Adelaide has secured a narrow victory over the Western Bulldogs in Round 2 of the 2026 AFL season at Adelaide Oval. The final score was Adelaide 10.8 (68) to the Western Bulldogs 9.9 (63).
Crows midfielder Rory Laird returned to the field after missing the season opener with a calf injury. His fitness was a point of discussion during the broadcast, with Fox Footy analysts noting he did not appear at full capacity during a quarter-time fitness test, but he completed the match.
The contest was a defensive struggle, with the Bulldogs leading by four points at halftime. Adelaide managed to regain control in the third quarter and held on in a tense final term to claim the win.
The result sees Adelaide move to a 1-1 record for the young season, while the Bulldogs fall to 0-2. Both teams will look to build consistency in the coming rounds.
