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In an unusual quirk in this year’s fixture, the Giants will play their second match in a row in Adelaide when they take on the Crows next Saturday at 4.15pm AEST.
GWS will enter this match in solid form on the back of a 4-1 start to season 2025. After a sluggish start against the Saints in Gather Round, the Giants eventually found their mojo and ran out 28-point winners. However, an all-too-familiar fourth quarter fade-out meant the winning margin was much less than it should have been. That said, we sit comfortably in the top 4 with a percentage of 145.4 at the end of Round 5.
In the corresponding match against Adelaide last season, the Giants went in as favourites but lost 94-78, so the players shouldn’t be underestimating the challenge this week. The Crows also benefit from a nine-day turnaround and will come out feeling fresh.
Opposition watch
After a hot start to the year, the Crows will be smarting after consecutive losses to the Gold Coast and Geelong which sees them sitting in 7th spot heading into Round 6. Despite their recent slump, the Crows' potency in attack cannot be underestimated. So far in 2025, they have kicked scores of 135, 161, 114, 90 and 100, thanks in large to their key forward threats of Fogarty, Thilthorpe and Walker who have kicked 43 goals between them. It will be fascinating to see this much-lauded trio duke it out against the Giants’ star-studded backline. Adelaide also have an electric midfield mix with stars like Dawson, Rankine and Soligo who are fast and damaging with ball in hand, so expect Bedford to tag one of those players.
Where the Crows struggle however is in their defensive profile, with a relatively young and inexperienced back six. Despite their 3-2 record, the Crows have the worst defensive record of the current top 8, conceding a whopping 460 points in just five games. There’s a real opportunity for the Giants potent forward line to put on a big score this week if the midfield can provide enough quality forward 50 entries.
Potential team changes
It’s unlikely the coaching staff will make too many changes to a winning team. Brent Daniels will return (pending fitness) and Stephen Coniglio is likely to be recalled if he has recovered from his pain in the butt (glute injury). The question is, who would make way for these returning players? Callum Brown could be the unlucky one to miss, after he was solid but not spectacular today. Callan Ward might also be due for a rest, especially after a knock to the ribs early today. Jacob Wehr might also be in danger of a suspension after a ‘sling’ tackle in the third quarter that could be cited. Did Jake Riccardi do enough to keep his spot ahead of Max Gruzewski?
Adam Giant’s prediction: GWS by 19 points.
So, fellow Giants fans, what are you expecting for this week’s match against Adelaide?
GWS will enter this match in solid form on the back of a 4-1 start to season 2025. After a sluggish start against the Saints in Gather Round, the Giants eventually found their mojo and ran out 28-point winners. However, an all-too-familiar fourth quarter fade-out meant the winning margin was much less than it should have been. That said, we sit comfortably in the top 4 with a percentage of 145.4 at the end of Round 5.
In the corresponding match against Adelaide last season, the Giants went in as favourites but lost 94-78, so the players shouldn’t be underestimating the challenge this week. The Crows also benefit from a nine-day turnaround and will come out feeling fresh.
Opposition watch
After a hot start to the year, the Crows will be smarting after consecutive losses to the Gold Coast and Geelong which sees them sitting in 7th spot heading into Round 6. Despite their recent slump, the Crows' potency in attack cannot be underestimated. So far in 2025, they have kicked scores of 135, 161, 114, 90 and 100, thanks in large to their key forward threats of Fogarty, Thilthorpe and Walker who have kicked 43 goals between them. It will be fascinating to see this much-lauded trio duke it out against the Giants’ star-studded backline. Adelaide also have an electric midfield mix with stars like Dawson, Rankine and Soligo who are fast and damaging with ball in hand, so expect Bedford to tag one of those players.
Where the Crows struggle however is in their defensive profile, with a relatively young and inexperienced back six. Despite their 3-2 record, the Crows have the worst defensive record of the current top 8, conceding a whopping 460 points in just five games. There’s a real opportunity for the Giants potent forward line to put on a big score this week if the midfield can provide enough quality forward 50 entries.
Potential team changes
It’s unlikely the coaching staff will make too many changes to a winning team. Brent Daniels will return (pending fitness) and Stephen Coniglio is likely to be recalled if he has recovered from his pain in the butt (glute injury). The question is, who would make way for these returning players? Callum Brown could be the unlucky one to miss, after he was solid but not spectacular today. Callan Ward might also be due for a rest, especially after a knock to the ribs early today. Jacob Wehr might also be in danger of a suspension after a ‘sling’ tackle in the third quarter that could be cited. Did Jake Riccardi do enough to keep his spot ahead of Max Gruzewski?
Adam Giant’s prediction: GWS by 19 points.
So, fellow Giants fans, what are you expecting for this week’s match against Adelaide?
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