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Adelaide Crows dominate West Coast Eagles with Rachelle`s five goals, showcasing their strength in the AFL 2025 season.

Adelaide Crows delivered a stunning performance against West Coast Eagles, securing a commanding victory by over ten goals. The match showcased the Crows` resilience as they overcame an early challenge, with West Coast`s Harley Reid capitalizing on a defensive error by Riley Thilthorpe to score the first goal. However, the tide quickly turned in favor of Adelaide.

Mark Keane anchored the Crows` defense with three crucial intercept marks, stifling any further advances from the Eagles. The second half saw Josh Rachelle emerge as the star of the show, netting five goals and displaying his attacking prowess when not tightly marked. Midfielders Jordan Dawson and Reilly O`Brien consistently controlled the game, while Izak Rankine and Sam Berry contributed significantly to the Crows` offensive efforts.

For West Coast, Reuben Gibney`s heart and effort stood out, but the team struggled overall. Jake Waterman managed three goals from seven disposals before succumbing to a significant shoulder injury late in the game. Liam Ryan had a disappointing outing, registering only four behinds from 11 disposals, while Sandy Brock showed promise at centre-half back with five marks. Both teams face tough upcoming fixtures, with Adelaide set to clash with Sydney at the SCG and West Coast hosting Geelong.

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