Richmond's unbeaten start to the season has come to an end at the hands of Adelaide who ran out 76-point victors at Adelaide Oval on Sunday.
The Tigers were feisty early, taking a nine-point lead into quarter time, but were monstered from that point on as the Crows' arsenal of stars proved far too good, winning 21.14 (140) to 10.4 (64).
Trent Cotchin was the Tigers' best in a tough day for the yellow and black, who face the prospect of the reigning premier Western Bulldogs next Saturday night.
Adelaide captain Taylor Walker stepped up in the top-of-the-table clash and booted five goals, while Tom Lynch played a strong supporting role with three.
Rory Sloane was best afield for the Crows with 33 possessions and three goals.
The Tigers mustered just one scoring shot - Jack Riewoldt's second goal - from quarter-time until Kane Lambert kicked a goal late in the third term.
Lambert battled gamely and gathered 24 disposals while skipper Cotchin (26 disposals) led the way in the midfield.
Teammate Dustin Martin's 24-possessions lacked his usual impact and Richmond's defence - which entered the game having conceded the least points in the league - leaked heavily against the Crows' attacking might.
ADELAIDE 5.0 11.6 18.11 21.14 (140)
RICHMOND 6.3 7.3 8.3 10.4 (64)
GOALS
Adelaide: Walker 5, Lynch 3, Sloane 3, Cameron 2, Jenkins, Betts, Douglas, Jacobs, Smith, M Crouch, Otten, Milera
Richmond: Rioli 2, Riewoldt 2, Markov 2, Butler, Martin, Lambert, Houli
BEST
Adelaide: Sloane, M Crouch, Jacobs, Lynch, Walker, Laird
Richmond: Cotchin, Martin, Lambert, Nankervis
INJURIES
Adelaide: Nil
Richmond: Nil
Reports: Nil
Umpires: Rosebury, Stephens, Hosking
Official crowd: 51,069 at Adelaide Oval
