ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 26: Will Schofield of the Eagles and Josh Jenkins of the Crows compete during the round 23 AFL match between the Adelaide Crows and the West Coast Eagles at Adelaide Oval on August 26, 2016 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Morne de Klerk/Getty Images) Photo: Morne de Klerk
The West Coast Eagles have shown promise heading into the finals with their 29-point win over the Adelaide Crows at Adelaide Oval pushing West Coast into the top four.
The Eagles controlled the game from start to finish, extending their lead at every break, but the Crows answered back a little in the final term.
But the Eagles weren't without some stars with Josh Kennedy kicking four goals, Tom Barrass working hard and Matt Priddis' handy disposals they came out clear winners for the 14.16 (100) to 10.11 (71) victory over the Crows.
"This is finals atmosphere" - Brad.
— 6PR Football (@6prfootball) August 26, 2016
If WC win they go into the top four,
If Adelaide win they go to the top#AFLCrowsEagles
The Crows struggled from the start with one of their leading goal kickers, Eddie Betts, not getting a touch until the second quarter and kicked his first and only goal just before half time for their first loss on their home ground this season.
Barrass had an outstanding game in defence for his 17 disposals and 10 marks, Priddis, 33 disposals, Andrew Gaff (44) and Luke Shuey (31) worked the ball cleanly through the midfield and Kennedy finished with five goals.
"He's got the courage & the conviction. He backs himself. Anything loose, he goes for it. Anything high, he goes for it" - Brad on Barrass
— 6PR Football (@6prfootball) August 26, 2016
That's JK's 4th
— 6PR Football (@6prfootball) August 26, 2016
"How good was that handball from Priddis through the traffic" - Adam
"Very good Adam" - Karl #AFLCrowsEagles
Listen to the game highlights here...
"We played good pressure footy tonight, we're pretty pleased:" Shannon Hurn spoke with us after the Eagles win...
"There's no doubt we started slowly this year. We looked at some things at the bye."
Listen to Adam Simpson's post game press conference...
