A dominant first half has propelled Adelaide to a big 21.5 (131) to 5.11 (41) win over Sydney at the SCG on Saturday night.

On a night celebrating the famed Bloods culture, the Crows were too strong, kicking 12 unanswered goals on their way to a 21.5 (131) to 5.11 (41) victory at the SCG on Saturday.

Sydney looked up and about when Hayden McLean kicked the opening goal of the match, but looked down and out by half-time after Adelaide kicked the next 12 majors.

The 2005 winning team did a lap of honour at half-time to mark 20 years since their breakthrough, with legend Adam Goodes among the honorees, and powerhouse forward Barry Hall also present at the coin toss.

But the celebration could not inspire the home team.

09:06

Cox post-match, R12: 'It was unacceptable and embarrassing'

Watch Sydney’s press conference after round 12’s match against Adelaide

Dean Cox must have spoken some home truths during the break, seeing his side re-enter the fray in a different frame of mind. 

The Swans briefly came alive when Will Hayward ended their goal-scoring drought, but the Crows snuffed out the challenge.

The final term saw another three goals to Adelaide's end without the home team managing a major. 

Justin McInerney led the Swans with 26 touches and five clearances in his 100th AFL game.

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 01:35

    Round 13 Injury update presented by Castlereagh Imaging

    Hear from Head of Physiotherapy and Medical Services Damian Raper on our Round 13 injury updates.

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    Injury Updates
  • 02:49

    “Invest in the football club and you will get back ten-fold.” Kennedy

    Former captain and Sydney Swans Foundation Ambassador Josh Kennedy discusses why he gives back through the Foundation, the importance of the QBE Sydney Swans Academy to the future of the club and celebrating 20 years of the Sydney Swans Foundation.

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    Foundation
  • 00:33

    Honouring our 2005 premiership team

    Moments that matter, presented by Clover

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  • 02:12

    "We'll turn it around" - Heeney

    Hear from Swans midfielder Isaac Heeney after a disappointing loss to Adelaide.

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  • 09:06

    Cox post-match, R12: 'It was unacceptable and embarrassing'

    Watch Sydney’s press conference after round 12’s match against Adelaide

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  • 08:13

    Highlights: Sydney v Adelaide

    The Swans and Crows clash in round 12 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 00:43

    Hayward's classy finish to start second half

    Will Hayward dribbles through a magnificent early goal to begin the second half as Sydney fights back

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  • 01:31

    Round 12 Team Selection, presented by QBE Insurance

    Three changes to the team ahead of Round 12 clash with Adelaide, presented by QBE Insurance

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    Team Selection
  • 03:25

    "I've made some great mates along the way" - McInerney

    We spoke with Justin McInerney ahead of his 100th game in the red and white this weekend.

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SYDNEY       1.2     1.4      5.7     5.11 (41)
ADELAIDE    5.3    12.3    18.4    21.5 (131)

GOALS
Sydney: McLean 2, Heeney, Hayward, Campbell
Adelaide: Rachele 3, Keays 3, Thilthorpe 2, Cumming 2, Fogarty 2, Walker, Soligo, Smith, Rankine, Pedlar, Neal-Bullen, Milera, Dawson, Berry

BEST
Sydney: Grundy, Heeney, McCartin, Rowbottom, Ch.Worner, Sheldrick
Adelaide: Keane, Neal-Bullen, Keays, Thilthorpe, Rachele, Cumming

INJURIES
Sydney: TBC
Adelaide: TBC

SUBSTITUTES
Sydney: Caiden Cleary, replaced Riley Bice (tactical) at half-time
Adelaide: Sid Draper, replaced Riley Thilthorpe (tactical) at three-quarter time

Crowd: 35,229 at the SCG