Adelaide Crows End Nine-Year Magpies Hoodoo in Thrilling Finish
You won’t believe the rollercoaster that went down at Adelaide Oval last night. The Adelaide Crows have finally broken their nine-year losing streak against Collingwood in a match that had everyone on the edge of their seats. The final score read 9.5 (59) to 8.8 (56), and it wasn’t just a win—it was a statement.
The game started rough for the Crows. Collingwood came out firing, producing a first-quarter blitz that left Adelaide trailing by 25 points. Fans were biting their nails, wondering if history was about to repeat itself. But if there’s one thing the Crows have learned, it’s how to fight back when it matters most.
The second quarter was where the magic began. Ex-captain Taylor Walker really took control, kicking two goals and assisting on another, helping Adelaide erase the deficit and give them the momentum they desperately needed. Izak Rankine chipped in with a late strike to put the Crows five points ahead at halftime. Suddenly, a comeback didn’t feel impossible—it felt inevitable.
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The third quarter brought a tense showdown, with rain making the ball slippery and scoring difficult. Both teams struggled, but Isaac Cumming finally broke the deadlock for Adelaide, only for Jamie Elliott to respond for Collingwood. By the final break, Adelaide was clinging to a slim two-point lead, and the stadium could barely contain its excitement.
The final term was pure drama. A 17-minute scoring drought was finally ended when James Peatling snapped a goal for Adelaide, only for Jack Crisp to reply for the Magpies, narrowing the margin to three points. That’s when Riley Thilthorpe delivered a clutch mark and calmly converted it, sending the home crowd into a frenzy. Collingwood’s Nick Daicos, who had been sensational throughout the match with 29 disposals and a goal, launched one last long bomb to keep his team in the hunt. But the Crows held firm, showing grit and determination that defined their night.
Veterans Taylor Walker and Darcy Fogarty kicked two goals each, while defenders Josh Worrell, Mark Keane, and captain Jordan Dawson played key roles in keeping the Magpies at bay. Collingwood fought hard, with Scott Pendlebury, Darcy Cameron, and forwards Elliott and Tim Membrey all putting in strong performances, but it wasn’t enough to stop Adelaide from celebrating a historic victory in front of a sold-out crowd of 54,283 fans.
Coach Matthew Nicks summed it up perfectly after the game: “We didn’t play our best footy, but we found a way to win. The belief is there—we know how to win.” With this victory, Adelaide has locked in a top-two finish heading into the finals, and a win against North Melbourne next week could set a new club benchmark.
It was a night of highs, lows, and unforgettable moments. For the Crows, the drought is over, and the finals are looking brighter than ever.
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