Adelaide defeats Western Bulldogs to secure semi-final meeting with Brisbane
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 12:36 PM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026
Adelaide advanced to a semi-final matchup against Brisbane after recording a 14.6 (90) to 9.14 (68) win over the Western Bulldogs at Adelaide Oval on September 5, 2026. The home side trailed during the final quarter before staging a late surge to score five of the match's final six goals. Izak Rankine contributed 34 disposals and two goals to the victory, while defender Josh Worrell recorded 34 touches and 10 marks. The result concludes the season for the Western Bulldogs and marks the final home game for Taylor Walker, who kicked a goal in the closing stages. Adelaide now prepares to face the two-time reigning premier in next week's semi-final round.
- •Adelaide won 14.6 (90) to 9.14 (68) at Adelaide Oval.
- •Izak Rankine finished with 34 disposals and two goals.
- •Josh Worrell recorded 34 touches and 10 marks in defense.
- •Adelaide will play Brisbane in the semi-final next week.
- •The match was the final home appearance for retiring player Taylor Walker.
- 12:36 PMThe Guardian Sport — Adelaide banish AFL finals demons with victory against wasteful Western Bulldogs
- 12:14 PMAFL — Surging Crows book semi-final date with Lions after runaway win over Dogs
"Crows defeat Bulldogs 14.6 (90) to 9.14 (68) in elimination final Adelaide head to Brisbane for semi-final against reigning premiers Sign up for our free weekly AFL newsletter Adelaide have survived a late scare to end the Western Bulldogs’ season with a nerve-jangling 22-point elimination final victory. The Crows led by 19 points at three-quarter time but slipped behind in the final term, before prevailing 14.6 (90) to 9.14 (68) on Saturday night. Continue reading...
"Adelaide has stormed home to beat the Western Bulldogs and book a place in the semi-final
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External links- The Guardian SportSep 5, 2026, 12:36 PMAdelaide banish AFL finals demons with victory against wasteful Western Bulldogs
Crows defeat Bulldogs 14.6 (90) to 9.14 (68) in elimination final Adelaide head to Brisbane for semi-final against reigning premiers Sign up for our free weekly AFL newsletter Adelaide have survived a late scare to end the Western Bulldogs’ season with a nerve-jangling 22-point elimination final victory. The Crows led by 19 points at three-quarter time but slipped behind in the final term, before prevailing 14.6 (90) to 9.14 (68) on Saturday night. Continue reading...
- AFLSep 5, 2026, 12:14 PMSurging Crows book semi-final date with Lions after runaway win over Dogs
Adelaide has stormed home to beat the Western Bulldogs and book a place in the semi-final
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