AFL Debate Club: Is the umpire dissent rule worth keeping? It didn't seem to matter when the final siren sounded on the Magpies' latest insane comeback victory, beating Adelaide 8.11 (59) to 7.16 (58) in a one-point thriller to move to the top of the AFL ladder. "Even in the second half just at the end there, we had our chances still to hold on and win that game. The match was tit-for-tat throughout, with no side leading by more than three points at the breaks. Adelaide claims 31-point Showdown AFL win over Power as St Kilda, Carlton and Hawthorn post victories, Keep up with the latest ASX and business news, MasterChef judge Jock Zonfrillo dies at age of 46. 11.13 (79) 11.10 (76) 3. But inside five minutes remaining, Himmelberg scored two late majors before the last-gasp drama centred on Dawson. The Saints' opening two goals were gifts from 50-metre penalties against Mason Redman and they had the first five majors on the board before time-on in the first term. From there on, Melbourne had a resurgence after putting Daisy Pearce behind the ball with Kate Hore drawing them to within two goals. Officially a joke: AFL in meltdown after farce. Adelaide let Melbourne off on multiple occasions throughout the second quarter until Phillips snapped to deliver a 17-point lead. And Port, touted as a premiership fancy, remain winless after three games after coughing up an 18-point lead some eight minutes into the final term. The ball eventually falls to Gay who snaps, and misses across the face. And he showed why. "We knew it was going to be an arm-wrestle all game and they (Port) are a great side and credit to the boys, we just hung in there and (produced) some big plays at the end.". Start your free trial now > Collingwood trailed by 16 points at three quarter-time. CROWD 44,706 at AAMI Stadium. Follow our live coverage. AND SLOTS IT! Adelaide have become the first team to win three AFLW premierships, holding off a late surge from Melbourne to win the grand final by 13 points. Massive roars for Erin Phillips, Ebony Marinoff, Danielle Ponter and Nikki Gore (who stacked it going up the stairs). But Adelaide came back from the long break refreshed and refocused and made a perfect start to the second half when Danielle Ponter marked strongly in the goal-square and converted. The halfback clamped down on Toby Greene to restrict the Giants captain to only five disposals and one goal while gathering 24 touches himself. Nathan Murphy was helped from the field. Huge credit will also head Darcy Moore and Nathan Murphys way, with the key defensive duo immense as the Magpies often found themselves under fire. Collingwoods best included Josh Daicos who kicked a crucial goal and had 31 disposals, while Tom Mitchell (29 disposals) and Jordan De Goey (24 disposals, 10 clearances) helped the Magpies dominate at the source. AFL 2023: ESPN's way-too-early predictions - Can the Cats go again? His match-winner came after Port veteran Travis Boak missed a set-shot with one minute 40 seconds remaining, leaving the Power two points in front. In typical Collingwood fashion, they were forced to come from behind late to win, and while they only led for 20 seconds for the entire match, they were up when the final siren rang out. 5': Again Melbourne have a sniff inside 50, but the Adelaide defence will not be beaten! We love coming to training and hanging out with each other. Two-time premiers Adelaide Crows will battle for another AFLW flag at Adelaide Oval - crucially without skipper Chelsea Randall due to concussion protocols - after annihilating Melbourne. Noble comes up big to bring the Pies within a point!#AFLCrowsPies pic.twitter.com/ZrOhDRpHIN. And Crow midfielders Harry Schoenberg (23 possessions), Matt Crouch (29), Rory Laird (31) and Ben Keays (25) were prolific ball-winners. What a fun team to support. It's a bit strange, we've had five grand finals and we've been part of 4, and won 3. AFL 2023: ESPN's way-too-early predictions - Can the Cats go again? Nic Martin (27 disposals) was among the Bombers' best and Darcy Parish racked up 34 touches, with Caldwell and Archie Perkins kicking two goals each. The Hawks' ability to pick through North Melbourne's defensive zone with patient, precise ball movement and a willingness to take risks by foot allowed them to finish with 80 more uncontested possessions and 51 more marks. All times AEST (GMT +10). The Crows broke clear in the final quarter to defeat the Power by 31 points in an epic Showdown at Adelaide Oval. Boak (28 disposals), Ryan Burton (22), Ollie Wines (30) and Karl Amon (22) were among Port's best players. Eight points in it. Since 1997 All Games Last 5 Games Highest Score Lowest Score Biggest Win; Adelaide: 17: 1: 177: 44: 138: Brisbane Lions: 19: 4: 189: 39: 141 It was the Hawks' second tight loss in as many rounds after a heartbreaking two-point defeat at the hands of the Giants. Sidebottom missed the goal but the behind was all Collingwood needed to take a one-point lead and hit the front for the first time in the game with 20 seconds remaining. I have three kids that are potential little germ spreaders. Port have 26 wins, Adelaide 25. After averaging 39 possessions in his previous three games, Norm Smith medallist Christian Petracca was held to 21 touches as Essendon midfielder Andrew McGrath ran with the Melbourne superstar for extended periods. Two of those behinds, in particular, were crucial, with Johnson rushing one in the 27th minute to tie the scores at 58 apiece. 