Rd 19 - Adelaide vs Melbourne - Sat 28/07 7:40pm Adelaide Oval

[Trindacut]

This is a huge game with massive finals implications for both clubs. Adelaide (12th; nine wins, eight losses) is aiming for its fourth win from its past five games, while Melbourne (seventh; 10 wins, seven losses) needs to respond from its heartbreaking after-the-siren loss to Geelong. The Crows are building nicely. Wayne Milera's attack off half-back has been important, defender Rory Laird has just about locked in a second straight All Australian guernsey and their pressure is up across the ground. The Crows will be boosted by the return of skipper Taylor Walker from a one-game suspension. Ruckman Sam Jacobs will need to at least break even with Brownlow Medal contender Max Gawn to give their midfielders a chance of controlling Clayton Oliver, Angus Brayshaw and Christian Petracca. Oliver has been especially damaging, with Riley Knight likely to be given the run-with role after impressive jobs on Joel Selwood and Dayne Beams in recent weeks.

[Trindacut]

No late changes. Melb by 70 points.

[shaker]

Hard to pick this one but you would think the Crows at home should get the job done

[TomK]

Tough losing especially when you’re the better side for 3 quarters, should’ve had a bigger lead than 7 at the half but that disgusting third quarter and rubbish goal kicking in the 4th, including like 2 or 3 missed from the goal square, cost us in the end, oh well, looking forward to next year.

Enjoy September, Dees’ fans!