Adelaide completed a perfect pair of pre-season hit-outs in WA with a 59-point win against West Coast on Friday night, raising hopes the highly organised unit is ready to make a leap in 2023.   

The Crows controlled the game for long periods with a well-drilled defensive style and relentless pressure around the ball.  

Their ball movement and ability to lock the ball in the front half was also superior, winning the inside 50s 65-37 as forwards Darcy Fogarty and Ben Keays capitalised with four goals each.  

Midfield duo Rory Laird (32 and nine clearances) and Sam Berry (19 and six inside 50s) were impressive for the second straight week, grinding their opponents into the ground through hard work and each pushing forward to kick two goals.   

Captain Jordan Dawson (26 and six rebounds) was also piercing with his ball use and a key reason the Crows were able to create quality scoring opportunities, with Mitch Hinge (23 and four inside 50s) an improved player on the wing.  

Adelaide will face GWS in Round One in Sydney. 

WEST COAST        1.1   3.4   6.5   7.10 (52)
ADELAIDE             6.1   8.3   12.6   17.9 (111)  

GOALS
West Coast: Cripps 2, Allen, Petruccelle, Rotham, Ryan, Yeo
Adelaide: Fogarty 4, Keays 4, Walker 3, Laird 2, Berry 2, Pedlar, Rankine 

BEST
West Coast: McGovern, Ginbey, Hurn, Cripps, Sheed
Adelaide: Laird, Fogarty, Dawson, Hinge, Keays, Berry, Smith