Crows Soar Late to Stun Reigning Champs in Thrilling Comeback
Wow, what a game that was on Friday night! If you caught the Adelaide Crows versus Brisbane Lions clash at Adelaide Oval, you witnessed one of the most electrifying finishes of the 2025 AFL season so far. Under slippery, rain-drenched conditions, the Crows pulled off a gutsy, come-from-behind five-point win over the reigning premiers—and did it in dramatic fashion.
For most of the match, it felt like Brisbane had the upper hand. They controlled the tempo, built a 21-point lead, and looked ready to cruise to another win. Adelaide, meanwhile, was just hanging in there, getting key moments here and there but not enough to seriously threaten the Lions. But then, everything changed in that final quarter.
Adelaide turned on the jets and kicked five unanswered goals in the last term to flip the game on its head. That surge was led by none other than captain Jordan Dawson, who produced an unforgettable captain's moment—soaring above the pack to take a sensational mark and slot a pressure goal in the rain. That moment gave the Crows their first lead of the night and sent the Adelaide Oval crowd into absolute chaos.
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It wasn’t just Dawson though. Josh Rachele and Ben Keays each nailed three goals, while Riley Thilthorpe and Luke Pedlar chimed in at crucial moments. The defensive unit stood tall when it mattered most, with Rory Laird, Mark Keane, and Josh Worrell helping shut the gate as Brisbane desperately tried to reclaim control. And let's not overlook Taylor Walker—always a reliable presence—who was pivotal during that second-quarter resurgence.
Brisbane did have their chances late in the game, but costly behinds and two out-on-the-fulls in the final minutes proved fatal. Zac Bailey and Lachie Neale both missed gettable shots under pressure. You could feel the tension. Coach Chris Fagan later admitted, “That was a game we should’ve won.” And to be fair, it’s hard to argue with him—Brisbane had their foot on Adelaide’s throat and just couldn’t finish the job.
On the flip side, Crows coach Matthew Nicks called it the best win of his six-year tenure. He mentioned something that really stuck with me: "You get lucky because you deserve it. The footy Gods work in funny ways." And honestly, after years of close losses and a bit of misfortune—including that infamous umpiring blunder in 2023—it really feels like karma is starting to swing back in Adelaide’s favor.
The win was Adelaide’s third on the trot and locks them into the top four with nine wins from thirteen games. Finals footy is suddenly a very real possibility, even if Nicks won’t say it out loud just yet. But let’s be honest—the Crows have momentum, belief, and, finally, a bit of luck on their side. If they keep playing like this, they’ll be a serious threat come September.
Next stop: Tasmania to take on the Hawks. But for now, Adelaide fans should absolutely soak in this moment. Because that wasn’t just a win—it was a statement.
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