Cats edged Crows by eight points in a rain-affected 2026 AFL Premiership Round 3 clash at GMHBA Stadium, finishing 9.14 (68) to 9.6 (60) as Geelong held off a late Crows rally. Crows pressed in the term two and pressed in the final quarter, but Geelong's late goal from Oliver Dempsey clinched the win, with some late umpiring calls impacting movement. Earlier meetings in 2023 and 2024 showed Geelong typically controlled disposals and inside-50s at GMHBA, though Adelaide has shown competitive resilience in recent encounters. The latest result continues Geelong's early-season form while keeping narrow-loss contention for the round.
GEELONG, Australia — The Geelong Cats held off a determined Adelaide Crows side to secure an eight-point victory in a rain-affected contest at GMHBA Stadium on Thursday night, improving to a strong start in the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership season.
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