The Crows can hurt you in many ways

Coming into their match with Gold Coast, Josh Jenkins (26) and Eddie Betts (22) were among the AFL's top-six goalkickers, yet Adelaide barely needed a yelp from them to romp to victory. Jenkins kicked just one, and despite his mistimed attempt at goal of the year, Betts was goalless. But it mattered little for the Crows as captain Taylor Walker found some touch with five goals, and draftee Wayne Milera kicked three, as did unheralded Mitch McGovern. They were facing an undermanned Suns defence missing four of their six regular starters, but the diversity of options in the air and on the ground will keep most oppositions nervous as the season wears on. - Michael Whiting

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