Josh Worrell identified as vital interceptor for Adelaide in Bulldogs finals match
AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Adelaide prepares to host the Western Bulldogs in an elimination final this Saturday night at Adelaide Oval. Three-time premiership player Michael Voss highlights Josh Worrell as a critical figure for the Crows, noting his high standing in league-wide average intercept possessions. Voss suggests Worrell could prove essential in managing transitions against the Bulldogs, who are noted for their high pressure and ground-ball performance. While Adelaide enters as favorites, they aim to secure their first finals victory since 2017 following a disappointing exit last season. Matthew Lloyd emphasized that player Izak Rankine will also be a focal point for the Crows during the upcoming contest. The Western Bulldogs, led by Luke Beveridge, arrive with a focus on intensity to disrupt Adelaide's defensive setup.
- •Adelaide plays the Western Bulldogs in an elimination final this Saturday night.
- •Josh Worrell is noted for his defensive work as a top intercept possession player.
- •The Western Bulldogs rank second in the league for ground-ball differential in 2026.
- •Adelaide seeks their first finals win since 2017 after a straight-sets exit last year.
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