1. Need excitement Better call Paul … or Eddie
North Melbourne was storming home with four goals in five minutes, drawing to within three points of the home side late in the fourth quarter. But in the final play of the
What a grab this was by Eddie Betts! #weflyasone pic.twitter.com/HvDLRHF7wp
— Adelaide Crows (@Adelaide_FC) August 19, 2018
2. Roos deflated by Dees boilover
North Melbourne entered the match believing a drought-breaking victory at the Adelaide Oval would keep its season alive. But the Demons’ upset win in the west was completed as the Roos were in their half-time break. A place in the finals is now just a mathematical equation that involves Geelong losing to Gold Coast and North beating St Kilda and a massive change in percentage by both sides. At the start of the
3. Brown controls Coleman destiny
Ben Brown’s lean record against the Crows has continued but he’ll still have the final say in the race for the Coleman Medal. He entered the match against the Crows with 58 goals, two behind the Tigers’ Jack Riewoldt and one ahead of Lance Franklin, who kicked a bag of five against the Giants. Unfortunately, the Roos forward couldn’t add to his tally at the Adelaide Oval with limited opportunities and Andy Otten breathing down his neck. In the final round of the
4. Legal bumps
There were two bruising bumps in this contest that appeared legitimate acts of aggression, but will no doubt be looked at by the Match Review Officer. Late in the third
Pyke confirms Doedee has a suspected fractured collarbone, it’s likely he’s played his last game for 2018 #weflyasone
— Adelaide Crows (@Adelaide_FC) August 19, 2018
5. Otten auditions for 2019
There was speculation Andy Otten may have been picked for a farewell game after being named as a replacement for Alex Keath on Saturday. But the Crows’ list manager could be having second thoughts about the utility after a strong performance against Ben Brown. The Roos' key forward is probably his ideal match-up these days – a player that runs in straight lines and is not lightning quick. Otten has been praised for his perseverance over the journey, taking nearly a decade to reach his 100th game earlier this year. But with no contract for