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Key Crows set to return, Nicks says 'ugly' win 'a good sign'
Adelaide had some nervous moments in its narrow win over Richmond
AFTER the ugliest of wins, Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks and his players had a collective wry grin.
"There were some smiles at the end, when you actually realise you get four points for that performance," he said.
Nicks acknowledged Adelaide's slogging nine-point victory over cellar dwellers Richmond – 9.9 (63) to 7.12 (54) – was ugly.
"If you play that way and win, maybe it's a good sign," he said after the rain-marred Adelaide Oval fixture.
"That even when we're nowhere near our best – and that was ugly tonight, unfortunately – and yet we still got the job done.
Coach’s stark admission after narrowly avoiding horror loss
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says he will “challenge” key players after club narrowly avoided a horror loss at home to Richmond on Saturday night.
Playing in wet and windy conditions, the Crows kicked two goals to one in the final term to come from behind and pinch four crucial points in the 63-54 win.
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks speaks after the win over Richmond. Fox Footy
The Tigers sit 17th on the ladder and were given no hope of winning at the Adelaide Oval, but led for much of the third quarter and may have been in a stronger position if not for inaccurate goal kicking.
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By the numbers: Tiger defenders stand tall in Adelaide
Richmond suffered a narrow nine-point loss to the Adelaide Crows on Saturday night.
Here are some key statistical figures from the Round 22 Adelaide Oval clash.
13, 19, 442…intercepts, disposals and metres gained from Nick Vlastuin, who led the way in a gritty defensive effort.
12, 11, 8, 7…Kye Annand's one-percenters, spoils, marks and intercepts, as the mid-season draftee grew immensely in his battle with Taylor Walker.
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20, 8, 8, 7…disposals, intercepts, spoils and marks from Ben Miller, who was another tick for the Tigers' backline.
Seth Campbell curls an impressive finish before booting his third major moments later as Richmond gains the momentum.
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