“Add in the hot conditions and how we have not won on the road this year - to create a fantastic win.”

While it was Johncock who sealed the win for the Crows, Taylor Walker - a player often overlooked by former coach Neil Craig - provided some excitement and kicked 4 goals for the match, with one coming at a critical time in the final term.

Questions will surely now be asked by Crows fans and management alike as to whether Bickley should become more than just a caretaker coach.

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Full-time scores:

ADELAIDE 6.3 9.5 10.11 16.14 (110)
BRISBANE 5.1 11.6 14.7 16.9 (105)

Goals: Adelaide: T Walker 4, J Gunston 3, G Johncock 2, M Wright 2, N van Berlo 2, A Riley, R Henderson, S Jacobs. Brisbane: A Cornelius 4, A McGrath 3, M Clark 2, P Karnezis 2, J Polkinghorne, M Leuenberger, P Hanley, T Banfield, T Rockliff.

Best: Adelaide: S. Thompson, N Van Berlo, R Sloane, T Walker, J Gunston. Brisbane: T Rockliff, S Black, P Hanley, M Leuenberger, J Redden

Injuries: Adelaide: C Knights (back/hip). Brisbane: J Patfull (hand).