The lessons from Adelaide's Round Two win over Richmond according to AFL Media ...
The Crows' midfield depth is better than anyone expected
When All Australian on-baller Matt Crouch went down in the second quarter, depleting a midfield already missing older brother Brad and Curtly Hampton, the Crows had every right to get smashed at the contest. But they did the opposite in their 36-point win over Richmond in the Grand Final rematch on Thursday night. We know all about Bryce Gibbs, so his 20 contested possessions weren't a total shock, but Hugh Greenwood continues to impress with 19 contested and eight clearances, Rory Sloane, with a bad foot, had 15 and Cam Ellis-Yolmen – fighting for his career after a torn ACL last year – had 13 contested and 28 in total, and Paul Seedsman had 11 contested, and also 28 in total. Overall, the Crows won the contested possession count 192-145. Having a dominant ruckman like Sam Jacobs helps, but the Crows stood up when it counted.
