AFL LIVE updates: Cats bounce back, match tightens in the third quarter
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Up and going in the last term
Which player will have the biggest impact? I’m lobbing for either Dangerfield at Geelong, or Fogarty at Adelaide.
Three-quarter-time thoughts
This is an outstanding game of football as the Crows take an eight point lead into the final quarter. Geelong briefly hit the lead during that quarter after Ollie Dempsey kicked their fifth unanswered goal, but the Crows were good enough to hit back with consecutive goals. Adelaide have their nose in front but the match shapes as a bob of the head contest. Will the Crows five-day break combined with travel have an impact late?
3QT: We’ve got the close one
The final quarter promises plenty in Adelaide. So many permutations and possibilities. Adelaide lead by eight points but Geelong’s ability to come back in this match will be fresh on their minds.
Goal: Thilthorpe for the Crows
Adelaide’s impressive forward line in action again. Mark and again. Breathing space for the Crows.
Adelaide 14.10 (94) lead Geelong 13.8 (86). Q3, 30:24 minutes
Goal: Bailey Smith with power
New Cat Bailey Smith provides his eye-catching moment. He’s a brute of a footballer. But all class.
Geelong doing their darndest to stay within striking distance.
Pete’s thoughts
The Cats pace at ground level is worrying the Crows. Adelaide still have the lead but all the momentum of the game is with Geelong.
Goal: Draper for the Crows
That’s two in two minutes as the Crows settle after Geelong’s comeback. Time-on quickly approaching.
Adelaide 13.10 (83) lead Geelong 12.6 (78). Q3, 19:55 minutes
Goal: Crows in front again
Zac Taylor gets in on the action for Adelaide. They regain the lead as this match settles into a new pattern – scoring has dried up and it’s tight across the field.
Jake’s thoughts
Ollie Dempsey has been so important in this Geelong surge – not simply that speccie in the goal square that gave the Cats the lead, but also his contest earlier that created a goal for Brad Close. Remarkable turnaround from Geelong, who’ve booted seven out of the last eight goals and have raised their intensity and defensive pressure.
Ollie Dempsey has been crucial for the Cats.Credit: AFL Photos via Getty Images
Just what has happened?
Geelong have kicked the past five goals to take the lead. Ollie Dempsey took a spectacular mark and there was no doubt about the legitimacy of that grab.
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