The AFLW semi-final between Adelaide and Collingwood has restarted after being delayed for more than 30 minutes at quarter-time due to lightning and heavy storms.
The match was initially delayed by 30 minutes from the scheduled start time of 3.40pm AEDT on Saturday due to lightning within 10 kilometres of Unley Oval in Adelaide, but was able to get underway during a break in the weather.
The Crows and the Magpies played out the opening term before dark clouds and heavy storms returned in the dying seconds of the quarter.
With lightning again seen nearby during the first break, the match was delayed by a further 20 minutes, with uncertainty growing over whether it could be completed on Saturday.
After the initial 30-minute delay it took the Crows just 17 seconds from the first bounce to kick the opening goal, after surging the ball forward for Eloise Jones to score from 20 metres out for a flying start.
The Crows were made to work harder for their second goal, even after locking the ball in their forward 50, until Lisa Whiteley took a diving mark deep in the pocket and overcame a tricky breeze to kick truly.
The Crows led the Magpies 2.1 (13) to 0.2 (2) at the extended quarter-time break, then stretched that margin to 18 points at halftime through a bouncing goal to Anne Hatchard in the second term.
The winner will secure a preliminary final clash with minor premiers Brisbane next week.
