Adelaide players will wear black armbands as a mark of respect for the late Neil Kerley in their Round 16 clash against Melbourne at Adelaide Oval on Saturday.

Players and fans will also come together to observe a minute's silence prior to the first bounce to honor the South Australian football legend.

Kerley played 276 games in the SANFL before turning to coaching. 

He joined the Crows as football manager to support first coach Graham Cornes and led the football department during the 1991 season.

Kerley, who was an influential figure across more than four decades as a player, coach, administrator and media commentator, died on Wednesday.

The Crows reigning AFLW Premiership players will also conduct a lap of honour at half-time to celebrate their Grand Final win.

Adelaide plays Melbourne at Adelaide Oval on Saturday at 4.05pm.