Not quite a repeat of 2012's dream ride, but another good fixture for the Crows. They won't play any of their fellow 2012 top four teams twice, instead facing return match-ups against West Coast, Fremantle, North Melbourne, Port Adelaide and the Western Bulldogs. A trip to Perth in round 23 will provide a difficult lead-in to the finals. For the money crunchers, there are home games against strong-drawing Victorian clubs Essendon (season opener), Hawthorn and Geelong. The club also got its wish of more Saturday twilight clashes, with four.
CLUB REACTION
"The club is happy with the even-handed draw it has been afforded for season 2013. We are pleased with our 11 scheduled home games, as well as the allocation of five games in Melbourne, in particular the three games at the MCG. The club appreciates the time and effort that goes into such a complex draw and feel our club has been dealt a fair hand both football wise and commercially." - Adelaide CEO Steven Trigg.
HIGHLIGHTS
- To kick off the season against Essendon in a Friday night meeting at AAMI Stadium.
- Showdown clashes with cross-town rival Port Adelaide scheduled for rounds three and 19.
- Home matches at AAMI Stadium against strong-drawing Victorian clubs Essendon, Hawthorn and the Geelong Cats.
- Scheduled to meet three of the 2012 finalists twice - West Coast Eagles, Fremantle and North Melbourne.
- Will not travel in consecutive weeks at any stage of the season, with the exception of rounds 12 and 14, having enjoyed the bye in round 13.
- After playing at home in round 23 last season, will travel to Patersons Stadium and meet the West Coast Eagles for the final round in 2013.
To download a pdf version of the 2013 fixture, click here.
| RD | DATE | OPPONENT | VENUE | H/A | LOCAL TIME |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Friday, March 22 | Essendon | AAMI Stadium | Home | 8.10pm |
| 2 | Saturday, April 6 | Brisbane Lions | Gabba | Away | 3.40pm |
| 3 | Sunday, April 14 | Port Adelaide | AAMI Stadium | Away | 4.10pm |
| 4 | Sunday, April 21 | Western Bulldogs | AAMI Stadium | Home | 2.45pm |
| 5 | Saturday, April 27 | Carlton | MCG | Away | 4.40pm |
| 6 | Saturday, May 4 | Hawthorn | AAMI Stadium | Home | 4.10pm |
| 7 | Sunday, May 12 | GWS GIANTS | Skoda Stadium | Away | 1.10pm |
| 8 | Sunday, May 19 | St Kilda | AAMI Stadium | Home | 4.10pm |
| 9 | Sunday, May 26 | North Melbourne | Etihad Stadium | Away | 3.15pm |
| 10 | Saturday, June 1 | Fremantle | AAMI Stadium | Home | 1.40pm |
| 11 | Saturday, June 8 | Sydney Swans | AAMI Stadium | Home | 4.10pm |
| 12 | Saturday, June 15 | Richmond | MCG | Away | 1.40pm |
| 13 | Bye | ||||
| 14 | Saturday, June 29 | Gold Coast SUNS | Metricon Stadium | Away | 1.40pm |
| 15 | Saturday, July 6 | West Coast Eagles | AAMI Stadium | Home | 7.10pm |
| 16 | Friday, July 12 | Collingwood | MCG | Away | 7.50pm |
| 17 | Sunday, July 21 | Geelong Cats | AAMI Stadium | Home | 2.45pm |
| 18 | Saturday, July 27 | Fremantle | Patersons Stadium | Away | 5.40pm |
| 19 | Sunday, August 4 | Port Adelaide | AAMI Stadium | Home | 2.45pm |
| 20 | Sunday, August 11 | North Melbourne | AAMI Stadium | Home | 2.45pm |
| 21 | Sunday, August 18 | Western Bulldogs | Etihad Stadium | Away | 4.40pm |
| 22 | Saturday, August 24 | Melbourne | AAMI Stadium | Home | 1.15pm |
| 23 | TBC | West Coast Eagles | Patersons Stadium | Away | TBC |
