Adelaide Crows win decisively against St Kilda, 135-72
The Adelaide Crows began their season with a strong 61-point victory over St Kilda, scoring 21.9 (135) to 10.12 (72). Darcy Fogarty and Riley Thilthorpe combined for seven goals, showcasing the team's offensive strength. Adelaide led throughout the match, including a dominant third quarter with seven unanswered goals. New recruits Isaac Cumming, James Peatling, and Alex Neal-Bullen also made significant contributions, helping the Crows aim for their first finals appearance since 2017. In his debut for St Kilda, Jack Macrae excelled with 20 touches in the first half. Rookie Max Hall scored two goals, providing some hope for the Saints despite their overall disappointing performance.