Adelaide Oval will play host to Saturday's Round 1 AFL game between Adelaide Crows and Geelong Cats. The game kicks off at 4:35 pm with Geelong Cats heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Adelaide Crows vs. Geelong Cats game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Saturday March 20, 2021 at 4:35 pm

Where: Adelaide Oval

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The loser of the Grand Final doesn’t have a great record in Round 1 the following year, winning just one Round 1 clash in the last four years – but surely Geelong will buck the trend against Adelaide.

The Crows were easily the worst team in 2020 and their pre-season form emphasised they’re still a fair way off with a 71-point loss to the Power.

Geelong has won the last three against Adelaide, but certainly haven’t blown the Crows away with 24 and 27 point wins in 2019, and a 28 point win last year – the Crows surprisingly challenging the Cats for three quarters.

The line for this Round 1 clash is currently set at 25.5 which this Geelong team really should clear when up and running, but with this ageing list entering Round 1 off a short pre-season it may take the Cats some time to find their best.

Patrick Dangerfield does have a good record against his old team averaging 29.4 disposals and a goal against the Crows, while Tom Stewart was outstanding in 2020 collecting 20+ disposals in 10 of his last 13 games. As for Adelaide, keep an eye on lively small forward Shane McAdam who kicked a goal in seven of his last eight games last season.

The Cats will do enough to get the four points, but The Wolf’s not expecting a demolition job at Adelaide Oval.

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