Adelaide and West Coast have gone head-to-head 53 times, and there have been many exciting games between the two sides.

Here are some of our favourites.

First Final at Football Park – 1997 Qualifying Final

Adelaide began the 1997 AFL finals series playing West Coast, a game which the Crows won comfortably by 33 points. It was a historic match, as it was the first AFL Final to be played at Football Park.

The Crows led at the end of every quarter and it was a complete team performance, with 10 players contributing to Adelaide’s 14 goals.

Captain Mark Bickley set the tone, amassing 31 disposals and six marks, while Ben Hart had 28 touches and six marks.

Forward Tony Modra led Adelaide up front, booting three goals including converting one after taking a trademark specky.

The win was Adelaide’s first of three victories in the 1997 finals, which culminated in the Crows winning their maiden AFL Premiership three weeks later.

Crows storm home - Round 15, 2018

In Round 15, 2018, Adelaide stormed home, mounting an inspiring comeback to win by 10 points, after trailing for the first three quarters.

Down by 20 points at three-quarter time, Adelaide appeared done however, turned its fortunes around kicking six consecutive majors. Former Crow Hugh Greenwood gave Adelaide the lead in that last term, while Taylor Walker played a massive role in the comeback, kicking three of Adelaide’s final seven goals of the game, to go along with 22 disposals and 10 marks.

Rory Laird and Matt Crouch both impressed, amassing 32 disposals each, while defender Tom Doedee kicked his first goal of his career.

First quarter goal frenzy - Round 22, 2015

In Round 22, 2015, Adelaide secured its spot in the finals after producing a strong opening quarter, outscoring the Eagles 51 to one – the third most points they have scored in a first term.

Adelaide looked destined for a big result, after kicking four goals in the opening 10 minutes of the game. 

While the Eagles were able to reduce the deficit in the second quarter, limiting the Crows to just one goal, the success was short lived. 

Adelaide was able to get the game back on its terms in the second half, booting five more goals than West Coast over the final two quarters.

Former Crow Josh Jenkins was Adelaide’s main avenue to goal and finished with six, including three in the first quarter.

Brodie Smith impressed with 29 disposals, 11 rebound 50s and 885 metres gained, while Eddie Betts applied the pressure with four tackles inside-50, 11 score involvements and two goals.

Young Crow makes the difference - Round 17, 1994

In Round 17, 1994, a young Adelaide side held its nerve against a then top-of-the table West Coast team, who entered the match with a 12-3 win/loss record.

Both teams had their opportunities during the first half and Adelaide led by one point at half-time. The Crows had a strong third term, and kicked four goals to the Eagles’ two, to take an 11-point lead into the final quarter.

The fourth term had plenty of drama and the Crows held a six-point lead with two minutes remaining. The Eagles had their chances, however both David Hart and Peter Matera were unable to convert their opportunities, handing Adelaide a hard-fought four-point win.

Tony McGuinness played a big role late winning the ball at stoppages and he finished with 32 disposals and three tackles. 

In his third game of senior footy, small forward Matthew Kluzek impressed, booting five goals and was rewarded by being nominated for the 1994 Rising Star award after the performance.

Crows soar past Eagles - Round 23, 2013

In Round 23, 2013, Adelaide defeated West Coast by 86 points, its largest margin of victory against the Eagles.

The Crows were hot out of the blocks, taking a 25-point lead into the quarter-time break after keeping West Coast goalless. 

Adelaide did most of the damage in the second half, kicking 11.8, while the Eagles managed just 2.6.

Former Crow Patrick Dangerfield was prolific in the third quarter booting three goals to go along with 29 disposals, eight marks, six clearances and was rewarded with the three Brownlow votes.

Plenty of Adelaide players got their names on the scoresheet, as the Crows registered 10 different goal kickers, including Andy Otten and Mitch Grigg, who both finished with three. 

Former on-baller Scott Thompson was damaging with the ball in hand, finishing with 33 disposals, five tackles and 601 metres gained.