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AFL Round 5: Adelaide vs Geelong match preview

AFL Gather Round for 2025 begins with a blockbuster clash between the Crows and Geelong at Adelaide Oval this Thursday night.

Adelaide will be looking to bounce back after their heartbreaking one-point loss to the Gold Coast Suns last Saturday. In one of the games of the season, the Crows came from 18 points behind in the final term but couldn’t capitalise on their late entries, falling just short.

Despite the loss, Matthew Nicks’ side still hold a strong record of 3-1, while they have the best attacking numbers in the AFL. With the home-ground advantage, the Crows enter this clash as favourites at $1.65 with leading online bookmakers.

Geelong got back to winning ways last Friday as they beat Melbourne by 39 points at home. In a dominant display, the Cats extended their lead at every break and kept the Demons to just 46 points.

After a couple of tough losses, it was a much-needed win for Chris Scott’s side, who maintain a high percentage of 135.7%. Geelong hold one of the top defensive records in the AFL, but based on their poor results away from home, it is no surprise to see them as underdogs for this game at $2.60 with top AFL bookies.

Adelaide vs Geelong team news – Gather Round 2025

Adelaide are sweating on the availability of star midfielder Izak Rankine after he picked up a calf issue against the Suns. If he does miss, Luke Nankervis — the substitute last week — is likely to be promoted to the starting 22.

Geelong have confirmed that defender Jack Henry will miss the next month with a hamstring injury. Versatile tall Mark Blicavs is set to return after being a late out against the Demons, while midfield duo Mitch Duncan and Mitch Knevitt are both in the frame.

Adelaide vs Geelong top tips – AFL Round 5

Despite winning seven of the last eight meetings between these sides, Geelong are underdogs in this clash due to their poor away form. Adelaide were two points away from being 4-0, and their forward trio of Riley Thilthorpe, Darcy Fogarty and Taylor Walker looks very tough to stop. The Cats have the quality to challenge in this clash, but at Adelaide Oval, back the Crows to get the job done.

Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson has had an excellent start to the AFL 2025 season, collecting the most disposals at the club. The on-baller has passed 30 touches in two of his last three games and offers great value to eclipse that mark once again at $2.50 with Unibet.

Geelong key forward Jeremy Cameron has had a slow start in 2025, kicking just one goal in each of the last three weeks. However, this Adelaide defence presents the perfect opportunity for the ex-Giant to get back into form. Cameron kicked six goals the last time these sides met, so back him to have another strong day out with three or more majors at $2.85 with Neds.com.au.

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