Patrick Dangerfield says Adelaide’s impressive past few weeks will count for nought if the Club can’t secure at least one more win to qualify for finals.

The Crows notched up their 12^th win of the season on Saturday night, recording an 87-point thumping of an undermanned Brisbane Lions at Adelaide Oval. It followed a 112-point demolition of Essendon last week, and an upset victory over Richmond the round prior.

Precariously placed in the top eight, Adelaide will have an opportunity to book its spot in September with a win over West Coast next Sunday. Dangerfield believed the Crows could take confidence from their good recent form, which includes five wins from six starts, but said the second-placed Eagles would pose a significant challenge.

“This next two weeks decides whether we’re good enough for finals or not. Our destiny is in our own hands and it’s up to us,” Dangerfield said after the game.

“It’s been a good three-week period, but it means nothing if we can’t continue it. It’s good form to be carrying into the West Coast game … and I don’t think the players will need any extra motivation this week to get up and play good footy.

“West Coast have been one of the best sides all year. But I’m confident if we play our best footy from the start and defend well, we’re good enough to get the job done.”

Saturday night’s game was Dangerfield’s 150^th and his good mate Tom Lynch’s 50^th for the Club.

Dangerfield said it was a better experience than his last milestone match, which resulted in a hefty loss to the Sydney Swans in Round 11, 2013.

“It was a great night – a helluva lot better than my 100^th game when we lost by 73 points!” he said.

“It’s certainly a nice little milestone to tick off. I remember my first game and it’s amazing how quickly it really does go. But it doesn’t mean a huge amount if you don’t win, so the most pleasing part is winning the game and celebrating with your teammates.”

Lynch had a night out in his milestone game.

The in-form forward amassed a career-high 32 possessions, nine marks, four inside 50ms and two goal assists. It was the first time Lynch has won in excess of 30 disposals in a game.

“The Chief (Lynch) was phenomenal,” Dangerfield said.

“He’s had an unbelievable year and is such an important player for us across that half-forward line.

“His work rate is unbelievable and he’s certainly getting the rewards.”

Captain Taylor Walker also achieved a personal best, bagging seven goals to move to fourth in the Coleman Medal race on 51 goals – one behind teammate Eddie Betts.

Betts kicked three against the Lions to improve his season tally to 52, surpassing his previous personal best of 51 goals last season. After conceding two of the first three goals of the game, the Crows piled on nine unanswered goals to set up the win.

Importantly, Adelaide’s defence was also sound. For the third straight week, the Crows kept the opposition to fewer than nine goals. The Lions, who failed to score in the second quarter, managed only six goals from 38 inside 50ms on Saturday night.

“That’s where it all starts. The more successful sides are really solid defensively,” Dangerfield said.

“We weren’t terrific in that first quarter, obviously, so that’s an area we can improve on. After quarter time, we really nullified their attack and were able to create attack of our own, which was pleasing.”

Another impressive crowd of 47,527 turned out to watch the Crows defeat Brisbane.

It was the biggest crowd the Lions have played in front of since Round 22, 2011 when they narrowly lost to Collingwood at the MCG. Dangerfield praised the ongoing support of the Crows fans.

“They’ve been unbelievable all season even when we haven’t been in good form,” he said.

“Their support means a huge amount to us as players. We really do play better when they turn up and watch us, which they always do.

“Hopefully they turn up again next week, which I imagine they will!”