After such a strong showing against Wagga Tigers last weekend, Crows coach Sam Darley has been left frustrated by his side's effort against arch-rivals Griffith at Exies Oval.
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The Crows were able to make a fast start with Taj Doyle, Bryce O'Garey and Sam Darley hitting the scoreboard, while Henry Delves kicked the Swans solo major in the opening term.
Riley Irvin reduced the margin after the break before Darley booted his second, but the game swung in the Swans favour from that point.
The home side kicked seven unanswered goals to take a 34-point lead into the final term, with Delves kicking three while Kahlan Spencer kicked two.
The Crows were able to kick three goals as Tom Meline was thrown forward, but the Swans were able to hold on, with Delves finishing the day with four goals as the home side took a 12.10 (82) to 7.4 (46) victory.
After the game, it was clear to see Darley's frustration.
"After the first quarter, I don't know what happened," he said.
"Half the group I think went home. It is probably a good learning curve for us that if we don't bring effort and it doesn't matter who we play, we are going to get shown up."
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Darley's main concern was the lack of effort his side showed during large parts of the clash with the Swans.
"I didn't use those kind words when I spoke to them, but we played so well last week against Wagga, who are the benchmark and to go backwards this week is really disappointing," he said.
"If it was an ability thing, I can accept that, but when it is an effort, and we don't bring that, it is pretty poor."
To add to the concern, O'Garey came from the ground but was able to return, but Darley was worried.
"I thought Bryce O'Garey was gone, but he managed to get back on, and I know he was sore, but he played the second half, so I don't know how bad," he said.
"Tyron (Rainbird) just coped a stinger on the shoulder at the end, nothing major with him.
"Just a bit of a wait and see with Pup (O'Garey)."
The Crows will return home to take on Coolamon Rovers, who are coming into the game off the back of two wins to start the season.
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