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AFL Debate Club: Is the umpire dissent rule worth keeping? Junior Rioli dropped a mark in attack and Rankine then won a critical ball on the wing, setting up Lachie Murphy for a goal that gave Adelaide back the lead. Start your free trial now >. Adelaides boss Nicks served as an assistant coach to Hinkley at Port for eight seasons from 2011. Its another Collingwood miracle and we shouldnt be surprised, Fox Footys Anthony Hudson said. You can watch the epic match winner in the video above, Analysis, local footy and the biggest moments, Seven and 7plus are the home of footy shows for every fan. The . The Blues were almost made to pay for their profligacy in front of goal, especially after they only managed five behinds from 15 inside-50s in the third term to leave the door open for the Giants. No free kick was paid and to rub salt into the Pies wounds Jordan De Goey was penalised for deliberate out-of-bounds as the play went dangerously close to Murphy and the clubs medical staff as they left the field. There was controversy when Adelaide defender Lachie Sholl took a mark, went slightly off his line and was tackled by Sam Powell-Pepper, who kicked the goal when it should have been a Crows clearance out of danger. AFL Debate Club: How could Gather Round best be improved in coming years? St Kilda's golden start to Ross Lyon's second stint as coach continued with a hard fought 22-point triumph over Carlton to consolidate their spot on top of the ladder. "I have got no doubt there's a massive mental part to the way they finish the game off - they have done it too often for it not to be," he said. Hes a very good player.. The Power held a seemingly commanding 18-point lead some eight minutes into the last term. Theyll look at inaccuracy in front of goal, where they kicked 7.16 to Collingwoods 8.11, as a key reason to why they lost. Collingwood have pulled off another insane comeback to beat Adelaide 8.11 (59) to 7.16 (58) in a one-point thriller to move to the top of the AFL ladder. The Crows took 27 more marks in the first quarter and went inside 50 seven more times, but a return of 3.6 and a 22-point lead at the first break wasn't adequate reward for their early dominance. 10': Stoppage inside 50 for Melbourne. Adelaide: Ricciuto, Carey, Clarke, Stenglein, Burns, Goodwin. The Power had won five of the past six Showdowns and also had a major victory ahead of this match, striking a deal with Collingwood that allowed them to wear their traditional black-and-white "prison bar" guernsey. Ken Hinkley reckons its ironic. And in his first game against Port, Dawson kicks a match-winning goal after the siren. "We copped a little bit (of criticism) in the first two weeks but the game plan, we know it can stack up with the best teams. New to Kayo? You gave them a sniff and they took it.. In a major plus for the Saints, they should only get better the longer the season goes as they regain more players from the injury list. They've sacrified so much they're just incredible people I'm so proud of them and now they get the ultimate prize. It was the Hawks' opening victory of the season, and a first defeat for the Kangaroos. New to Kayo? Groundhog Day: Why should we care about the Suns? That umpire looked at it, saw it and decided not to blow the whistle. Elsewhere,Gold Coast comfortably took care of North Melbourne whileAdelaide snuckhome by three points against Hawthorn. We want to push ourselves getting better. In atoning for last season's grand-final defeat, the Crows have now won three of the five grand finals since the AFLW started, adding the 2022 flag to their 2017 and 2019 triumphs. 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The Adelaide Crows are the 2022 AFLW premiers after defeating the Melbourne Demons 4.5 (29) to 2.4 (16) in a gripping contest amid wild scenes at Adelaide Oval. Matthew Owies slotted two of the Blues' early majors but was subbed out in the second term due to a hamstring injury, while Curnow also finished with two. While Ponter's shot drifted wide, grand-final inclusion Jasmyn Hewett leapt to take a massive mark on the goal line before snapping the opener. History made at MCG as Crows and Demons win through to AFLW final, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, 2023 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. 