The Crows couldn't have asked for anything more from the inaugural AFLX tournament. Not only did they rest their big guns, their depth players rose to the occasion and went unbeaten in their three games.

Every club will be pleased they didn't report any injuries, while it was a chance to get a closer look at draftees and players who are on the fringe of senior selection. 

Game 1: Adelaide 2.7.3 (65) def Collingwood 1.3.9 (37)
Game 2: Adelaide 3.3.5 (53) def West Coast 0.7.4 (46)
Grand Final: Adelaide 3.3.7 (55) def Geelong 2.4.3 (47)

The night couldn't have gone any better for the Crows.

Defender Jake Kelly looks to have taken his game to another level and hit the scoreboard with a few 'Zooper goals'. But the biggest positives were the performances of Cam Ellis-Yolmen, Curtly Hampton and Kyle Cheney.

All three experienced players missed large chunks of last season with injury, especially Ellis-Yolmen, who was coming off a torn ACL this time last year. Hampton's pace and ability to break the lines will be vital through the midfield, but also off half-back.

Tom Doedee's intercept marking was a highlight as he pushes his case to take over the Jake Lever role in the Crows' backline.

Rookie-listed players Patrick Wilson and Lachlan Murphy played important roles at various times.