Gather Round - Adelaide struggled to cover the ground and pressure last week and in desperate need of a win, here at home. May back in for the Dees, in what they say is cracked ribs. Petty marks and kicks the opener for Melbourne, Rankine after some time gets the opportunistic reply. Pickett then slots the banana. The Crows not getting enough value for their inside 50's, the Demons defense holding up. Adelaide leads by 5 in a low-scoring opening term. Petracca's class separating the teams, though Rankine in moments matching it. Chandler goals from 50... Are we just accepting that any bumping action on a kick is a down field free now, Chandler barely touched him. Melbourne kick away late in the half, up 17. Oliver gets the steal and sets up Fritsch early in the 3rd. Then Fritsch with a good grab and kicks back to back goals on top of that. Tex a bit better, but needs some help. Fogarty does from 50 on the boundary, the Dees still take a 28-point lead into 3-quarter time though. The Crows bring themselves back in touch, but Melbourne does enough despite being goalless in the final term. The hit-outs were even, the Dees +4 in the clearances, Adelaide with more of the footy. The Crows with 6 more inside 50's, for 6 less scoring shots. Petracca best afield, with 29 disposals, 8 clearances, 7 inside 50's, 5 tackles, 487 metres gained and a goal. Gawn 15 disposals, 4 contested marks, 39 hit-outs and 5 clearances. May 19 disposals, 3 contested marks and 6 intercepts. For Adelaide, Soligo 27 disposals, 6 clearances, 6 inside 50 and 8 tackles. Rankine 18 disposals, 5 inside 50's, a goal and 2 assists.
3. (Melb) C. Petracca, 2. (Adel) J. Soligo, 1. (Melb) M. Gawn.
3. (Melb) C. Petracca, 2. (Adel) J. Soligo, 1. (Melb) M. Gawn.