It could’ve been Adelaide’s game of the season to date. The Crows were 23 points up with 16 minutes to play in the final term but Collingwood was just getting started.
Plenty of advice was on offer after the loss on social media sites and some fans retained a sense of humour despite the disappointment.
“We just have to learn how to stem the tide…It’s now a matter of keeping up that intensity next week against Brisbane,” said Chris. “Bring that game and develop it kicking long and fast to the forward square and we will be hard to beat,” said Justin.
“Not happy with the @Adelaide_FC today. Last quarter was ridiculous. Get it together boys.” (Xdivx).
“We Just need that extra belief, better decision making and the want and desire to keep doing it for a full game, week after week.” (Chris).
“Keep the chins up. Dangers should have been injected into the centre in that last quarter.” (Steve).
“There were way too many open players which is just slack and the other problem is the continuous "bombing" of the ball with a hope that one of our guys will come up with the goods.” (Jane).
Comments are always welcome with hundreds voicing their disappointment on Collingwood’s incredible last quarter. Tim summing it all up in one word, “heartbreaking.”
“Big last quarter by Collingwood. The whole of Australia nearly got their tip wrong.” (FMDT).
“Did that last qtr really happen? I'm still living in 3 qtr time world.” (Mikey).
“Won't be making it to work today: the #RAPTURE occurred at the ten minute mark of the last quarter.” (Bernard).
“C'mon guys I'm living across the road from the most annoying Collingwood supporter in Australia! Just once I'd like to stick it to him!!” (Chuppy).
“I think Neil Craig is still the man, we had the best team in the land on toast for 3 quarters.” (Chris).
“Just putting together a petition for the afl .. 3 quarters is plenty for a full game!!” (Alexandra).
“Heart breaking energy sapping loss but the boys should be proud. Took it right up to one of best teams in comp.” (Kate)
Disappointed Crows players are continuing to utilize social media while Collingwood players are also taking to twitter.
Injured defender Phil Davis recently joined twitter and commenting on the loss wrote, “Great game of footy, loved watching the boys play like that, another 20 minutes of it would have been nice!” @phildavis_16.
Bernie Vince wrote: “Sitting at home on the lounge watching the @Adelaide_FC. Love the way the boys r playing at the moment! #gocrows#aflpiescrows.” @bvince17.
“Well today we learnt that we can beat the best but we also learnt what can happen if you play 1 bad quarter against the best” tweeted Brodie Smith @BrodieSmith.
Instrumental Collingwood forward Dale Thomas tweeted, “What a great comeback by the boys, a hard fort win! Crows were very impressive - Andy krakour best mark I've ever seen!!!!!! #winning” @DT_13.
The public also took to social media with their opinions over the media’s treatment of Taylor Walker on the weekend.
AFL’s Katrina Gill tweeted, “@Adelaide_FC's Phil Harper insists players are allowed to have a life after Taylor Walker was caught having a beer at AAMI yesterday.” @AFL_KatrinaGill.
“Tex as you were mate, nothing wrong with that.” (Adam)
“Gee I hope Taylor Walker is okay to play next week after consuming A BEER today. What a pathetic effort by a couple of media outlets today. Go find some real news.” (Acp).
