Bailey Smith and James Peatling chase the ball in the first quarter at the Adelaide Oval. (Getty Images)
Brayden Cook becomes the latest player to miss a regulation set shot after the siren, but the Crows take a two-point lead into the first change.
Geelong will be bitterly disappointed to be behind after dominating the first half of the quarter.
The Cats lead the disposal count 112-88, the inside 50 count 16-10 and the clearance count 13-11, including a 5-1 lead out of centre bounces.
Geelong skipper Patrick Dangerfield has turned in a virtuoso first quarter performance at his old home ground.
Dangerfield, who is averaging 12 disposals a game this season, already has 13 touches and five clearances in an increased midfield role so far tonight.
Ten of Dangerfield’s 13 touches have been contested and he’s also kicked a goal to top it all up, talk about stepping into a time machine.
Crows skipper Jordan Dawson leads the way for his side with nine disposals, while Dan Curtin has three clearances.
Both sides are struggling in the conditions, but Adelaide seems to be more intent on just claiming territory, while Geelong has been a little more deliberate.