SUMMARY
The Giants have never beaten the Crows and in five meetings between the two sides, have never been close to taking the points. This week they have the chance to reach two significant milestones in the club's short history. If they can topple the Crows, it will not only be their first victory over the club, but the Giants' first ever three-game winning streak.
WHERE AND WHEN: Spotless Stadium, Saturday 2.10pm AEST
TV AND RADIO: www.afl.com.au/broadcastguide.workstation
LAST FIVE TIMES
R16, 2014, Adelaide 20.20 (140) d Greater Western Sydney 9.18 (72) at Spotless Stadium
R5, 2014, Adelaide 21.11 (137) d Greater Western Sydney 10.12 (72) at Adelaide Oval
R7, 2013, Adelaide 29.13 (187) d Greater Western Sydney 7.10 (52) at Spotless Stadium
R16, 2012, Adelaide 27.16 (178) d Greater Western Sydney 8.11 (59) at Spotless Stadium
R4, 2012, Adelaide 13.18 (96) d Greater Western Sydney 7.8 (50) at AAMI Stadium
THE SIX POINTS
1. The Giants are ranked fourth for points scored in 2015, averaging 96 per game compared to 80.9 last season. The Crows are ranked third, averaging 101 points per game.
2. Adelaide has won all five clashes between the two sides by an average margin of 87 points.
3. The Giants are ranked third for average disposals per game this year with 387.6, while Adelaide is seventh at 374.9 per game.
4. The Giants have played at Spotless Stadium only once this season for an upset victory over Hawthorn by 10 points, while Adelaide has two wins from three interstate trips in 2015.
5. Despite kicking more goals in 2015 the Giants have struggled to kick straight. They are ranked 17th for accuracy with 94.109 at 43.7 per cent. The Crows are fourth at 52.3 per cent.
6. After starting the year ranked No.6 on the AFL official player rankings list, Giants' midfielder Ryan Griffen has dropped to No.16 after round seven.
IT'S A BIG WEEK FOR …
Sam Jacobs. The Crows ruckman will be vital to his side's chances of keeping their unbeaten record over the Giants intact. His duel with in-form Giant Shane Mumford will help decide the game's midfield battle, and with the Giants' array of young stars all flying, Jacobs will need to give the Crows first use of the ball.
PREDICTION: Greater Western Sydney by 40 points
