Crows show love for Thompson: coach

Adelaide coach Brenton Sanderson says it was a case of not letting a loved one down.

Sanderson sensed his Crows players, led by Patrick Dangerfield, were hell-bent on proving their love for Scott Thompson in his 250th AFL match.

Dangerfield kicked five goals in a best-afield 33-disposal display as the Crows celebrated Thompson’s milestone with a 65-point thrashing of Greater Western Sydney.

“We did focus on doing our very best to put in a good display for Scotty Thompson, who has been one of our very players in the club’s short history,” Sanderson said.

“I know those midfielders, they were fired up today. They love Scotty Thompson and they weren’t going to let this game slip today for their mate.

“He has been an enormous part of their development … and we saw them all lift today.”

While Dangerfield was outstanding, so was Thompson: he collected 38 disposals, including 11 contested, and won nine clearances to mark his milestone.

After three losses to start their season, Adelaide have now banked two wins in a row in a season which Sanderson said was hard to gauge.

“I have been really surprised with some of the results, there are sides getting blown out one week and then winning by a margin the next – it’s an unusual season to read at this stage,” he said.

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