3 minutes, 3 plays: Pies' EPIC comeback | 00:59, *Odds are current as of 1st May 2023, 3:28pm AEST, Crows get 'big tick' despite Pies loss | 03:07. Best on-ground was Adelaides Anne Hatchard who was relentless all day with 26 disposals, five clearances, six tackles and nine marks. However, the former Opals basketballer and three-time All-Australian, wouldnt be drawn on her future post-match. Boak (28 disposals), Ryan Burton (22), Ollie Wines (30) and Karl Amon (22) were among Port's best players. Dawson's accurate set shot from about 35 metres out has delivered the Crows a first victory of the season, 15.6 (96) to 13.14 (92). THE ADELAIDE CROWS ARE AFLW PREMIERS AGAIN! 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Richmond's Dustin Martin holds the Mark Knight victory poster after the 2017 AFL Grand Final against the Adelaide Crows. Jesse Motlop made the most of the umpire's call to put the Blues back in front at the 15-minute mark as the teams battled it out between the arcs until Curnow's final intervention. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. Former Carlton and Brisbane forward Harris also earned the unenviable statistic of becoming the first player to lose an AFLW or VFL/AFL grand final with three separate clubs. Watch the 2021 Toyota AFL Premiership Season. Phillips, 33, has been tipped to finish her career in 2023 at her family club Port Adelaide (her father is former Port Adelaide SANFL star Greg Phillips), who will enter the AFLW competition next season. AFL Round 3 Adelaide Crows sink Port Adelaide with goal after AFL siren Skip to main content Skip to navigation Presented By Full Scoreboard > ESPN Search You have reached ESPN's Australian edition. St Kilda have a five-day turnaround before hosting Port Adelaide next Friday night, while the Blues fly to Perth to face struggling West Coast on Saturday night. Had he done so, he would have been the first player in AFL history to reach that milestone in each of his first three matches. But Ken Hinkley's side remain in the mire with three consecutive losses and a looming Thursday night fixture against reigning premiers Melbourne. As part of their 150th celebrations, St Kilda inducted former star players Leigh Montanga and Nick Dal Santo into the club's Hall of Fame. Put aside footy tribalism and just enjoy the Pies, The 10 best AFL players at the quarter mark of the 2023 season. What a mighty team. Ebony Marinoff and Erin Phillips were also excellent. She marks 30 metres out, directly in front and will take all the time she is allowed. Something my wife Tracey and I will sit down and talk about and see what is next in life. It was Kangaroos ruckman Todd Goldstein's 300th AFL game but it was the Suns who started fast. The Crows trailed by nine points with mere minutes remaining at Launceston's University of Tasmania Stadium, before Izak Rankine gave them some life with a snap goal on the run. I dont even know what to say it was lucky it swung that way, Dawson told Fox Footy of his winning kick. Versatile forward Tim Membrey was lively early in his first game of the season, but captain Jack Steele looked well below his brilliant best after returning from a broken collarbone suffered against the Western Bulldogs in round two. Ash Johnson was also unlucky not to be awarded a free kick in the goal square after he was taken high in the dying minutes. UMPIRES McLaren, Morris, Nicholls. A pair of Jye Caldwell snaps came either side of Langford's toe-poke on the line. A roller coaster AFLW season of Covid scares, extreme weather, injuries and challenges, climaxed in a cracking Grand Final, with a worthy premier. While given a free, Murphy was assisted off the field and unable to take his kick, with the ball given to ex-Swan Dawson. We'll see how we go. The incoming AFL chief executive, who was appointed after a 12-month process, has denied the league has a boys club problem. There has been a miraculous amount of close games the stories just keep getting written. Have the Tigers over-achieved? Then, against the run of play, the Crows broke down the wing and found Ponter, who took a mark, played on and iced the game. The Suns snapped a two-game losing streak, restricting the Kangaroos to just two points in the third quarter during their 14.13 (97) to 7.12 (54) home victory. "My first win (for Adelaide) and a lot of the boys' first win in a Showdown, it's pretty special. It was ironic. Hawthorn. Port Adelaide's maligned forward Todd Marshall slotted five goals while Mayes and Georgiades each kicked two. Why St Kilda's second appointment of Ross Lyon is a massive gamble. Adelaides midfield stayed on top in the second stanza, with their bigger bodies proving too much for the Dees. GWS kicked three consecutive goals either side of the last change to claim the lead until the Blues were awarded a controversial free kick in the goal square when Stephen Coniglio disputed a