets the all-important first goal of the final quarter!
Alex Neal-Bullen manages to just tap the ball forward after a forward 50 stoppage and the ball hands in the hands of Ben Keays, who finishes superbly with the outside of the boot.
That's Keays's second goal of the evening. He continues to stand up in huge moments for this side!
The final quarter is underway in Adelaide
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By Chris De Silva
Bailey Smith in the middle of the ground with a fresh jumper as we get things going in the final term.
Can the Crows finally win one of these tight ones against a fellow finals contender?
3QT: Adelaide 8.6 (54) leads Geelong 7.10 (52)
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By Chris De Silva
What a contest we've got at the Adelaide Oval heading into the last term!
Talk about a topsy-turvy quarter of football. Adelaide raced out to a 20-point lead early on, but Geelong has drawn to within a goal courtesy of the last three majors.
It's truly anyone's game heading into the final quarter.
Bailey Smith, scuffle and all, leads all players with 28 disposals and he's also picked up six clearances.
Dan Curtin is Adelaide's high man with 20 touches and three clearances.
Sam De Koning is also having a big game in the ruck for the Cats. He's got a game-high eight clearances to go along with 15 touches.
Adelaide with the slight edge in the inside 50s (38-37), while Geelong leads the clearances (35-32).
Matthew Nicks will be concerned by the battle in the middle of the ground, particularly at centre bounces, where Geelong leads 14-4.
Jeremy Cameron goalless and has just seven touches. Could he prove to be the match-winner in the final term?
Peatling and Smith in huge scuffle behind play
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By Chris De Silva
Geelong streaming forward but all the action is at the other end of the ground.
James Peatling, who has been manning Bailey Smith all night, decides he's had enough of Bazlenka and body-slams him and we're off and away.
The ensuing grapple leaves Smith with a ripped jumper as he gives away a free kick behind play for flinging Peatling for the ground in revenge.
Bowes drills a brilliant set shot to trim margin to one point
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By Chris De Silva
What a finish this is from Jack Bowes!
Bowes caught Wayne Milera holding the ball right on the boundary around 45m out from goal.
He takes a set shot from right on the boundary line on the wrong side for a right-footer, but flushes it perfectly.
Geelong now 14-3 out of the centre bounce for the night and they're making Adelaide pay a hefty, hefty price.
Could Tex Walker be in trouble over this incident?
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By Chris De Silva
I reckon the MRO will take a good hard look at this incident as well involving Taylor Walker.
Very reckless and dangerous stuff.
Dempsey makes it two goals in a minute for Geelong
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By Chris De Silva
Hang on, the Cats are right back in this one now!
More boos at the Adelaide Oval as Ollie Dempsey flings Brayden Cook out of the way in a marking contest and takes a one-handed mark.
Dempsey goes back and drills the set shot to draw the margin to just eight points.
Geelong now 3.4 on set shots for the night after those last two goals. Adelaide 3.1 on their attempts.
Neale strikes amid boos after 50m penalty
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By Chris De Silva
Geelong has a much-needed goal and it comes courtesy of a 50m penalty!
Shannon Neale takes a good contested mark on the wing and the umpires blow a 50m penalty as Hall-Kahan runs through the protected area.
I always think 50m is such a harsh penalty to pay for those ones.
Neale, after missing two set shots in the second term, makes no mistake on this one to keep the Cats in it. Big goal!
Ah Chee makes it four straight for the Crows
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By Chris De Silva
Uhh oh, danger zone here for Geelong.
A soccer off the ground from Ben Keays ends up in the hands of Cal Ah Chee inside 50.
On a night where players have missed much easier shots, Ah Chee makes no mistake on his attempt from 35m out on a 45 degree angle.
Adelaide out to a game-high 20-point lead now.
They're well-deserving of this lead after coming out stronger of the two sides after half-time.
Crows on top early in third quarter
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By Chris De Silva
It feels like Adelaide is hunting for what might be a killer blow in this quarter.
The Crows have dominated the territory battle to start the third term and the inside 50s are now dead-even at 30 apiece.
Adelaide currently holding a 14-point lead, if they're able to get the next one, it'll be tough for Geelong in these conditions.
Having said that, there is still plenty of football to be played.
Dawson strikes as O'Connor gives away free kick
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By Chris De Silva
Adelaide has the all-important first goal of the third quarter and it's the skipper Jordan Dawson who gets it!
Dawson is the deepest forward and is one-out with Mark O'Connor, who panics and grabs him around the arms.
That's a free kick every day of the week. Geelong in an early danger-zone.
Dawson yet to miss on a set shot so far this season, he's at a perfect 6.0.
The second half is underway in Adelaide
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By Chris De Silva
It's truly anyone's game as play commences at the Adelaide Oval.
One thing to be mindful of is that a 20-point lead in these conditions might be a game-winning one.
With that being said, Adelaide would love to get the first goal of the third term to stretch this margin out a little.
Dangerfield at the centre bounce again to start the quarter.
Could Tom Stewart be in trouble for this hit?
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By Chris De Silva
I reckon the MRO will take a real close look at this hit from Tom Stewart on Cal Ah Chee in the second quarter.
HT: Adelaide 6.3 (39) leads Geelong 4.9 (33)
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By Chris De Silva
Adelaide extends its quarter-time lead ever so slightly to take a six-point lead into the main break.
The conditions are less than ideal out here, both both teams have thrown the absolute kitchen sink at each other.
Adelaide has been just a little more clinical going forward, and it shows in the accuracy in front of goal.
Bailey Smith, Max Holmes and Patrick Dangerfield lead the way with 18 touches apiece.
Dan Curtin is Adelaide's leading ball-winner with 16 touches and also has three clearances.
The Crows have gotten on top in the clearance count leading in 23-20, and the inside 50s still see Geelong leading 28-23.
It's been a thoroughly contested game out there and the Cats lead the contested possession count 90-76.
Crows skipper Jordan Dawson has also been brilliant with 13 touches, four intercepts and four score involvements to go along with his goal.
Geelong will want Jeremy Cameron to get back into this game in the second half. He's been held to just five disposals so far.
Keays strikes from close range
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By Chris De Silva
Adelaide continues to remain dangerous heading forward!
Ben Keays drills Adelaide's sixth goal of the night just a minute before the half-time siren.
Can the Crows add another one here?
Neale with a pair of set shot misses as Cats stay inaccurate
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By Chris De Silva
Geelong now up to 4.9 for the night in front of goal as Shannon Neale misses a pair of shots inside a minute.
Neale hitting the post on the second attempt, which was much better than his first.
Scores level despite Geelong having five more scoring shots.
Dangerfield still leading all players with disposals, he's now up to 17.
Dawson strikes from long-range after turnover
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By Chris De Silva
Jordan Dawson reads Zach Guthrie's mind and chops off a kick outside of defensive 50.
Dawson takes the mark 45m out directly in front and then flushes the set shot from just outside 50.
The Adelaide skipper is now up to 13 touches and has a clearance as well.