Adelaide produced an impressive display of skill and flair en route to a barnstorming 55-point win against Norwood in the Qualifying Final at Adelaide Oval.
The Crows mid-season recruit amassed 26 disposals, eight clearances and four inside-50s in the win. It was a sign of the avalanche to come as the Crows piled on 7.2 to Norwood’s 1.2 in the third quarter to ensure they would win their first game against the Legs in their last five outings and first since winning the 2019 First-Semi Final by 62 points. Regularly taking the game on with speed, the Crows not only won more ball on the inside of the contest but ensured the Legs were under constant pressure with an incredibly lop-sided inside 50m count of 73 to 40.
Adelaide got its SANFL finals series off to a strong start, defeating Norwood by 55 points at Adelaide Oval on Sunday afternoon.
“That’s really exciting for us as a footy club because not only did he perform well for us, we know in the future what he is going to bring at AFL level.” “He had some freedom in the midfield today and we really took control and showed today what he is capable of. “Obviously he has had a few injuries since he’s been in the AFL system but we know what he is capable of. “Obviously when he came into the club in the mid-season he was injured at the time,” Godden said. “He hasn’t played midfield for a few weeks, so for him to come in and play the way he did was really pleasing.” “Unfortunately at times he gets pushed out to a wing or a different position due to the different AFL mix we have in the midfield.