Brisbane Lions eliminate Adelaide Crows from AFL finals series in Australia
In Australia, the Brisbane Lions defeated the Adelaide Crows 144:91 in an Australian Football League (AFL) finals series match. The 53-point loss ended the Adelaide club’s season and eliminated its chances of reaching the grand final.
According to ABC News, Crows fans who did not travel to Brisbane for the match gathered at Adelaide venues to watch the game. At halftime, the team was trailing by 38 points, although some supporters still hoped for a comeback.
Fans’ reaction
Supporter Blake Curley said that the team’s grand final loss in 2017 strengthened his desire to support the club during both successful and difficult periods. Another fan, Jenny Reid-Smith, stressed that supporters must remain loyal to the team regardless of results.
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George Koutsamanis noted that it was very difficult to come back after the opponents scored five goals in five minutes. Jimmy Pritchard praised the team’s efforts and said that it is difficult for opponents to play at the Gabba stadium.
Tex Walker’s final match
The match was the 318th and final one in the career of veteran Crows player Tex Walker, who spent 19 seasons in the AFL. He scored two goals in the final quarter and gave an emotional farewell after the final whistle.
Tony Casiero wished Walker success and said that the footballer can be proud of his contribution to the team, the club and the state. The Brisbane Lions will play Hawthorn in the preliminary final in the next round of the finals series.
