Adelaide's fate rests squarely in their own hands, says coach Matthew Nicks, after the Crows returned to the AFL top four with a comfortable 72-point win over battling Essendon. But Adelaide kicked the final five majors of the first term and never looked back, romping home by 23.7 (145) to 11.7 (73) at Marvel Stadium. Skipper Jordan Dawson (30 disposals, nine clearances) was prolific, while Billy Dowling and Ben Keays kicked three goals each. On return from injury, Crows recruit Callum Ah Chee kicked two goals and had three goal assists. Adelaide also celebrated terrific maiden AFL goals from impressive debutant Oscar Ryan, Hugo Hall-Kahan and first-gamer Archie Ludowyk.