The first half of the season has come and gone for Adelaide - with the Crows producing nine wins and five losses.
Sporting the best percentage in the competition, the Crows sit fourth on the AFL ladder as they begin the second half of their 2025 campaign.
Before Adelaide kicks off its crucial run home against Richmond at the MCG this Sunday, let’s go back and have a look at the key statistics that have defined its season so far.
Offensive firepower kicking into gear
The Crows proved themselves to be one of the AFL’s most potent offensive teams throughout the first half of the season.
After 14 matches, Adelaide sits third in total points for (1357) and total goals (202), marginally behind fellow top eight sides the Western Bulldogs and Geelong.
An even spread of contributors in front of the sticks has been the key driver behind Adelaide’s offensive success, as it currently has five players that have booted over 20 goals.
They include Riley Thilthorpe (28), Darcy Fogarty (28), Ben Keays (25), Josh Rachele (23) and Taylor Walker (20).
Adelaide’s offensive game has thrived as a result of its ability to score off of opposition turnovers, as it currently ranks number one in the competition for that category with an average of 59.6 points per game.
Defence taking shape
Along with their ability to score, the Crows have proven themselves to be one of the competition’s elite defensive outfits.
Adelaide has conceded an average of 71.2 points per game across its first 14 matches of the season, placing it second in the competition behind ladder-leader Collingwood.
The Crows have been particularly impressive behind the ball since Round Six, conceding no scores of above 100 in a period that has yielded six wins and just three losses.
Thriving around the contest
Adelaide’s work in and around the contest has been another key strength to its game in 2025.
An average of 139.2 contested possessions per game has the Crows ranked second in the competition.
The ability to win the ball on the ground has been particularly impressive, as its average 93.4 ground ball gets per game is the highest of any team after Round 15.
Winning clearances has also been a positive for the Crows in 2025, with their 39.4 per game the sixth most of any team.
The form of ruckman Reilly O’Brien has aided Adelaide’s midfield success, who sits second in hit-outs per game this season with 38.6 and third in hit-outs to advantage with 10.9.
Making an impact in the air
The aerial side of the Crows’ game has been humming across the first half of the season.
The intercept game has been a particularly strong-suit for Adelaide, as it averages the most intercept marks of any team in the competition this year.
Irishman Mark Keane has led the way in this area, having taken 39 intercept grabs this season to be ranked equal seventh in this category.
They also rank No.2 in the competition for contested marks, with an average 11.2 per game, marginally AFL leader Carlton.
Riley Thilthorpe has been integral to Adelaide’s success in this area, with his 25 contested marks the equal fifth-most of any player this season.
Crows fans coming out in force
Adelaide’s early season success has not just been on the field.
The Crows faithful have turned up in big numbers throughout the first 14 matches of the season, both at Adelaide Oval and on the road.
An average crowd of 43,000 at its home games had Adelaide sitting in No.6 for average home attendances in 2025.
The Crows also played in front of the biggest home and away crowd in their history of 67,697 in Round 10 against Collingwood at the MCG.
