Four games were decided by three points or less last weekend in an incredible round of football.
The team at AFL Media has gone through each club's respective records in close contests, focusing on matches over the past five years with a final margin of 10 points or less, including draws.
Are the Crows cool in close contests?
Matches: 19 Wins: 8 Losses: 11 Draws: 0
Having kept the core of their team together, the Crows have learned how to close out tight games. Since 2015, they have a 4-2 record in games decided by 10 points or fewer compared to 4-9 in 2013-14. However, the Crows have a mixed record in close games under Don Pyke. Since Pyke was appointed in 2016, the Crows have won one of three close games. They are yet to have a game decided by 10 points or fewer this season.
Five that matter
Western Bulldogs, Elimination Final, 2015, MCG, 16.13 (109) v 14.18 (102)
Skipper Taylor Walker produced two crucial plays – kicking a clutch goal and setting up Charlie Cameron for the sealer – at the end of the game to ensure the Crows kept their season alive.
Hawthorn, Round Five, 2016, MCG, 17.7 (109) v 17.10 (112)
The Crows led by 15 points at the 18-minute mark of the final term before the Hawks rallied, Paul Puopolo kicking his fifth goal in the dying stages to secure victory.
Carlton, Round 10, 2015, MCG, 14.15 (99) v 14.6 (90)
After losing five close games in a row, the Crows were finally able to close one out for the first time since Round Six, 2014.
North Melbourne, Round 22, 2014, Blundstone Arena, 13.16 (94) v 14.17 (101)
The Crows slipped out of the top eight, and would ultimately miss the finals, as the Kangaroos stormed home with five goals to three in the last quarter.
North Melbourne, Round Nine, 2013, Etihad Stadium, 18.17 (125) v 19.10 (124)
Sam Kerridge was the unlikely hero, booting six goals as the Crows staged a remarkable comeback to rally from 30 points down at the last change. - Lee Gaskin
