A tough-tackling Adelaide have mustered up every ounce of determination to overcome Greater Western Sydney by 32 points in their AFLW clash.
Hosting the Giants in the first AFLW match played at Adelaide’s Unley Oval, the Crows were tested for the duration of the up-tempo contest but maintained their trademark toughness and skill to win 9.5 (59) to 4.3 (27).
The Giants did not ease off in the Sunday hit-out, but the Crows smothered their playmakers and simply had too many stars of their own.
As usual, the class of Crows skipper Erin Phillips (24 disposals) plus the no-nonsense approach of Ebony Marinoff (24), co-captain Chelsea Randall (16) and defender Deni Varnhagen proved decisive.
The Giants scored just one behind after half-time, while the rampaging Crows banged on four goals and a behind in the final term.
GWS, who debuted South Adelaide SANFLW premiership utility Lisa Whiteley trailed from late in the opening term and their defence suffered when Jacinda Barclay (collarbone) and Nicola Barr (hamstring) retired hurt.
Adelaide will next head to Melbourne for a clash with the Demons on Saturday, while GWS will host Geelong on Friday.