The Power held a seemingly commanding 18-point lead some eight minutes into the last term. But there were some nervous moments in the final term when the Bombers drew level having trailed by 34 points early in the match before St Kilda steadied with a five-goal burst to put the result to bed. 1': Into the last minute now, and it's a tired scramble out there. SHE CAN! Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says his side's inaccuracy was the cause of their defeat on Sunday, not a lack of composure in the final . The Suns snapped a two-game losing streak, restricting the Kangaroos to just two points in the third quarter during their 14.13 (97) to 7.12 (54) home victory. Dawson's accurate set shot from about 35 metres out has delivered the Crows a first victory of the season, 15.6 (96) to 13.14 (92). Just rewards for a titan of this league. Sport, religion and family: Who is incoming AFL boss Andrew Dillon? It was the Hawks' second tight loss in as many rounds after a heartbreaking two-point defeat at the hands of the Giants. What a game she has played, her and Hatchard the clear front runners for BOG honours. Essendon moved Kyle Langford forward at the final change and kicked the first three goals of the final term. Sidebottom missed the goal but the behind was all Collingwood needed to take a one-point lead and hit the front for the first time in the game with 20 seconds remaining. As Murphy clutched the back of his neck while medicos helped him off the field, Dawson was given the ball for his clutch kick. After taking a one-goal lead into quarter-time, the Power broke out to a 17-point advantage in the second term and looked like they might be about to take control. Adelaide let Melbourne off on multiple occasions throughout the second quarter until Phillips snapped to deliver a 17-point lead. 5': Again Melbourne have a sniff inside 50, but the Adelaide defence will not be beaten! His left-footer curled through to cap his best game for his new club, which featuredtwo goals and 25 disposals. As the Crows celebrate on Adelaide Oval with family, friends and fans we will leave the blog there for the day. Despite having improved in both games since their round-one capitulation against Geelong, it hasn't been enough for the Bombers to avoid going 0-3 for the first time since 1967. Jesse Motlop made the most of the umpire's call to put the Blues back in front at the 15-minute mark as the teams battled it out between the arcs until Curnow's final intervention. And in his first game against Port, Dawson kicks a match-winning goal after the siren. It denied Adelaide legend Erin Phillips a third medal after claiming honours in 2017 and 2019. It's been another one to remember, and a treat we should cherish to watch Erin Phillips and this whole Crows team play together. Adelaides midfield stayed on top in the second stanza, with their bigger bodies proving too much for the Dees. The Crows booted . But if Petracca doesn't dominate then Clayton Oliver usually will. (modern). With the grand final slipping away, Melbourne had to counter and did, stepping up the pressure and attacking through the corridor. Adelaide tumble from fifth to eighth, their four-game winning streak ending with coach Matthew Nicks lamenting the goalkicking yips. Cripps was superb for the Blues with match-highs for disposals (42), clearances (13) and score involvements (11), while Green amassed 34 touches and seven clearances. Two minutes to go, we're just counting down to the celebrations now. Its another Collingwood miracle and we shouldnt be surprised, Fox Footys Anthony Hudson said. It starts with Hatchard's composure on the wing and ends up with Ponter who marks, plays on 8': Another scramble in the pocket after Gay's kick forward, but the ball spills out of play. But buoyed by a boisterous Adelaide Oval crowd of 16,712 and desperate to atone for last years grand final defeat to Brisbane, the Crows held on grimly. Adelaide Crows AFLW (@CrowsAFLW) April 10, 2021. However it was the Crows who looked better organised and when Jas Hewitt took a ripping grab on the goal line Adelaide opened their account. Chasing their third flag, the Crows were just a bit tougher and a cleaner all game, and despite a third quarter rally from Melbourne, the home team ran out worthy winners when Danielle Ponter broke away and goaled to seal it for Adelaide. The Blues were almost made to pay for their profligacy in front of goal, especially after they only managed five behinds from 15 inside-50s in the third term to leave the door open for the Giants. AFL commentators are blowing up after extraordinary scenes during Collingwoods win over Adelaide with calls for an investigation. Meanwhile Casey Sherriff is down and nursing what looks a nasty arm injury. Four days after finishing second in the AFLW best and fairest, Anne Hatchard was named best on ground, with 26 disposals, five clearances, six tackles and nine marks in a 4.5 (29) to 2.4 (16) win at Adelaide Oval. In atoning for last season's grand-final defeat, the Crows have now won three of the five grand finals since the AFLW started, adding the 2022 flag to their 2017 and 2019 triumphs. Poor goalkicking is poor football. Former Carlton and Brisbane forward Harris also earned the unenviable statistic of becoming the first player to lose an AFLW or VFL/AFL grand final with three separate clubs. Because back when the licence came up, there was a fair bit going on.. Boundary throw in, Melbourne pressing. the Magpies latest insane comeback victory. We love coming to training and hanging out with each other. Have the Tigers over-achieved? Jack Higgins and Dan Butler kicked four goals each for the Saints, whose blistering opening and stifling defence were features of the 14.8 (92) to 11.8 (74) victory. The Lions are in dreamland. Collingwood have once again proved they are the AFLs comeback kings, defeating Adelaide by a point in another ridiculous finish. Collingwood now sit atop the ladder at 6-1, while the Crows are still sitting inside the top eight with a 4-3 record. It narrowed the margin to 10 points and kept the crowd on the edge of their seats. And you just think how can they keep delivering and ending up in these epics. Ranking every AFL after-the-siren winning goal since 2000, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Adelaide's Rory Laird (29 disposals), captain Jordan Dawson (30) and