Fans rave as Jordan Dawson wins Showdown Medal ahead of Izak Rankine and Riley Thilthorpe in Adelaide’s win over Port Adelaide

Adelaide have actually won their very first match in 2023, breaking clear in the last term to beat Port Adelaide by 31 points in an impressive AFL Showdown. Crows captain Jordan Dawson controversially won the Showdown Medal as star hire Izaak Rankine, young essential forward Riley Thilthorpe and stalwarts Rory Sloane and Rory Laird shone in the 18.9 (117) to 13.8 (86) win on Saturday night at Adelaide Oval. SEE THE VIDEO ABOVE: Controversial umpiring call assists Carlton win. Analysis, regional footy and the most significant minutes, Seven and 7plus are the house of footy programs for every single fan. Stream them all free of charge on 7plus >> Rankine kicked an objective after the last siren to top his star efficiency, with the previous Gold Coast forward kicking 4 majors. With Darcy Fogarty hurt, Thilthorpe stood and kicked a career-best 5 objectives. It was Dawson, who was voted best on ground for his 18 disposals and one objective. Social network exploded with previous gamers Steve Johnson and Mitch Robinson amongst those to question the choice. Fans were similarly baffled with one identifying it an “perpetuity burglary”. One fan stated: “How the hell did Jordan Dawson win the Showdown medal??? Had to be either Rankine or Thilthorpe. Unusual choice.” Another included: “Jordan Dawson … geeee who chose that. Horrible. Rankine needs to of won it by a mile.” Previous North Melbourne champ and expert David King was amongst those to offer elect the medal. It is Adelaide’s very first win of the season and leaves the strong regional competitors with 1-2 records. Port had actually won 5 of the previous 6 Showdowns and likewise had a significant triumph ahead of this match, striking a handle Collingwood that enabled them to use their conventional black-and-white “jail bar” guernsey. The Power began favourites in their house video game, however the Crows ran over the top of them after a pulsating battle, with 7 objectives to 2 in the last term. Adelaide sprung a tactical surprise, playing Dawson in the midfield instead of his normal protective function, and he was enormous early. Dawson was mighty with 12 objected to belongings, however Rankine, Laird and Thilthorpe had even larger video games in a well-known Crows win. Adelaide gamers commemorate winning the Showdown. Credit: Getty ImagesPort kicked the very first 2 objectives, however Adelaide countered instantly in a frenzied start that set the phase for a titanic battle. There was debate when Adelaide protector Lachie Sholl took a mark, went somewhat off his line and was taken on by Sam Powell-Pepper, who kicked the objective when it need to have been a Crows clearance out of threat. After taking a one-goal lead into quarter time, Port broke out to a 17-point benefit in the 2nd term and appeared like they may be ready to take control. The Crows kicked the last 3 objectives of the half and, fittingly, ratings were level at the primary break. The strength of the match was summarized at the start of the 3rd term when Crows teen Max Michalanney was settled by Todd Marshall. Michalanney, Adelaide’s very first father-son hire, was charging at complete speed after the ball when Marshall originated from the other instructions and cleaned him up with a ruthless front-on bump. It was a reasonable hit that sent out Michalanney to the bench with aching ribs, however the 19-year-old drew it up and went back to the field to be amongst the Crows’ finest. Todd Marshall straighten out Max Michalanney with a harsh hit. Credit: Mark Brake/Getty ImagesWith the pressure massive, the 2 groups went goal-for-goal prior to Adelaide blew some possibilities late in the 3rd term and led by 3 points at the last modification. Port kicked 2 of the very first 3 objectives in the last quarter and led by 4 points at 10 minutes. Junior Rioli dropped a mark in attack and Rankine then won a vital ball on the wing, establishing Lachie Murphy for an objective that provided Adelaide back the lead. That opened the floodgates, with the Crows kicking the last 6 objectives of the match. Conor Rozee starred for the Power as Powell-Pepper and Charlie Dixon kicked 3 objectives each. – With 7NEWS Tony Lockett is amongst St.Kilda royalty to appear for the clubs 150th events. Tony Lockett is amongst St.Kilda royalty to appear for the clubs 150th events.
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