
Taylor Walker leads his team onto Adelaide Oval.

Don Pyke enters the oval on game-day for the first time.

Showdown medallist Tom Lynch.

Defender Rory Laird enjoys a rare goal.

Lynch has eyes for the ball on his way to six majors.

Lynch has words with Charlie Dixon. Photo Michael Errey, InDaily.

Dixon gets his hands on the ball, but finishes goalless.

The departures of Charlie Dixon, left, and Harley Bennell were a line in the sand for the Gold Coast, says Nick Malceski. Photo: Michael Errey, InDaily.

Daniel Talia.

Scott Thompson will return to Adelaide's line-up this weekend.

Chad Wingard launches to the heavens, but can't bring it down.

Josh Jenkins and Eddie Betts fly for a mark.

Brett Ebert gets away from Scott Thompson.

Carlile spoils a Milera mark as Betts and Mitch McGovern give chase.

Jake Lever took several intercept marks in defence.

Lever handballs under pressure from Jake Neade.

Assistant coach James Podsiadly runs through some stats with his Crows charges.

Brodie Smith runs away from Alipate Carlile.

Impey marks in front of Jenkins.

Late inclusion Aaron Young nails one of his four goals.

Things got heated, despite Adelaide taking the heat out of the game early.

Wayne Milera was effective, Jared Polec less so.

Wayne Milera.

Jarman Impey sticks a mark - and his boot into the back of Josh Jenkins.

A reflective Pyke after his first home game at the Adelaide helm.

Walker addresses the faithful.