decision. Melbourne peppered Adelaide's goal without reward at the end of the third term and start of the fourth, while Casey Sherriff was forced from the field with a wrist injury. We act like we haven't won anything. But veteran Steele Sidebottom scored a behind with 25 seconds remaining to snatch an . Adelaide were two points down with just four seconds remaining when Lachlan Murphy grabbed a loose ball in the forward line and was crunched high by Port's Sam Mayes. The Magpies reeled in a 28-point three quarter time deficit against Essendon on Anzac Day and just five days later theyve cemented their status as the AFLs comeback kings. Conor Rozee starred for the Power as Powell-Pepper and Charlie Dixon kicked three goals apiece. But Collingwood never gave up and pulled off their second epic final-quarter comeback in the space of a week. Honestly, my whole goal has been to win another premiership with this team. It really is something special. They have won 10 straight games with their most recent defeat in round 19 last year. An ice-cool Darcy Fogarty has nailed a boundary-line goal in the dying stages to secure Adelaide a fourth AFL win in a row and leave a plucky Hawthorn agonisingly short. Sam Weideman starred with 4.3 up forward in his first game since round 13 of 2021, after stepping in to replace premiership full-forward Ben Brown who was forced into isolation on Friday. Average margin: And you just think how can they keep delivering and ending up in these epics. New to Kayo? In Saturday's other results, St Kilda continued its dream start under coach Ross . It denied Adelaide legend Erin Phillips a third medal after claiming honours in 2017 and 2019. Hes dragged down over the shoulder, which is (paid as a free kick) 100 times out of 100. AFL Rookie Rankings: An historic start for a bumper draft class, One win after four games but don't write the Tigers off yet, AFL Draft Power Rankings: Harley Reid leads the top 20 prospects, AFL Draft: Five must-watch prospects in 2023. 4': Ponter again! Here's what they think of a Voice to Parliament, Soccer spectator accused of punching out teeth of referee in 'outrageous attack' refused bail, How Australia was left with only one deployable submarine, 'I don't buy that one bit': Next AFL CEO denies claims of a boys' club after promotion from general counsel. Adelaide shut the play down and forced a stoppage. However, the umpire anger was bubbling away throughout the game as the match finished with a 28-18 free kick count in the Crows favour and the situation exploded in the fourth quarter when Collingwood defender Nathan Murphy was taken out. Melbourne flexed their muscle in familiar fashion by kicking the last three goals to win 14.15 (99) to 10.10 (70). Falls short and into the pocket. Of the last 12 games they've trailed at the final break, they've now won nine times. Rising Kangaroos star Harry Sheezel fell five possessions short of 30. The Crows led 3.6 to 0.2 at quarter-time after blowing a series of shot shots as the Pies lost Nathan Krueger to a knee injury. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. His match-winner came after Port veteran Travis Boak missed a set-shot with one minute 40 seconds remaining, leaving the Power two points in front. Having said that, Adelaide have just lost the unlosable. Collingwood surge late to pip Crows by one point. I can't wait to give them a hug and kiss now. Goldstein set up one of those Stephenson goals but it was his opposite number Jarrod Witts, back from a two-week injury, who was smiling after he chipped through a rare goal of his own during a pivotal performance. Mark Stevens also posted on Twitter the victory was justice for the Magpies after a raft of bad calls by the umpires. 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Stocks up, stocks down: Long live King Charles; Swans choke at home, again! It didn't seem to matter when the final siren sounded on the Magpies' latest insane comeback victory, beating Adelaide 8.11 (59) to 7.16 (58) in a one-point thriller to move to the top of the . Adelaide's Rory Laird (29 disposals), captain Jordan Dawson (30) and Jake Soligo (24) were midfield stand-outs, Tom Doedee (24) was stellar in defence and Chayce Jones and Luke Pedlar kicked two goals apiece. AFLW 2023: ESPN's way-too-early predictions - North's time to shine? Despite having improved in both games since their round-one capitulation against Geelong, it hasn't been enough for the Bombers to avoid going 0-3 for the first time since 1967. But the Magpies midfield got the ball back and it found Steele Sidebottom in the forward pocket. University of Tasmania Stadium. And then I just couldnt believe that Ash Johnson one on the goal line. Instead, the Crows were formed but thats another story of another Showdown. As the Crows celebrate on Adelaide Oval with family, friends and fans we will leave the blog there for the day. "We have got good method. Weideman