Adelaide’s 16-point win over Sydney at the SCG on Thursday continued the Club’s solid track record at the venue.
It was the thirteenth win from 20 trips, and the Crows’ 65 per cent success rate is the best of any team at the SCG.
Brad Crouch led the way for disposals at 26, but the Crows had an even spread of performers with eight players notching more than 20 touches.
In his second competitive game back from injury, Crouch tallied 10 contested possessions, 13 uncontested possessions, five tackles and a goal.
He was closely followed by brother Matt who had 24 touches, six clearances, seven tackles and five inside-50s.
Young Crows Chayce Jones and Lachlan Murphy chipped in with an equal team-high five inside-50s.
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Murphy recorded a career-high 17 possessions in his thirteenth appearance, and the 20-year-old was composed with a 70.6pc disposal efficiency.
Co-captain Rory Sloane was influential as he amassed a team-high 13 contested possessions and eight tackles.
Sam Jacobs dominated the ruck contest, managing nearly twice as many hit-outs as counterpart Callum Sinclair (40-22).
Jacobs, who overcame an injury concern in the third quarter, tied with Essendon’s Tom Bellchambers for the second most hit-outs for Round Two. Melbourne’s Max Gawn led the competition with 53.
As a team, the Crows managed to edge the Swans 38-36 for clearances and 63-52 for tackles.
Sydney led disposals 381-377, inside-50s 55-52 and contested possessions 138-137.