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Adelaide Crows vs GWS GIANTS AFL Round 24 Tips - Crows keep Top 6 hopes alive as Rankine racks up huge AFL Fantasy numbers

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Last updated: Thu 20 Aug 2026 12:37

Adam Cusworth 20 Aug 2026

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The game will be played at Adelaide Oval on Saturday, 22nd August, with the bounce at 8:10pm (AEST)
Can the Crows seal the deal and remain in the frame for a top 6 spot?
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Adelaide Crows vs GWS GIANTS, Round 24 2026 - Expert Prediction

Adelaide Crows vs GWS GIANTS, Round 24 2026 - Expert Prediction
Head to Head Stats
Adelaide Crows Form Analysis
GWS GIANTS Form Analysis
Adelaide Crows vs GWS GIANTS Team List & News
Adelaide Crows Team News
GWS GIANTS Team News

The Adelaide Crows are set to end the home and away season on a high but will it be enough to avoid the wildcard zone?

The Crows enter the final round in seventh position and must win before hoping one of Brisbane, Hawthorn, Melbourne or Geelong lose to open the door to the top six. The Giants are out of finals contention with a 10-12 record and are playing purely for pride.

Adelaide should get the job done at a venue where they have won eight of their past nine matches, but this shapes as a grind rather than a blowout. The Giants have struggled badly on the road, going 1-7 in away matches against interstate opposition this season and averaging only 68 points in those games. The total points in their nine away matches has averaged just 160, making the under the preferred play.

The Crows were competitive for long periods against Fremantle last weekend before eventually going down by 24 points, with late skill errors punished as the Dockers increased the pressure. Adelaide's ability to stay in the contest despite having fewer opportunities suggests they should be able to control this match for long periods at home, but the Giants' 54-point win over West Coast last weekend and their recent victory against Port Adelaide on the road make the 1-39 margin more appealing than a big Crows line.

There are two standout individual plays. Lachie Whitfield comes off 33 disposals against West Coast and has recorded 39 and 41 in his past two matches against Adelaide, making 30+ well within reach. Izak Rankine is in exceptional form and collected 39 disposals against Fremantle last weekend, while he is averaging 128 AFL Fantasy Points across his past six matches. Both can put together big performances regardless of the result.

The total points in the Giants' nine away matches this season has averaged 160 (excluding the Giants' win over Melbourne on neutral ground in Alice Springs)
GWS have averaged just 68 points per game in those matches.
Lachie Whitfield has averaged 40 disposals in his past two matches against the Crows.
Izak Rankine has averaged 128 AFL Fantasy Points in his past six matches.

Head to Head Stats

Adelaide have won the past two between the two sides with both of those played at the Adelaide Oval. The Giants won four prior to that, including three at the venue.

Standout player performances in the recent head to heads have come from;

Lachie Whitfield (Giants)- 39 disposals and 41 disposals in his past two matches against the Crows.
Lachie Ash (Giants)- 25+ disposals in his past two against Adelaide.
Taylor Walker (Crows)- two goals in each of his past three matches against the Giants
Toby Greene (Giants)- 14 goals in his past five matches against Adelaide

Adelaide Crows Form Analysis

Adelaide have won five of their past seven matches but enter Round 24 after a 24-point loss to ladder leaders Fremantle. The Crows were competitive for much of the match and defended strongly, but Fremantle's pressure and weight of inside 50s eventually told during the final term.

Their home form has been excellent, with Adelaide winning eight of their past nine matches at Adelaide Oval. That record gives them an ideal opportunity to respond immediately with their finals position still on the line.

Izak Rankine was outstanding against Fremantle with 39 disposals and a goal and has recorded 30+ disposals in four of his past six matches. Jordan Dawson collected 29 disposals after recording 30+ in his previous two, while Darcy Fogarty has kicked 19 goals across his past five matches.

GWS GIANTS Form Analysis

GWS are out of finals contention with a 10-12 record despite producing a dominant 54-point victory against West Coast last weekend. Callum Brown kicked four goals, Aaron Cadman added three and the Giants had several big possession winners in Lachie Ash with 36 disposals, Lachie Whitfield with 33 and Clayton Oliver with 29.

Their biggest problem has been taking that football on the road. The Giants are just 1-7 in away matches against interstate opposition this season, although their sole victory came in their most recent such match when they defeated Port Adelaide by 12 points at Adelaide Oval.

Those away matches have generally been low scoring, with the Giants averaging just 68 points and the total match score averaging 160. Whitfield and Ash remain prolific, with both reaching 25+ disposals in eight of their past 10 matches, while Cadman has kicked five goals across the past two rounds.

Adelaide Crows vs GWS GIANTS Team List & News

Adelaide Crows Team News

Wayne Milera, Taylor Walker and Alex Neal-Bullen return for the Crows. Callum Ah Chee is managed, Toby Murray has been omitted and James Peatling misses through injury.

GWS GIANTS Team News

Xavier O’Halloran returns in the Giants’ only change, replacing the injured Cody Angove.

Adelaide Crows	POS	GWS Giants
J. Worrell, J. Borlase, M. Michalanney	B	C. Idun, S. Taylor, J. Fonti
W. Milera, M. Keane, R. Laird	HB	L. Whitfield, H. Himmelberg, L. Ash
J. Soligo, J. Dawson, D. Curtin	C	R. Angwin, C. Oliver, H. Thomas
L. Nankervis, R. Thilthorpe, J. Rachele	HF	C. Brown, J. Delana, S. Coniglio
D. Fogarty, T. Walker, Z. Taylor	F	J. Stringer, A. Cadman, M. Gruzewski
L. McAndrew, I. Rankine, S. Berry	FOLL	N. Madden, H. Rowston, T. Greene
B. Keays, B. Cook, A. Neal-Bullen, I. Cumming, H. Hall-Kahan	I/C	R. Hamilton, K. Briggs, C. Stone, X. O’Halloran, T. McMullin

Adelaide Crows vs GWS GIANTS AFL 2026 Round 24 FAQ’s

How to watch Adelaide Crows vs GWS GIANTS AFL 2026 Round 24?
You can watch the Adelaide Crows vs GWS GIANTS AFL 2026 Round 24 game via Fox Sports or Kayo Sports. If you are watching from outside of Australia the WatchAFL app is the perfect solution.
How to buy tickets to Adelaide Crows vs GWS GIANTS AFL 2026 Round 24?
To buy tickets to the Adelaide Crows vs GWS GIANTS AFL 2026 Round 24 game check the AFL website or the official Adelaide Crows site.

Verdict

Adelaide Crows v GWS Giants

Adelaide have everything to play for and their strong record at Adelaide Oval should see them prevail, but GWS can keep the margin respectable. Back the Crows by 1-39 points and the total points under, with Lachie Whitfield 30+ disposals and Izak Rankine 120+ AFL Fantasy Points the standout player selections.