could have finished with two or three more after missing a number of easy shots in the first half but made up for it by nailing a goal backed up against the boundary line late in third quarter. A third AFLW premiership in five years is a remarkable achievement, as the Adelaide Crows overcome every challenge that is thrust before them. Dylan Moore showed his class and creativity throughout, setting up a string of goals, while Will Day worked tirelessly in the middle, notching 28 possessions. The majority of people in this state enjoy their footy and theyre on one side or the other. After falling short at the final hurdle in 2017 and 2018, Brisbane and their coach Craig Starcevich finally taste the ultimate success, beating Adelaide 6.2.38 to 3.2.20. It improved the Saints' record to 3-0 under Lyon this season, while Brad Scott was dealt his first loss in charge of Essendon. . Miller was third in Brownlow Medal votes last season and his absence would be a blow for the 2-4 side that has designs on a maiden finals campaign. The ball dipped left, through for a goal, and Adelaide won by four points. Jordan Dawson showed why he was the subject of an intense bidding war with a moment that will go down in Showdown folklore. The Magpies climbed to the top of the AFL ladder with their latest great escape, a one-point win over a wayward Adelaide in a Sunday twilight thriller. The Adelaide Crows pose for their premiership photo after defeating the Melbourne Demons in the 2022 AFLW Grand Final at Adelaide Oval. Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images. Picture: Michael Klein It was a scrappy affair at Mars Stadium, with both sides inaccurate in front goal and failing . Ponter marked strongly, played on, and threaded a super goal to delirious crowd scenes. Brad Crouch (31 disposals), Jack Sinclair (26), Mason Wood (27), Seb Ross (24) and Gresham (23) were all strong contributors. Adelaide Oval. Picture: Alex Coppel James Hird presents Dustin Martin with the Norm Smith Medal. WOOOOOW.#AFLCrowsPies. Groundhog Day: Why should we care about the Suns? I havent thought about that (my future). You can go through every decision they made or didnt make, but thats not where we live. #weflyasone, COLLINGWOOD ARE THE MOST CLUTCH TEAM IN ALL OF SPORT. I dont know if theres footage of me, but I lost my mind, McRae said. After being 22 points down in the fourth minute of the final quarter, the Pies kicked the last three goals to win 8.11 (59) to 7.16 (58) at Adelaide Oval. They just refuse to give up, they play four quarters and they get the job done, Hawthorn legend Jason Dunstall said on Fox Footy. Tougher, bigger, swifter and better organised down back they held their nerve and now hold the Cup. Collingwood have pulled off another famous victory with an astonishing 59-58 win over Adelaide at the Adelaide Oval. The Crows got off to the perfect start in the second half when Ponter outmuscled Birch in the goal square to mark, then restore a 16-point lead. Collingwood's Josh Daicos collected a game-high 31 disposals and captain Darcy Moore was brilliant in defence despite being in doubt because of illness just 20 minutes before play. Star full-forward Max King should be able to play a role in the second-half of the season as he recovers from a shoulder reconstruction. That quest was helped by their dominance on Sunday that offset a frustrating three weeks since their stunning upset of Geelong. Dawson's accurate set shot from about 45 metres out has delivered the Crows a first victory of the season, 15.6 (96) to 13.14 (92). OH BANNAN PINCHES IT! 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And Port, touted as a premiership fancy, remain winless after three games after coughing up an 18-point lead some eight minutes into the final term. After taking a one-goal lead into quarter-time, the Power broke out to a 17-point advantage in the second term and looked like they might be about to take control. I wouldnt say it was the best kick I have ever done, Dawson said. I haven't thought about that. Nick Holman kept key North man Harry Sheezel to just six touches in the first half, and the Suns' stifling third quarter was enough to seal the result. Sport, religion and family: Who is incoming AFL boss Andrew Dillon? We keep wanting to be better. Carlton overcame a spirited GWS challenge with a controversial decision in its favour and a late goal to Charlie Curnow sealing their triumph at Giants Stadium. It's a simple thing to do. Then came the goal that broke Melbourne and delivered Adelaide their third premiership. The Crows booted . The Crows only had themselves to blame with their inaccurate goalkicking (15 behinds). For Adelaide, Jordan Dawson (30 disposals) and Rory Laird - who came into the clash under an injury cloud - had 29 of his own. It bounces in the wrong direction towards Dees defenders, but Ponter is there again to tackle and force the stoppage.