Jake Soligo (24) were midfield stand-outs, Tom Doedee (24) was stellar in defence and Chayce Jones and Luke Pedlar kicked two goals apiece. (De Goey) almost hit the doc, isnt there a duty of care there? This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. The foes have faced off 51 times. Collingwood's Josh Daicos collected a game-high 31 disposals and captain Darcy Moore was brilliant in defence despite being in doubt because of illness just 20 minutes before play. The lead changed five times during Friday night's contest at the MCG, and the Bombers got within 11 points with six minutes remaining, but the Demons' premiership power won out. It was Adelaide's first win in Launceston since 2005. Magpie Tom Mitchell (29 touches), Jordan De Goey (24) and Sidebottom (24) revelled in the wet while Brodie Mihocek kicked three goals. His left-footer appeared off-line before curling to the left, and through the goals, through to cap his best game for his new club - two goals and 25 disposals. Boak (28 disposals), Ryan Burton (22), Ollie Wines (30) and Karl Amon (22) were among Ports best players. Port Adelaides maligned forward Todd Marshall slotted five goals while Mayes and Georgiades each kicked two. Nic Martin (27 disposals) was among the Bombers' best and Darcy Parish racked up 34 touches, with Caldwell and Archie Perkins kicking two goals each. His left-footer appeared destined for a point. UMPIRES McLaren, Morris, Nicholls. Sam Weideman starred with 4.3 up forward in his first game since round 13 of 2021, after stepping in to replace premiership full-forward Ben Brown who was forced into isolation on Friday. A lovely finish on the run, and the champagne is on ice in Adelaide. Star full-forward Max King should be able to play a role in the second-half of the season as he recovers from a shoulder reconstruction. Then, against the run of play, the Crows broke down the wing and found Ponter, who took a mark, played on and iced the game. Port Adelaide's maligned forward Todd Marshall slotted five goals while Mayes and Georgiades each kicked two. I have three kids that are potential little germ spreaders. While given a free, Murphy was assisted off the field and unable to take his kick, with the ball given to ex-Swan Dawson. As part of their 150th celebrations, St Kilda inducted former star players Leigh Montanga and Nick Dal Santo into the club's Hall of Fame. With co-captain Jy Simpkin missing through suspension, North Melbourne's midfield was dealt another huge blow minutes before the opening bounce, when gun midfielder Luke Davies-Uniacke withdrew with calf tightness. Despite dominating possession, Carlton were made to pay for their inaccuracy in front of goal in a performance that will have frustrated coach Michael Voss. "Even in the second half just at the end there, we had our chances still to hold on and win that game. Picture: Nicole Garmston Alex Rance celebrates with Justin Leppitsch. It's amazing. Danielle Ponter (two goals) was Adelaide's spark up forward while Chelsea Randall and Chelsea Biddell double-teamed Tayla Harris to keep the star forward goalless. Momentum swung around the contest when the Bombers lifted their intensity, with Will Setterfield setting an example. 15': Melbourne go forward first and it looked for a second like Bannan was going to burst clear. No doubt in my mind either, that was a stellar performance on the biggest stage. For Adelaide, theyll be shattered to drop this game having had chances in both the first and third terms - when they dominated possession and inside 50s - to really put Collingwood away. Watch every match of every round of the 2023 Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE on Kayo Sports. Having said that, Adelaide have just lost the unlosable. We just keep turning up every year. 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It's a bit strange, we've had five grand finals and we've been part of 4, and won 3. Dawsons accurate set shot from about 35 metres out has delivered the Crows a first victory of the season, 15.6 (96) to 13.14 (92). Adelaide's Rory Sloane topped the overall possession count with 30, alongside his seven tackles and one goal assist. With it, she became the second AFLW player after Carlton's Darcy Vescio to reach the 50-goal mark. Adelaide drew first blood when defender Libby Birch gave away a free kick off the ball for bumping Ponter. Champion full-forward Bill Mohr was posthumously elevated to Legend status at the Saints. Watch every match of every round of the 2023 Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE on Kayo Sports. Brownlow Medal favourite Nick Daicos was relatively subdued by a Ben Keays tag yet still had 26 touches, though five were kick-ins. But Ken Hinkley's side remain in the mire with three consecutive losses and a looming Thursday night fixture against reigning premiers Melbourne. Michalanney, Adelaide's first father-son recruit, was charging at full pace after the ball when Marshall came from the other direction and cleaned him up with a brutal front-on bump. And weird. Adelaide Crows forward Taylor Walker is the AFL's leading goal-kicker this season following a superb performance against the Gold Coast Suns on Friday. Adelaide claimed its third Premiership on Saturday. "We have got good method. AND SLOTS IT! Versatile forward Tim Membrey was lively early in his first game of the season, but captain Jack Steele looked well below his brilliant best after returning from a broken collarbone suffered against the Western Bulldogs in round two. And Crow midfielders Harry Schoenberg (23 possessions), Matt Crouch (29), Rory Laird (31) and Ben Keays (25) were prolific ball-winners. And Crow midfielders Harry Schoenberg (23 possessions), Matt Crouch (29), Rory Laird (31) and Ben Keays (25) were prolific ball-winners. The Collingwood coach was more mild-manned in his assessment of the umpires than most with footy commentators in meltdown mode after some baffling umpire decisions. Picture: Michael Klein Adelaide were two points down with just four seconds remaining when Lachlan Murphy grabbed a loose ball in the forward line and was crunched high by Port's Sam Mayes. Oliver, the three-time Demons best-and-fairest, gathered 38 possessions in a display that should result in the umpires giving him three Brownlow Medal votes. There are plenty of angry football commentators demanding an explanation.