Eddie Betts dominates in his 300th game, kicks stunning goal of the year contender
In his 300th game Eddie Betts put on one heck of a show. But for a man who has made a career of producing highlights, his last-quarter goal needs to be seen to be believed.
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In his 300th game, with the eyes of the world on him, Eddie Betts did what he always does. He put on one heck of a show.
And with five minutes left in the fourth quarter against the Gold Coast Suns, it had already been a special day.
Betts had five goals to his name and the Adelaide Oval crowd was cheering louder and louder with each major.
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But there is no way he was about to stop there. The all-time great small forward decided to give his fans a highlight they will never forget.
In one of the many pockets he officially owns at the ground, Betts drilled what could ultimately be the goal of the year.
Betts grabbed a missed spoil from opponent Jarrod Harbrow before it hit the ground. He then quickly turned around and drilled a left foot banana from the impossible angle.
WATCH THE GOAL BELOW
SIR EDDIE#AFLCrowsSuns pic.twitter.com/t4OlAnCX6S
— AFL (@AFL) April 21, 2019
However, there was more to Betts’ amazing haul than the initial celebrations.
The champion explained after the match that his brother-in-law will be lining up for some ink.
“I was just super proud that I kicked five goals,” he explained.
“I had a bet with my brother-in-law Todd. He said if I kicked five goals, that he’d get a tattoo. He hasn’t got a tattoo, but he’d get a tattoo of my face on his butt cheek. Can’t wait that tattoo.”
On Monday morning, Betts posted a picture on Instagram proving Todd held up his end of the bargain.
He’s a man of his word, Tom. pic.twitter.com/N6VKUYGJab
— Reece Homfray (@reecehomfray) April 22, 2019
Speaking after the match, Crows coach Don Dyke was rapt Betts was able to put on a show in his milestone match.
“We had a tape ready for his 300th yesterday and it went for about nine minutes,” he said.
“We had three songs going and we saw about 20 of those. He’s incredible. He’s had a fantastic career.
“He’s a wonderful man for our footy club. He’s passionate, he loves the club, he’s a great family man. To see him do that tonight was wonderful.”
The stunning goal sent the football world into meltdown.
Nothing but class Eddie Betts ! Genuine freak âï¸ðŸ‘ðŸ½
— Adam Oxley (@oxy_4) April 21, 2019
Omg Eddie Betts
— Charles Cameron (@Charles__23) April 21, 2019
Eddie Betts 6th!!! Wow 😮
— Jarrad Grant (@jarradgrant1) April 21, 2019
Ahhh Eddie!
— Mark Robinson (@Robbo_heraldsun) April 21, 2019
Hand over the keys tonight and save the hassle for the rest of the year. https://t.co/qZprXRCd8u
— Reece Homfray (@reecehomfray) April 21, 2019
Originally published as Eddie Betts dominates in his 300th game, kicks stunning goal of the year contender
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