ADELAIDE forward Jared Petrenko says he's setting himself to take down key Cat Corey Enright in Saturday's match against Geelong.

Petrenko smothered Shannon Hurn's influence last weekend against West Coast and kept Enright to just 17 disposals in the Crows' round seven victory over the Cats at AAMI Stadium.

Enright averages more than 21 touches a game and Petrenko acknowledged his importance to Geelong's setup.

"I haven't really spoken to Sando or anyone about it yet, but I suppose it's in the back of my mind," Petrenko said of his previous performance on Enright.

"He's such a great player and really sets up their attack so if I can keep him quiet and help the rest of the team out, I'll be happy to do it.

"I had to play on Hurn on the weekend and I'm preparing to play another role like that."

Having played most of his career as a genuine small forward and through the midfield, a shutdown role is new to Petrenko.

While he admitted he missed kicking goals, he said he had embraced the new responsibility and thrived on the feedback he received from his teammates.

He has kicked fewer goals this season than in the past, but Petrenko has emerged as one of the AFL's leading gifters.

His 16 goal assists places him equal third in the competition, up there with the likes of Lance Franklin, Steve Johnson, Cyril Rioli and Matthew Pavlich.

There's no doubt the glory goes to the goalkicker, but the man who gives him the ball deserves just as much credit.

Petrenko said that notion wasn't wasted on his teammates, who always showed their appreciation for his fine work.

"The boys all thank me when I give them the goals…I guess it all comes naturally," he said.

"If I can be a part of it and do whatever helps us succeed and win, I'll just keep trying to do that.

"The players rev me up to keep doing it and telling me it just gives them all a spark, so when you hear that you're doing things well, you just wan to keep doing them."

The 22-year-old said the side would also profit from the return of key forward Taylor Walker on Saturday.

With Kurt Tippett to travel to Melbourne this week to see a neurosurgeon about his concussion problems, Walker's importance on Saturday is magnified.

He had been in fine touch before he was suspended for a dangerous tackle on Richmond's Steven Morris and Petrenko was confident he'd pick up where he left off.

"He's been in great form and we know that when he comes back, he's going to do the same for us," he said.

"He's not just a tall forward who just marks and is good in the air, he can do it on the ground as well, so it's hard for defenders to match up on him.

"Having him back in the side is going to be great for us."

Harry Thring covers Adelaide news for AFL.com.au. Follow him on Twitter: @AFL_Harry.