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THE YEAR THAT WAS

2011 snapshot

Adelaide FCLadder position: 14th
Leading goalkicker: Taylor Walker (32)
Leading possession winner: Scott Thompson (673)
Full season results →

End of season report

Adelaide midfielder Scott Thompson was a rare bright spot in a disappointing season for the club
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Stats leaders

Most kicks: Scott Thompson (343)
Most handballs: Scott Thompson (330)
Most tackles: Scott Thompson (119)
Most hit-outs: Sam Jacobs (611)
All 2011 stats →

NAB Rising Star nominees

Nil

Club Best & Fairest

Crows midfielder Scott Thompson is the runaway winner of Adelaide’s 2011 Club Champion award, the Malcolm Blight Medal.

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Games that shaped the season

Rd 1: Adelaide 16.9 (105) d Hawthorn 12.13 (85), at AAMI Stadium
The Crows started slowly in the game celebrating the 20-year anniversary of their inaugural match against the Hawks in 1991, but piled on 12 goals to the visitors' five in the second half to secure a memorable win and give the Adelaide faithful cause for optimism in 2011. The win was marred by a season-ending shoulder injury to Jason Porplyzia in the opening minutes of the game.

Rd 15: Adelaide 8.9 (57) d Sydney Swans 6.14 (50), at AAMI Stadium
Adelaide only managed two wins in the next 12 rounds, slumping to six straight losses in the middle of the season. The Crows snapped their losing streak in round 15, holding off the inaccurate Swans to record a gutsy seven-point win. The game signalled the rise of utility Jared Petrenko, who was best afield.

Rd 18: St Kilda 19.13 (127) d Adelaide 3.6 (24), at Etihad Stadium
The game against the Saints went down in history for all the wrong reasons. The Crows posted their lowest-ever score and suffered their heaviest defeat (103 points) in seven years in a non-competitive display at Etihad Stadium. The result proved the end of besieged coach Neil Craig.
 
Rd 19: Adelaide 16.15 (111) d Port Adelaide 11.13 (79), at AAMI Stadium
After an emotion-charged week following Craig's resignation, the Crows responded with a determined effort against cross-town rivals Port Adelaide in Mark Bickley's first game as caretaker coach. Led by inspired skipper Nathan van Berlo, Adelaide accounted for the hapless Power by 32 points, dedicating the win to the former coach.

Rd 21: Geelong 14.12 (96) d Adelaide 12.13 (85), at AAMI Stadium
It was Adelaide's first loss, but best performance under Bickley. The Crows put Geelong under enormous pressure to lead by three goals at the final change, but the Cats' superior class and experience won out, and they held on for a narrow victory.

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2010

PROJECT 2012

2011 NAB AFL Draft picks

List assessment

Adelaide has already identified a need to bolster its midfield with another quick, line-breaking player in a similar mould to wingman David Mackay. The unexpected departures of Phil Davis (GWS) and Scott Stevens (retired) have also made the Crows vulnerable in defence, and they may look to bring in another key-position defender to support the development of Daniel Talia, Luke Thompson and Shaun McKernan. Players with x-factor and flair would also complement the current team.

Retirements & delistings

Scott Stevens (Ret)

** - rookie-listed

Most Valuable Player

Scott Thompson was a constant for the Crows throughout their tumultuous season. The 28-year-old carried the club's midfield for much of the year, winning more possessions (both contested and uncontested) and clearances than any other player at the club. The question isn't whether the former Melbourne onballer will win Adelaide's best and fairest award this year, but by how much?

 Scott Thompson profile →

2011
Debutants		 Games Goals Avg. DT
Ian Callinan
 3 2 62.6
Aidan Riley 5 1 31.0
Daniel Talia 9 0 52.7

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