Defender Rory Laird recorded a career-best 43 disposals as he helped guide Adelaide to a confidence-boosting 15-point win over Geelong on Thursday night.
Laird passed 40 touches for the fourth time, and with 28 uncontested
Tom Lynch dominated the Crows’ forward line with four goals and five marks, and his 14 contested possessions highlighted a physical battle between the two sides. All up, Lynch finished with 22 disposals at a clinical 91 per cent efficiency.
Just days after he extended his contract for another five years, midfield maestro Rory Sloane racked up 27 disposals (including a team-high 17 contested possessions), eight clearances, seven tackles and a game-high nine inside
Like Laird, Matt Crouch ran free with 24 uncontested possessions, totalling 30 disposals and five marks.
Wayne Milera was everywhere as he turned playmaker on the night and collected 23 touches at 91 per cent efficiency, with two goal assists. Eleven of his disposals were in Adelaide’s six-goal third quarter.
The return of Rory Atkins was a welcome sight, snapping up 28 disposals and six marks, while Tom Doedee proved to be a rock in defence, finishing with 20 touches, five marks and three tackles.
Rory Laird finished with a massive 43 disposals. Crouchy had 30, Atkins 27. Tommy Lynch outstanding with four goals #weflyasone
— Adelaide Crows (@Adelaide_FC) July 12, 2018
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