The opening bounce at the Adelaide Oval is just about ten minutes away. Geelong has made its entrance by running through the banner, and the Cats are currently engaged in their final warm-up routines.
Fortunately, the weather conditions appear favorable at this moment, with no rain reported thus far. The atmosphere is lively, with a light show and fireworks marking the arrival of Adelaide’s players, creating the usual electric vibe at the venue.
Crows head coach Matthew Nicks has expressed a desire for a significant victory; could tonight be that opportunity? The two-time reigning champions have had an inconsistent start to the season, and news has worsened with the announcement that star player Hugh McCluggage will be sidelined for an extended period due to a calf injury.
Tonight, both Adelaide and Geelong will field the line-ups as initially planned. The Crows will be without two key players from their previous match against Hawthorn in Round 11 due to suspensions.
As we approach the Round 13 clash, it’s worth reviewing the last five encounters between the Crows and the Cats:
- Geelong 9.14 (68) defeated Adelaide 9.6 (60) at Kardinia Park
- Geelong 18.11 (119) defeated Adelaide 15.10 (100) at Adelaide Oval
- Geelong 13.12 (90) defeated Adelaide 13.7 (85) at Kardinia Park
- Geelong 14.12 (96) defeated Adelaide 11.11 (77) at Adelaide Oval
- Geelong 14.14 (98) defeated Adelaide 11.6 (72) at Kardinia Park
To find Adelaide’s last victory over Geelong, one must look back to Round 1 of 2021, which also occurred at the Adelaide Oval.
Good evening and welcome to ABC Sport’s live coverage of the AFL! We are set to kick off Round 13 with an exciting match as Adelaide takes on Geelong at the Adelaide Oval.
Both teams are eager to recover from losses in their most recent games as the competition for top eight positions intensifies. The first bounce is scheduled for 7:30 PM AEST, so stay tuned for all the pre-match updates before the action begins.
Adelaide, having enjoyed a bye last week, looks to regain its footing after a recent defeat, while Geelong aims to bounce back from an unexpected loss to Carlton last week. Follow all the developments in our live blog below.
