Socially speaking
Adelaide’s 57-point win over Gold Coast on Saturday saw social media a flutter with fans once again voicing their opinions.
After a nervous first quarter for the crowd, the home side responded by kicking 15 of the next 17 goals. Crows players and fans took to Twitter to celebrate the win.
“Great win by the boys @Adelaide_FC today. Especially after a slow start. Well done also to my housemate big tex kicking 7 for norwood today!” wrote injured Bernie Vince (@bvince17).
“Good to be back on the winners list today, boys played some good footy!!” Sam Jacobs (@samjacobs24).
“Good win yesterday by the boys!” Brodie Smith (@BrodieSmith).
“Great win by the boys today! Kept at it all day!” Matt Jaensch (@matt_jaensch).
CEO Stephen Trigg @crowsceo tweeted: “Better! Couldn't breathe for a while there, but a great response from our crew.”
From Australian Idol alumni to marriage proposals, there were some great social media comments and here are some of the best.
Adelaide born Australia Idol winner Wes Carr tweeted his support: “Here we go Camry crow.”
“I was there, great win, lot better effort. Dangerfield, Sloane, Wright played great, was a team effort” (Margot)
“Pretty much looking forward to next weekend already. Collingwood v Crows should be intense.” #gocrows (Thomas)
“Get lost with the negativity! 4 points! Go u crows! Patty u r an absolute superstar! Marry me!” (Jayden)
“Well done boys, keep the determination to fight in your hearts.” (June)
“Most of the team did an awesome job but I say Johncock, he stopped them dead this week.” (Brenton)
“ROARRRRyyyyyy! Great win boys!! stoked with porps signing my guernsey!” (Louise)
“U beauty now can we do it next wk. Keep playing like that and we can beat those collingwobbles.” (Anna)
“Rory.....Danger......Stiffy.....all hard nuts! We need more players like them :-)” (Kylie).
“Great to see some of our older and younger players starting to run into a bit of form.” (Michael)
“Patty Dangerfield you legend!! Marry me? .” (Emma)
Supporters also took to social media with their angst over the poor first quarter of football.
“I was a bit toey during the first quarter” (Vinietta).
“1st quarter was an absolute bloody shambles.” (William)
“Very slow start but got the job done from 2nd quarter onwards.” (Daniel)
“That first quarter was rubbish. The Pies would eat us up if we play like that. Play with confidence, for each other and with a determination.” (Peter)
“Awesome game boys - you gave me a few wrinkles in the 1st qtr, but made it look all too easy after that! Fantastic to be in the crowd.” (Jodi)
Opinions are continuing to come in on Twitter and Facebook about defender Nathan Bock’s first game against his old team.
Gold coast (@GoldcCoastFC) even tweeted: “The battle between Tippett & Bock, worth the price of admission in it's own” and “What about how much the SA crowd love Nathan Bock!!! Hope he has the last laugh.”
“Poor old Kurt had a hard time with Bockie.” (Anthony)
“Adelaide crowd are booing every time Nathan Bock gets the ball.” (Idmacman)
“I bet Nathan Bock feels very welcome today =].” (Katie)
“Nathan Bock, I wish you still wore a crows guernsey. But in this instance I'm glad you don't.” (Sammy)
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