AFL Media casts its eye over Adelaide's rookie-listed players and their 2017 campaigns so far.

The investment in former basketballer Hugh Greenwood has paid off with his seamless transition to the Crows' midfield. Another mature-aged recruit, Jono Beech, has also contributed to the senior side. Ex-cricketer Alex Keath, 25, looks a likely key position prospect in attack or defence. Father/son recruit Ben Jarman will be given time to develop, while ruckman Paul Hunter continues to develop his craft.

Jonathon Beech (upgraded)
The West Adelaide premiership winner has played the past three games after making his debut in the round 12 win against St Kilda. The 26-year-old has been handy on a half-forward flank.

Hugh Greenwood (upgraded)
Years of attempting to get the US college basketballer to return to football have paid off. A tough inside midfielder, the 25-year-old has played six games after making his debut against the Brisbane Lions in round nine. Greenwood joined the Crows at the end of 2015 as a Category B rookie.

Paul Hunter
The 24-year-old – recruited from NEAFL club Redlands - is the third ruckman at the Crows behind Sam Jacobs and Reilly O'Brien. Sharing the ruck duties in the SANFL with O'Brien and also plays up forward.

Ben Jarman
The son of Crows legend Darren has improved with every game in his first season of senior football. Playing as a half-forward and on a wing, Jarman's pace has been his standout attribute in the SANFL, while the 19-year-old has also kicked a couple of cracking goals.

Alex Keath
The former Victorian cricketer joined the Crows at the end of 2015 as a Category B rookie. Has played most of this season as a key forward in the SANFL, but the 198cm swingman recently returned to defence.

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